OSAW (Oriental Science Apparatus Workshops) is pioneer Manufacturer-Supplier-Exporter and Indeed the First Scientific Equipment Supplier in India who Researched on the Principle of Electric Conductivity to Determine the Moisture Content in Food Grains, Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds etc; and come up with a Commercial Version of a Moisture Meter Product Segment which helped Farmers, Agriculturalists, Horticulturalists, Food Grain Buyers, Suppliers and Food Grain Storage Units in past Four Decades. The Analogue Version of Moisture Meter initially developed by OSAW was discontinued in 1993 and the Company came up with three Digital Precision Models of “OSAW Digital Moisture Meter”, namely Battery Operated, AC Mains Operated and Mains-cum-Battery Operated. Recently the R&D Team of Oriental Science Apparatus Workshops has also developed a portable model of Moisture Meter, which is handy and easy to use, exclusively for Paddy, Rice and Wheat. The Precision and Accuracy of OSAW Digital Moisture Meter and the Equipment’s Life are two unmatched reasons for its preference by Researchers and High Volume Food Grain Buyer-Suppliers, as with High Precision and Accuracy, OSAW ensures Peace of Mind to our Customers, who can expect that on the machine-technology end they are using, “Nothing but the Best”. Above all the company with rich Experience and 98 Yrs of Expertise and customer centric commitment policy makes it Best for after Sales Support and troubleshooting.
History and Usage of Moisture Meter in India
Moisture Meter in country are well known for its two wide uses: Soil Moisture Testing and Determining Moisture Content in Grains. While previously robust analogue Moisture Meters were used in India but now Digital (Battery or AC-Mains Operated) versions which are Handy and Easy to use are being more popular types. Primarily Moisture Meter is being Used in Agriculture Sector (To Determine Moisture Content of Soil and Food Grains) but Real Estate and Construction Companies too at times make use of the Concrete Moisture Meter to check Moisture Levels of Concrete. These meters have been used for decades to measure the moisture content in different materials and substances (Concrete, Wood, Construction Material etc.). OSAW had been Pioneer Manufacturer, Exporter and Supplier of Grain Moisture Meter for over past four decades. With not just domestic supply in Indian Market, OSAW were also leaders into Exports for the Moisture Analysers and Balances. Digital Moisture Meter are being widely used by Food Procurement Agencies, State Civic Supplies, Food Processing Industries (Biscuits, Namkeens, Wheat Flour, Maida and Corn Flakes), Central or State Warehousing Corporation, Agricultural Marketing Board, Agricultural Research Institutes and by Bulk Buyers and Commission Agents. Apart from this its being used by Seed Seed Quality Testing and grading Agencies to determine the moisture Content in the Seeds for its Quality.
Principle of Operation:
The determination is based on the electric conductivity of moist material which is directly proportional to the amount of moisture contained in it and on the temperature
Constructional Features: OSAW Moisture Meter have the following essential parts:
Mechanical Parts:
It consists of a compression unit for compressing the test material placed in an insulated test cup, under a fixed steel plunger. In order to compress the test material, the test cup is slowly raised upwards against the fixed steel plungers by a system of Bevel gears. The steel plunger snugly fits into the test cup and the test material is placed in it suffers compression as the cup moves againt the steel plunger under applied pressure.
The necessary pressure applied to the test material compresses it to the desired thickness setting. The thickness is accurately measured by the system of two correlated scales which comprises of a vertical mounted scale coupled with a micrometer scale.
Electronic Unit:
The complete electrical and electronic circuitry is housed in a specifically designed metallic box fitted to the stout metallic base of the instrument. The bettery or the battery eliminating device is also housed safely besides this unit inside the box. An electrical meter, a circular concentric set of metallic dials known as correlator dial and the necessary knobs, switches etc. are fitted to the top panel of this electronic unit.
OSAW moisture meters are widely used to determine the Moisture Content in Pigeon Peas, Beans, Black Gram, Kidney Beans, Soyabean, Oil Seeds (Castor, Groundnut, Mustard, Sesame), Cotton Sees, Oats, Vegetable Seeds, Paddy, Wheat
Moisture Meter – OSAW Cat No: 40471
- Range: 8 to 40%
- Accuracy: 0.2%
- Display: 3 Seven Segment FND
- Principle: Measurement of Resistance
- Weight: 10 Kg. (Approx.)
- Power: 9V DC (6 Dry Cells R Type) or 230 V AC, 50 Hz Through Mains
- Size: 30 * 17 * 20 cms.
- Temperature Compension: Automatic
- Features: Low Battery Indication, No need of code selection, Display of all Error Conditions and Communication with Printer / PC (Optional)
Moisture Meter – OSAW Cat No: 40472
- Range: 3.5 to 40%
- Accuracy: 0.2%
- Display: 3 Seven Segment FND
- Principle: Measurement of Resistance
- Weight: 10 Kg (Approx.)
- Power: 9V DC (6 Dry Cells R Type) or 230 V AC, 50 Hz Through Mains
- Size: 30 * 17 * 20 cms
- Temperature Compension: Automatic
- Features: Low Battery Indication, Check Facility for Calibration, Display of all Error Conditions, Direct Display of Moisture Percentage, No Mathematical Calculations and Communication with Printer / PC (Optional)
Moisture Meter – OSAW Cat No: 40432
- Range: 8 to 40%
- Accuracy: 0.2%
- Display: 3 Seven Segment FND
- Principle: Measurement of Resistance
- Weight: 24 Kg (Approx.)
- Power: 9V DC (6 Dry Cells R Type) or 230 V AC, 50 Hz Through Adaptor
- Size: 45 * 22 * 33 cms
- Temperature Compension: Automatic
- Features: Low Battery Indication, Display of all Error Conditions, No need for code Selection and Communication with Printer / PC (Optional)
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