SciMed
Digital Wood Moisture Meter, 2-Pin, 0-99.9%, 4 Wood Groups
Digital Wood Moisture Meter, 2-Pin, 0-99.9%, 4 Wood Groups
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Digital 2-pin resistance-based wood moisture meter for timber quality control, furniture manufacturing, construction lumber acceptance, and paper/cardboard drying. 0-99.9% moisture range, 0.5% accuracy, high-precision electronic components. Auto-detection for 4 wood species groups (A / B / C / D) covering 40+ common woods, teak, walnut, oak, maple, cherry, ash, elm, fir, pine, birch, larch, and more. Large LCD display, ergonomic pistol-grip form, integrated 10mm electrode pins, auto power-off after 10 minutes. $749 direct, versus $1,500-$3,000 for Wagner MMC220 / Delmhorst BD-2100 / Extech MO270 meters.
Wood Species Groups (Auto-Detection)
| Group | Species (Partial List) |
|---|---|
| A | Teak, walnut, afrormosia, rubber tree, imbuia, kokrodua, niove, bidinkala, cork |
| B | Keruing, white poplar, beech, cedar, tola |
| C | Lauan, ash, elm, fir, maple, padauk, oak, cherry |
| D | Basswood, larch, pine, birch |
Specifications
| Measurement Principle | Electrical resistance (2-pin contact) |
|---|---|
| Moisture Range | 0-99.9% wood moisture content |
| Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Electrode Length | 10 mm integrated pins (2) |
| Species Groups | 4 (A/B/C/D, auto-select via button) |
| Display | Large LCD digital moisture value |
| Auto Power-Off | ~10 minutes idle |
| Also Tests | Cardboard, paperboard, and dry cargo bulk goods |
| Design | Ergonomic pistol-grip form |
| Battery | 9V (typical 200-400 hours use) |
| Warranty | 1-year against manufacturing defects |
Applications
- Timber and lumber QC: sawmill receipt inspection, kiln-dried lumber moisture check
- Furniture manufacturing: raw material moisture verification before machining
- Construction lumber acceptance: checking building lumber before framing/finish
- Flooring installation: hardwood and laminate moisture verification pre-installation
- Wood carving and fine woodworking: moisture check before precision joinery
- Paper and cardboard drying QC: packaging and paperboard QC
- Kiln operation: verifying kiln-drying schedules by sampling
- Firewood and biomass QC: moisture-adjusted calorific value
- Insurance and water damage assessment: post-flood and roof leak damage evaluation
Best For
- Furniture manufacturers (raw material QC)
- Sawmill and lumber yard operations
- Construction contractors (framing and finish carpentry)
- Hardwood flooring installers
- Kiln operators (drying schedule verification)
- Paper and packaging manufacturers
- Insurance adjusters (water damage assessment)
- Fine woodworking and luthier (precision moisture control)
- International lumber trade (India, LATAM, Southeast Asia) via DDP
Buying for a Furniture Manufacturer, Contractor, or Lumber Operation?
- Volume pricing on 5+ orders, multi-site furniture manufacturing and contractor teams
- Net-30 invoicing for verified businesses
- Replacement 9V batteries and pin electrodes stocked
- International DDP shipping, lumber and furniture manufacturing markets globally
FAQ
How does this compare to Wagner or Delmhorst meters?
Feature parity on core function, 2-pin resistance measurement, 0.5% accuracy, species-group compensation. Wagner has electromagnetic non-invasive option ($1,500+); Delmhorst has more granular species tables (60+ vs 40+). For most furniture / construction / kiln applications, this SciMed meter delivers full utility at 40-50% of premium OEM pricing.
Do the pins damage the wood?
Yes, 10mm pin penetration leaves 2 small holes (~1mm each). For visible/finished surfaces, sample in hidden areas (backs, ends, bottoms). For raw lumber, holes don't matter. For non-invasive testing, look at electromagnetic (EM) moisture meters ($800-$1,500).
Can I measure moisture in drywall or concrete?
Not designed for those, wood-specific species calibration. For drywall, concrete and masonry moisture, use dedicated construction moisture meters (different measurement principles).
What's the accuracy across the range?
±0.5% typical from 6-40% moisture (normal wood range). At extreme ends (0-5% very dry or 40-99% saturated), accuracy degrades to ±1-2%. For most practical applications (kiln-dried lumber 6-12%, green lumber 20-40%), 0.5% accuracy is sufficient.
User Manual (PDF)
Download the Operating Manual (PDF)
Browse all manuals by category at scimedstore.com/pages/user-manuals. Need a digital or printed copy, or have a question? Email sales@scimedstore.com.
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