Grain Hardness Tester

The grain hardness tester evaluates the hardness of grain particles by measuring the force required to break them under specific pressure. This instrument applies pressure to the sample using an indenter and records the peak force at the moment of particle rupture, with higher values indicating greater hardness of the grain. It is primarily used for quality control in grain purchasing, storage, and processing, helping to determine grain maturity, processing adaptability, and storage stability. In flour mills, breweries, and feed mills, it is employed to test the hardness characteristics of grains such as wheat and corn.
Selection
When selecting a grain hardness tester, consider the type of grain being tested and the particle size range to ensure the instrument's measurement range is suitable. Pay attention to whether the shape and size of the indenter meet the requirements of the relevant standard methods. Check the repeatability indicator of the instrument to ensure consistent results across multiple measurements. Confirm the ease of operation, including sample loading methods and data readability. Note the structural stability of the instrument to avoid vibration interference. Consider the convenience of calibration and subsequent maintenance costs. Choose between manual or automatic models based on daily testing volume.

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Instruments

Measurement principle of resistance method, accuracy of +/- 1%, equipped with 610mm detachable long probe, can measure different depths of grain moisture, support voice broadcast and a variety of function settings, suitable for a variety of grain moisture detection.

$ 97.00

High Accuracy measurement, test range 0-20Kgf, accuracy +/- 0.5% FS, support four unit switching and peak hold functions, easy to use in different occasions.

$ 489.00

Measurement range 8~ 20%, Accuracy of +/- 0.6%, suitable for rice, rice, wheat, corn four kinds of grain, Operating temperature 0~ 50 ℃.

$ 164.00

Using resistance principle and temperature and humidity compensation technology, the measurement range is 3-80%, the accuracy is +/- 0.5%, 25 kinds of special gears for grain, the integrated design is easy to carry, and the Response Time is only 1 second.

$ 165.00

Sensor and host split design, measurement range 3-80%, accuracy +/- 0.5%, support 37 kinds of grain type measurement, with temperature and humidity compensation function, Response Time is only 1 second, Portable structure is convenient for on-site rapid detection.

$ 186.00

With 0.01Kgf high resolution and +/- 0.5% FS accuracy, support for peak hold and four unit automatic conversion, dual power supply design for easy field use.

$ 364.00

Conductivity Detector principle and temperature and humidity compensation technology, measurement accuracy of +/- 0.5%, Response Time of 1 second, integrated design supports on-site rapid detection, suitable for a variety of grain moisture measurement.

$ 112.00

Measurement principle using resistance method, accuracy of 0.1%, support a variety of grain Measurement range, with voice reminder and automatic shutdown function, portable design weighs only 254g.

$ 90.00

Measurement range 7-30%, resolution 0.1, LED status indication and USB, Bluetooth data output function.

$ 280.00

Measurement range 0~ 50%, Cup measurement to reduce human error, temperature and Humidity automatic compensation function, 240 sets of data can be stored.

$ 275.00

Measurement range 7~ 30%, Accuracy +/- (0.5% n + 1), support USB, RS-232 and Bluetooth data output, LCD digital and LED status indication.

$ 199.00

Imported special steel pressure needle, Hardness and long life, range 0-20HW, can directly read the Hardness value, suitable for on-site rapid testing, Stability and portability.

$ 1017.00

Impact energy 11mJ, Impact device mass 50g, ball head diaMeter 3mm, Hardness measurement hole or cylinder, suitable for a variety of metal hardness of materials testing.

$ 162.00

It adopts 45 ° fixed angle design, loads 1000g +/- 10g, and evaluates Hardness by scratching coatings with different Hardness pencils, which is easy to operate and accurate.

$ 162.00

Compact and lightweight can be operated with one hand, without support and testing experience, the test range is equivalent to brinell hardness 25~ 150HB, can measure a variety of Hardness scales and has MAX Maximum hold and average calculation functions.

$ 696.00

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