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Moisture meter

Also called: grain moisture meter, paddy moisture meter, rice moisture meter, digital moisture meter

Step 1 of 8: Paddy intake

A handheld or bench instrument that reads how much water is in a paddy sample. The reading decides how long the paddy must dry and whether it can be stored safely.

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Example of a Moisture meter
Example of this machine type, not a specific model we supply.Photo: Supplier listing, used with permission, walmart.com, edited

Moisture meter: how it works

  1. A small sample of paddy is taken from several places in the truck or the bin.
  2. The sample is poured into the meter's cup, or crushed between two plates, depending on the type.
  3. The meter measures how the grain responds to a small electric current; wet grain responds differently from dry grain.
  4. Using the setting for paddy or rice, it shows the moisture as a percentage on its screen.

Main types

Portable grain moisture meter
Hand-held and battery powered, for checks at the gate, the drying floor and the store.
Bench moisture meter
A larger meter for the laboratory that weighs the sample itself and gives steadier readings.
Inline moisture sensor
Fitted in a dryer or a conveyor, it reads the moisture of the moving grain all the time.

Where it fits in the process

It is used first at paddy intake, to decide the price and whether the lot needs drying, then again after the dryer and before milling and storage.

The same machine in another industry: Agriculture

Moisture meter price in Bangladesh: how to get a quote

We do not publish prices. The price of a machine depends on its specification, the supplier and the shipping terms, and it changes with the market. Tell us the points below: we check feasibility and the import rules, then send you a quotation.

What to tell us

  • What you measure: paddy, rice, maize, wheat or others.
  • Portable, bench or inline.
  • How many meters you need.
  • Whether you need a calibration certificate with it.
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Common questions

Why does a rice mill measure paddy moisture?

Wet paddy weighs more, spoils in storage and breaks in milling. The mill measures moisture to pay a fair price, to know how much drying is needed and to mill at the moisture that gives the most whole grain.

How accurate is a portable moisture meter?

It is accurate enough for buying and for controlling the dryer when it is set for the right grain and checked regularly against a reference sample. For disputes, mills confirm the reading with an oven test in the laboratory.

What is the price of a grain moisture meter in Bangladesh?

We do not publish prices. The price depends on the type, the grains it is calibrated for and the quantity. Send us the points listed above and we will quote.

More machines in this step: Paddy intake

  • Weighbridge

    A platform scale set into the ground. It weighs the loaded truck and then the empty one, so the mill knows exactly how much paddy came in.

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  • Storage silo

    A tall steel bin that holds paddy in bulk. It is filled from the top, emptied from the bottom, and aerated to keep the grain cool and dry.

    Availability subject to feasibility check

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