PHOENIX Instrument Moisture Analyser BM-60
The PHOENIX Instrument Moisture Analyser BM-60 offers a highly accurate way of determining the moisture content in a wide range of materials, making it essential for quality control and research in laboratories, production and analysis environments. With its excellent measurement accuracy, versatility and user-friendliness, this model clearly stands out from comparable moisture analysers in the food, agriculture, wood and chemical industries.
Thanks to its sophisticated technology, intuitive operation via a large backlit LCD display and fast stabilisation time, the BM-60 enables efficient, safe and accurate operation - regardless of whether routine tests or demanding analyses are required. Compared to competing models, the device impresses with its combination of ease of use, advanced drying technology and practical storage capacity. Precision and flexibility in moisture determination
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Maximum capacity: 60 g - ideal for routine and special analyses of medium sample quantities
Readability: 0.001 g / 0.01% - maximum precision for meaningful results
Reproducibility: 0.002 g / 0.05% - optimal for repeat measurements and standardisation
Weighing pan size: 95 mm - compact, stable and suitable for various sample formats
Weighing units: Grams, % moisture, % solids - versatile interpretation of results depending on the question
Stabilisation time: Typically 2-3 seconds - for fast work processes
Heat source: 400 W halogen lamp; temperature range 50-160 °C - uniform, fast and energy-efficient drying The device also features:
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Internal memory: Storage of up to 10 drying programmes and 100 test results
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Drying modes: Choice between standard drying, step drying, gentle and fast drying - adaptable to a wide variety of material types
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Calibration: Automatic external calibration ensures reliable accuracy during operation
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Ergonomic display: Large, easy-to-read, backlit display for convenient handling under all laboratory conditions
These technical characteristics enable accurate, repeatable and individually optimisable moisture measurements, even with complex samples. The wide range of drying modes and flexible memory programming also increase efficiency and offer scope for customised measurement methods in line with the respective industry requirements.
Compliance with international standards and norms
The BM-60 moisture analyser is designed and calibrated in accordance with current standards to guarantee precise measurement results. In particular, it complies with relevant DIN and ISO standards for moisture measurement systems, is CE certified and thus proven to be approved for industrial and scientific use. This makes it suitable for demanding quality control processes and official documentation.
Typical areas of application and uses
Thanks to its versatility and reliability, the device is primarily used in the following industries:
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Food industry: Moisture analysis of grain, flour, milk powder, baked goods, finished products and starch - supports process control, shelf life and product standardisation.
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Agriculture: Determination of water content in seeds, feed, fruit products and organic fertiliser - optimisation of storage and processing.
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Wood industry: Control of residual moisture content in sawn timber, wood pellets, chipboard or wood fibres - important basis for further processing and quality assurance.
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Chemical industry: Precise drying and moisture determination for pharmaceutical powders, plastics, additives, resins, fertilisers or ceramic materials.
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Additional application: Also suitable for the analysis of paper, textiles, ceramics and building materials for moisture control in everyday laboratory work.
Thanks to its technical properties, typical substances such as starch, milk powder, vegetable oils, polymer gels or pigments can be reliably tested for their moisture content.
FAQs
How does calibration work?
The BM-60 offers automatic external calibration. Specialist users can check the device at any time with a suitable calibration weight and ensure accuracy during operation.
What types of samples are suitable?
The system can process a wide range of solids, powders, granulates and semi-liquid materials - from foodstuffs to chemical raw materials.
How do I use the memory function?
Up to 10 method programmes and 100 test results can be stored, retrieved and used for evaluation - ideal for laboratories with recurring test series.
Are there different drying programmes to choose from?
Yes, you can choose between standard, step, gentle and fast drying for optimum results - depending on the sample and the method used.
Can the display be read in poor lighting conditions?
Thanks to the large, backlit LCD display, operation and control remain convenient and safe even in dim light or in production halls.
Conclusion
The BM-60 moisture analyser from PHOENIX Instrument provides a reliable, flexible and precise solution for a wide range of moisture measurements in research, quality control and production laboratories. Its wide range of applications, user-friendly interface and the ability to save individual method programmes make the device a future-proof instrument in numerous industries - from food technology to materials testing.