Monday, August 1, 2022

Accurate Moisture Tester For Quality Improvement Of Wood

If you are in the wood manufacturing industry, then you must know the importance of the moisture content of the wood. The majority of the manufacturing problems occur because of the incorrect moisture content of the wood.

Accurate Moisture Tester

Why does moisture content matter so much for wood?


         With changing Moisture content various properties of wood also change.

         Wood tends to change its size ( shrink or swell) and change shape (split or warp) with a change in Moisture Content.

         Other properties of wood like how easily it glues, how easy they are easy to work on, etc, also depend upon its moisture content.

How does Moisture Content of Wood Change?

The main reason behind the change in the Moisture Content of wood is Relative Humidity. When there is a change in the humidity around the wood, its Moisture content also changes.

That’s why every wood manufacturing facility must regulate the relative humidity in the facility building. The humidity level should match that of the customer’s home or office to prevent any moisture content-related issues with the wood product.

How to Correct Moisture Content in Wood?

         Too Dry Wood

If you find that your wood is too dry( using a wood moisture meter), move the wood to a room that has relative humidity above 1%-2% of the equilibrium moisture content. This process can take several weeks but needs to be done to restore its previous quality.

         Too Wet Wood

If the moisture content of the wood is higher than the required level, move the wood to a room that is warm and has relative humidity  1%-2% less than desired equilibrium moisture content.

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