How To Get the Most Out of Your Moisture Analyzer

Moisture content in a given product is an important consideration in many industries, including the food and pharmaceutical industries. For that reason, a moisture analyzer comes in handy for measuring samples to get the right balance for your purposes. No matter whether you’re measuring the moisture in timber, food, medications or anything else, it makes sense to understand how to get the most out of your machine. Here’s how to get it done right.

Use a Stable Surface for Your Moisture Analyzer

To get the most accurate results, you want to place your moisture analyzer on a fixed and stable surface, such as a table. If your lab tables have wheels, make sure they are locked in place before running samples through the machine.

Avoid Moving Air

To prevent skewing the results of your sample, avoid using your machine near open windows, fans or running vents. This prevents too much moisture from being moved via the air, which can alter the accuracy of your sample.

Minimize Vibrations

You don’t want vibrations from around the machine to interfere with samples, so avoid foot traffic to minimize the risk. You should also take care to avoid bumping the table or machine while a sample is being measured.

Clean the Machine 

To avoid cross contamination and jeopardizing your samples, be sure you clean it well after each use. Follow the manufacturer’s directions well regarding how to get this done for the specific moisture analyzer that you use.

Monitor Room Temperature and Humidity

You will want to keep the room temperature and humidity at a stable and consistent balance. This allows you to take it into consideration when collecting data from your samples. When the temperature or humidity fluctuates too much, it can interfere with accurate results on a consistent basis.

Calibrate Regularly

Make sure you take the time and effort to calibrate your moisture analyzer on a regular basis. That includes calibrating the weight and temperature functions of the machine. This prevents damaging your samples and gives you accurate results, each and every time you use the machine.

Protect from Spills

When using the machine, make sure you always make use of the in-use cover, which protects the moisture analyzer from spills and scratches that can interfere with proper performance. Accidents happen, so taking care to protect your machine at all times means you won’t have to buy a new one.

Allow the Machine to Warm Up

Before you start running samples through your moisture analyzer, turn it on and give it time to warm up. This ensures that it works to the best of its abilities, but also allows you to count on consistent and accurate results each time you use the machine. Follow the manufacturer’s directions regarding appropriate warm up times. 

Are you ready to find the best moisture analyzer for your business? Do you have questions about getting the most from the one you already have? In either case, we’re to help. Contact Laboratory Instruments Specialists today and we can give you all of the assistance you need.