Determining moisture in wood

Moisture content is a decisive factor in the further processing and use of timber products. If wood is installed with the wrong moisture content this may result in mechanical deformations (contracting and swelling) at the site where the material is subsequently used, and therefore damage to pieces of furniture or entire supporting structures in buildings. Therefore, before being made into furniture or supporting material by a joiner/carpenter, the suitability of the wood has to be assessed by measuring the moisture content.

The testo 616 enables the quick and non-destructive examination of the material moisture characteristics in timber. Characteristic curves are available for measuring wood moisture in soft and hard woods, and chipboard. These characteristic curves were developed in cooperation with the LPI institute.

The measurement results are calculated up to a depth of 5 cm and can be recorded at the touch of a button. The readings are displayed in percent by weight in comparison to the dry mass of the material.

ISSWWW and Testo

Testo Limited was established in 1983 as the UK subsidiary of testo and is based in Alton, Hampshire where they supply a full range of test equipment across the UK and Ireland. They are a key supplier to the Facility Management and Industrial Maintenance Sectors where they are able to provide the full range of instruments which are critical to the effective and efficient maintenance of premises, and allow compliance with all key regulations.

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