DRAMINSKI GRAIN MOISTURE METER

Moisture content is a crucial element in the marketing of grain, so that grain farmers take particular care to ensure that storage facilities meet requirements. Because temperatures change and grain moisture tends to migrate, these structures must control air movement and have the type of flooring which prevents conditions that could do damage to the grain. Moisture equals money and grain farmers take great pains to make sure that calculated moisture loss during specific storage times is not exceeded.

Farmers who wish to market corn that contains 14.5 per cent of moisture will usually store it for between 6 and 12 months, depending of their particular set of weather and storage conditions. Calculations are, of course, adapted for higher or lower levels of moisture content, but farmers will have estimated the value of their crop by weight and current market conditions, so that fluctuations can have a significant negative financial impact. It is not surprising then that they rely heavily on the accuracy of the technology used to determine the actual moisture content of their crop.

An effective and efficient grain moisture meter is essential if grain farmers are to maximise profitability in the marketplace. The cost of a moisture tester if far less than what could be lost if the estimated moisture content is even half a per cent less at the point of sale. Serious farmers are well aware of this and will look to trusted manufacturers to provide the necessary high quality equipment. Draminski is often their brand of choice.

 

Why is it good to have a grain moisture meter?

• Measure quality of grain
• Be confident that the moisture of the grain you leave at the collection point is exactly as it should be
• Save time and money as far as deductions at the grain collection point are concerned
• Store even large quantities of grain safely for long periods of time
• Reduce the risk of mould
• Prevent the grain from heating in silos
• Increase the profitability of your crops

GMM Grain Moisture meter is characterised by:

• Fast and accurate measurement
• 30 species of calibrations
• User-friendy
• Modern, ergonomic shape

The meter is calibrated for 30 species of cereal, oilseed, legume and grass seeds with the following measurement ranges:

1. rye 7.6% – 35.0%
2. wheat 7.2% – 35.0%
3. quality wheat 7.3% – 35.0%
4. triticale 7.4% – 35.0%
5. spring barley 8.0% – 35.0%
6. oat 8.0% – 35.0%
7. buckwheat 6.5% – 35.0%
8. horse bean 7.9% – 35.0%
9. yellow lupine 6.6% – 35.0%
10. narrow-leafed lupin 7.5% – 35.0%
11. pea 8.0% – 33.0%
12. field peas7.8% – 35.0%
13. canola 4.0% – 30.0%
14. bean 7.7% – 30.0%
15. corn 8.0% – 43.0%
16. shelled sunflower seeds 6.0% – 14.9%
17. husk sunflower seeds 5.5% – 15.6%
18. perennial ryegrass 6.4% – 22.0%
19. red clover 5.7% – 26.3%
20. white clover 4.8%-25.0%
21. small kidney beans 8.9% – 30.4%
22. jack bean 8.9% – 30.0%
23. mustard 7.3% – 21.6%
24. panicum 4.0% – 18.6%
25. soya beans 7.5% – 28.8%
26. sorghum 9.8% – 28.3%
27. linseed 5.4% – 20.5%
28. white rice 7.4%-18.2%
29. wild rice 9.1%-21.4%
30. coffee beans 7.7%-30.0%

Your set includes:

• DRAMIŃSKI GMM moisture meter
• Special dispenser with bolt
• 1 x 9V 6LF-22 alkaline battery
• Manual.