Moisture Analysers

Compare moisture analysers from KERN, Ohaus and Adam Equipment for laboratory and production testing. Choose by sample capacity, moisture readability, heating method and the drying controls needed for your material.

11 products

Kern DAB Moisture Analysers

From £1,172.16

Kern DLB Moisture Analysers

From £1,367.52

Adam Equipment PMB Moisture Analyser

From £1,431.90

Ohaus MB23 Moisture Analysers

From £1,565.10

Kern DBS Moisture Analysers

From £1,611.72

Kern DIS Moisture Analysers

From £1,758.24

Ohaus MB25 Moisture Analysers

From £1,998.00

Ohaus MB32 Moisture Analysers

From £2,142.30

Ohaus MB62 Moisture Analysers

From £2,786.10

Ohaus MB92 Moisture Analysers

From £3,596.40

Ohaus MB120 Moisture Analysers

From £4,811.85

Moisture analysers for laboratory and production testing

A moisture analyser combines a balance with a heater to measure the weight lost as a sample dries. It calculates the result as moisture content or another selected format, such as dry solids. The method must suit the material: weight loss can include substances other than water.

This collection includes KERN DAB, DLB, DBS and DIS instruments, Ohaus MB models and the Adam Equipment PMB 53. Capacities range from 50 g to 200 g. Heating options include halogen, infrared and carbon fibre, with different temperature ranges, drying profiles and data connections available by model.

For recurring tests, compare method storage and automatic shut-off options. For several materials or shared laboratory use, additional drying controls, sample identification and result storage may be useful. The product pages explain the differences between models and show their specifications.

If you need weighing without a drying function, explore our laboratory balances and analytical balances. For help selecting an analyser, contact GNW with your sample type, expected moisture content and test requirements.

Getting consistent moisture results

A repeatable procedure matters as much as the instrument specification. Use a representative sample, spread it evenly over the pan and keep preparation consistent between tests.

Drying temperature and the stopping criterion should be established for the material. Too much heat can alter or burn the sample; an unsuitable end point can stop the test before drying is complete. Compare a new procedure with the reference method used for your material before relying on routine results.

Prepare the sample consistently

Keep sample preparation, loading and distribution consistent so results from different tests can be compared meaningfully.

Set the drying end point

Choose timed or automatic stopping to match the established method. Available criteria differ between instruments.

Record the test conditions

Keep the sample identity, drying settings and result together. Check which storage and output functions the selected model includes.

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Moisture analyser applications

Typical uses include checking incoming materials, monitoring production samples and assessing dry solids. Suitability depends on the material and its test procedure.

Food ingredients and production

Compare suitable ingredient or product samples during incoming inspection and production checks, using a method established for the material.

Chemical and laboratory samples

Assess drying losses in suitable powders, chemicals and prepared samples. Check whether other volatile components could affect the reported moisture result.

Agricultural materials and feed

Test representative, suitably prepared grain, feed or agricultural samples. Preparation and drying settings should reflect the material and the reference procedure.

How to choose a moisture analyser

Start with the sample and the result your procedure requires, then compare the specifications and controls that will help you repeat that test.

Match capacity and readability

Allow enough capacity for the intended sample load. Compare weighing readability and moisture readability separately: these describe displayed increments, not the overall accuracy of the test.

Compare heating and temperature

Check the required drying temperature and how the sample responds to heat. Halogen, infrared and carbon fibre models offer different operating ranges; no heater type is the best choice for every material.

Check drying controls and memory

Simple recurring tests may need only a few stored methods. Multiple materials can benefit from additional profiles, adjustable shut-off criteria and a larger method library.

Review data and certificate options

Confirm the connections and reporting functions needed for your records. RS232, USB device and USB host serve different purposes. Select the calibration certificate option required when ordering.

Moisture analyser FAQs

Answers to common questions about comparing instruments and interpreting drying results.

Does a moisture analyser measure only water?

No. A loss-on-drying analyser measures the reduction in sample weight during heating. Other volatile substances can contribute to that loss, so the result depends on the material and method.

Is a moisture analyser more accurate than oven drying?

Not automatically. It can provide results more quickly, but agreement depends on sample preparation, temperature and the stopping criterion. Compare the procedure with an established reference method where required.

What is the difference between readability and accuracy?

Readability is the smallest increment displayed, such as 0.01% moisture. It does not describe the overall accuracy of a test, which also depends on the sample, instrument performance and drying procedure.

Can I order a calibration certificate?

Yes. Each listed model offers No and Yes calibration certificate options. Select Yes to add a GNW calibration certificate for £35 above the instrument-only price.