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Paper moisture meters

There are two groups of paper moisture meters: Absolute paper moisture meters and Relative paper moisture meters. Both groups show humidity results in % however their range of application is different. Absolute paper moisture meters are mainly used by the manufacturer directly in rolls of paper-making machines (these are not mobile so they never take measurements from roll papers when they are moving) or by the printer during the input control in the printing office. The control of humidity in paper is specially important during its productive process due to the fact that an excess of moisture may block the rotary machine and warming the paper rolls. On the other hand, it is very important to take into account that the physical properties of any paper are determined by the content of humidity. Humidity in paper will change depending on the relative environmental humidity owing to its hygroscopic properties. Relative humidity testers of paper are only used in paper manufacturing plants or by technical specialist if there is any customer's complaint. If you don't find the temperature readers you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our offices on: +44 ( 0 ) 191 377 3398 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our products.

At the following links you will find technical specifications of the paper moisture meters:

-  PCE-W3 Paper Moisture Meters
  (for a quick and accurate measurement or humidity in paper with a strong probe)

-  FMD Paper moisture meters
   (to measure absolute humidity, they have memory and interface)

-  Paper Moisture Meters - Balances 
  (balance for measuring moisture content)

Humidity of paper: Common problems: Paper moisture meters are used when there is a complaint from the paper manufacturer to the printing office and the reasons are not very clear. It is advisable to use the same humidity meters in both places (for instance: in the printing office and in the paper-making factory) Although humidity in paper can be detected as absolute humidity and relative one, the best method is by means of an absolute humidity meter to get the best results (they will not depend on temperature and other environmental conditions). Humidity in paper is not only important to establish prices in paper-making factories but also for manipulators, printing offices, etc... All those factors turn paper moisture meters into an irreplaceable tool for daily use.  

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