Which Wheat Moisture Meters Will Best Ensure Grain Quality and Reduce Waste?

About Wheat Moisture

Moisture in wheat impacts wheat quality significantly and is an essential parameter for growers, buyers, and processors to monitor. Moisture content percentage an important quality parameter, and out-of-specification moisture levels influence other critical standards. For example, high moisture will increase insect ingress risk during storage, resulting in grain damage such as swelling, increased mould growth, and risk mycotoxins. All this will downgrade grain quality, often making it unsuitable as an end product or for many production processes.

Grain Trade Australia Wheat Trading Standards for the 2020/21 defines moisture as "the amount of water present in the sample, as determined by the appropriate analytical method." The current specification for maximum moisture is 12.5%.

Top-Rated Wheat Moisture Meters (Portable)

Portable models are perfect for fieldwork applications. Here are some of the best performers.

Agreto GFM+ Grain Moisture Meter - 
Product Code: IC-FA08125-PLUS

The small, light, portable, and reliable IC-FA08125-PLUS is ideal when deciding harvest time and storage life.The GFM+ meter can help prevent waste or spoilage as the convenient determination of moisture in the field can help avoid unnecessary trips to a dealer or potentially expensive downtime.

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method: Microprocessor-controlled measurement of whole grain, kernels & seeds

Moisture Measurement Accuracy: ±0.5%

Moisture Measurement Resolution: 0.1%

Temperature Range: 1°C to 49°C (Best results 4°C to 43°C)

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s): Measurement curves for 41 cultures

Also Measures: N/A

Grain moisture meter for harvesting, drying and storing - Product Code: Wile-65

The Wile-65 is incredibly straightforward to use, which helps explain why it is so popular. A two-button operation and menu-driven display are all you need to analyse grain moisture! You will find a quick reference guide on the side of the meter to remind you of the basic steps in measuring grain.

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method: Alternating current resistance (capacitance)

Moisture Measurement Accuracy: 0.5% moisture at storage condition

Moisture Measurement Resolution: 0.1%

Temperature Range: 0- 60°C

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s): Pre-programmed with 16 Australian Grains

Also Measures: N/A

IC-Wile-78 - Grain Moisture Meter "The Crusher" 
Product Code: IC-Wile-78

Forget the need for a separate grinder, the IC-Wile-78 crushes, and then measures the moisture content of wheat in only 20-seconds! The meter’s specially coated grinder teeth help ensure a long operating life. This unit is simple to operate, and you can calibrate when required.

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method: Alternating current resistance (capacitance)

Moisture Measurement Accuracy: 0.5%

Moisture Measurement Resolution: 0.1%

Temperature Range: 5 – 50°C

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s): 21 country-specific seeds and grains

Also Measures: N/A

Top-Rated Wheat Moisture Meters (Portable or Benchtop)

Mini GAC 2500 Grain Moisture Analyzer with Bluetooth 

Product Code: IC-MINIGAC2500BT

The IC-MINIGAC2500BT accurately analyses the moisture content and test the weight of wheat. The supplied carrying case and belt-clip make it suitable for use in the lab or fieldwork. Bluetooth functionality facilitates wheat moisture data collection, storage, and sharing. 

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method: 149 MHz-UGMA technology, internal scale, temperature

Moisture Measurement Accuracy:Typical 0.3% moisture, depending on grain type in commercial trade range.

Moisture Measurement Resolution: 0.1%

Temperature Range: 0-50°C

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s): 20-grain calibrations (choose from over 250 calibrations)

Also Measures: Test weight

Top-Rated Wheat Moisture Meters (Portable or Benchtop)

Wile Grain Moisture Meter with Test Weight 
Product Code: IC-WILE-200

The Wile 200 measures the moisture, tests the weight and temperature of grain and seeds quickly, precisely, and efficiently. The menu-driven display is intuitive to navigate.

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method: Electrical high-frequency dielectric (capacitive) measurement, factory calibrated using ISO standard oven-dry reference methods.

Moisture Measurement Accuracy:4% - 45% (depending on grain)

Moisture Measurement Resolution:0.1%

Temperature Range:5° - 45° C

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s): 17 different Pre-Programmed grain scales

Also Measures:Hectolitre measurement (kg/hl)

GAC 2100 Agri Moisture Tester 
Product Code: IC-GAC2100AGRI

The IC-GAC2100Agri is a reliable test instrument for farmers and laboratories requiring instantaneous moisture, temperature, and test weight information. The meter employs automatic temperature and moisture compensation for highly accurate wheat moisture measurements.

Specifications

Moisture Measurement Method:capacitance, conductance,

Moisture Measurement Accuracy: ±0.1% (depending on application)

Moisture Measurement Resolution: 0.1%

Temperature Range: 0 to 50

Temperature Compensation: Automatic

Calibration(s):Various cereals, oilseeds, grass seeds, vegetable seeds, beans

Also Measures:Specific weight

Conclusion 

Wheat moisture meters help ensure quality, while at the same time reducing waste - win-win!

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