For Wood

Buying a high quality Merlin Technology moisture meter is the equivalent of purchasing insurance.  All the guess work is removed and you will never have to wonder whether the “kiln-dried” timber was dried to 9% moisture content (about what you need for indoor projects) or 19% (what most construction grade pine is kiln dried to). Once you can read the moisture content accurately you can determine when the wood is stable enough to use.

Improper moisture levels in wood can affect the overall quality and durability of a product and without an accurate moisture meter it is impossible to verify the moisture content, leading to guess work, costly mistakes and excessive material waste.

Monitoring the moisture content of wood can help eliminate:

1. Shrinkage and swelling of wood
2. Cupping, warping, cracking, and crowning of the wood
3. Surface finishing problems

The problems described are applicable whether you are a keen woodworker or manage a manufacturing facility.  It is important that all incoming wood received into a manufacturing facility be immediately checked with a moisture meter for proper moisture content levels before any other value-added manufacturing is done. Improper moisture content in the manufacturing process can end up with excessive product waste and possible customer product liability claims.

Woodworkers, wood flooring installers, and inspectors should also make use of a wood moisture meter to avoid costly problems in their project or at their jobsite.

MERLIN is one of the pioneers in moisture measurement in materials made of wood. With the non-destructive moisture measuring by MERLIN, the devices are not just recommended for measuring raw timber but in particular for testing semi-finished goods, veneers, parquet, furniture and windows.

MERLIN Manual measuring devices are used throughout the world and have been tried and tested by both professional and handymen alike.

Short production times and high quality standards are the key to the success. The non-destructive moisture measuring devices by Merlin are an indispensable and important aid.

Moisture Meter Shop provide an range of moisture meters suitable for a wide range of wood applications.

For Building Materials

How high is the moisture content of the screed? An important and an essential point that has to be clarified before the floor is laid.  A sub-surface that is too moist transmits the moisture to the wooden floor fitted, and this expands due the wood swelling. The consequence is that the floor cups.

Using the MERLIN screed moisture measuring device HM8-BF30, you can check the moisture in seconds at several points and immediately decide whether the sub-surface is sufficiently dried out. There is no faster and better method of checking the moisture content of the screed!

For Biomass

All woods are not created equal, especially when they are too damp. As this greatly reduces its fuel value and has an impact on the weight.

Producers, traders and end customers can effortlessly determine the current moisture level and thus spare themselves unpleasant surprises with MERLIN biomass and raw moisture meters.

This type of quality control also enables serious costing and helps to prevent problems with the heating system.