Test Equipment and Measurement Instrument Blog

A Moisture Meter Comparison: Loss on Drying versus Near Infrared Meters

Posted by Kett Marketing on Tue, Apr 9, 2019

Selecting the right moisture meter for your needs can be a tricky task. Exactly what kind of moisture meter is right for you? Do you need something portable? An in-line moisture meter? Will it have multiple uses, and therefore multiple necessary calibrations? How much time do you have allotted for a moisture reading?

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Moisture Balance, Composition Analyzer, Events, Products

Kett Moisture Meter Cost and ROI Worksheet

Posted by John Bogart on Tue, Feb 6, 2018

If you’re like most business-minded professionals, you’ve probably asked yourself the following question: “How am I providing value to my customers?”

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Products

Control Water Content to Protect Integrity of Snack and Baked Foods

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Oct 21, 2015

Everyone has their favorite go-to snack or comforting baked good craving. Statistics show that 94% of Americans snack on a daily basis. Whether it is chips, chocolate, candy, or anything in between, no consumer can resist a good snack. While it’s important for food manufacturers to worry about perfecting the taste of their food products, it’s equally important to maintain the optimal moisture content. Snack and baked food products are particularly sensitive to moisture — the wrong moisture levels can lead to food spoilage, sogginess, staleness, and even altered taste. 

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Relative Humidity vs. Real Moisture: Measuring To Maximize Product Performance

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Mar 11, 2015

The most effective way to ensure the long-term performance of hygroscopic materials like wood (organic materials that naturally contain water) is to carefully measure and adjust moisture content to achieve an equilibrium moisture content (or EMC) before using the material in production.

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Products

5 Reasons Manufacturing Are Thankful For NIR Moisture Analyzers

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Nov 26, 2014

As we get closer to the forth Thursday in November, it’s the time of year when we’re challenged to stop and give thanks for all we have in our lives.

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Composition Analyzer, Products

4 Steps To Consistent Packaging Quality With A Coating Thickness Gauge

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Nov 5, 2014

Whether you’re the packaging company, manufacturer or distributor coating thickness is key to ensuring product quality, reliability and profit margins.

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Coating Thickness Gauge, Events, Products

How To Accurately Measure Moisture, And Avoid Curling In Packaging

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Oct 1, 2014

Curling in packaging can be a big problem.  The question of how to prevent curling in package labels is difficult but there are several options if you are facing this issue.

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Moisture Analyzer, Products

Kett Test & Measurement Instrumentation Looking For Resellers in Europe & Latin America

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Jul 23, 2014

Are you a distributor or sales agent of laboratory instrumentation or process instrumentation such as: color, pressure or flow meters, and you are looking for new products to expand your range?

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Topics: Products

IFT14: Moisture Meters, Composition Analyzers & Ice Cream Bars Oh My!

Posted by John Bogart on Thu, Jul 3, 2014

While IFT14 represents a great opportunity for us to showcase how Kett test and measurement equipment can enhance food quality, extend shelf life and improve profits at the largest annual food science forum and expo in the world – for me a highlight of the show is always the delicious food. 

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Events, Products

4 Key Highlights From Analytica By An NIR Analyzer Specialist

Posted by John Bogart on Wed, Apr 9, 2014


I’ve just returned from an incredible experience meeting hundreds of scientists and industrial professionals at Analytica, the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology in Munich, Germany. It’s never simple to compete against 1,100 exhibitors. However, it’s a little easier when you are in the country of the Hoffbrauhaus… I always underestimate how much scientists love their beer!

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Topics: Moisture Meter, Moisture Analyzer, Composition Analyzer, Products

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