Moisture Determination

The miniature Darrofen PCE-MB C series by PCE Germany GmbH replaces the classic Darrofen and drying Cabinet. This little miniature Darrofen consists of a heating Chamber and a fine balance. The Darren sample is a very accurate measuring method for determining the moisture content, which is also used in laboratories as well as the electrical resistance measurement. Measuring loss on heating of the test material is moisture content after one of the 3 methods of calculation. To the heating Chamber can be heated up to 160 C, which keeps the set temperature in the drying of the sample. On the other hand, the fine balance of the miniature Darrofens PCE-MB can be loaded up to max. 210 g and delivers a precise readability of 0.01 g-0.001 g (depending on model).

This small Darrofen is specially developed with the end weight (after drying) to compare the starting weight, and on the basis of the weight difference, the device automatically draws conclusions on the moisture content. Where the calculation of the humidity between 3 methods of calculation can be freely chosen. Through the different types of Calculation can be determined the relative to the initial weight, the relationship with the end weight and the moisture content to the current weight. The miniature Darrofen can be adjusted so, that he should either exit the measurement after a certain time, or reaching a certain weight. Of course, measuring by hand can be canceled. Without the moisture determination can not, wood, grain, plastics granules and pellets or poorly, to be sold. With the new miniature Darrofen PCE-MB C series by PCE Germany GmbH can be easily, quickly and conveniently the moisture values of these materials on-site.

Outfitters Kuppersbusch

World novelty “livecookintable ” show kitchen makes perfect – INTERGASTRA and gastro vision Stuttgart presented for the Stuttgart show kitchen, February 05, 2010 – in perfection: live cooking is now with the first catering and banquet table with variable insertable induction cooktops are re-defined. The world novelty “livecookintable “, a high quality piece of furniture with gourmet competence, will be presented for the first time to the gastronomy trade fair INTERGASTRA-Stuttgart (6th to 10th February 2010). Movenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport to the exhibition grounds is to observe the innovative concept as a restaurant and banquet table on the gastronomic vision. Also the “livecookintable ” on which will be at the booth of official Alumetall casting technology (Hall 5, stand D61) INTERGASTRA-Stuttgart. Office is an official supplier and sponsor of the German team of chefs and will use the “livecookintable ” for the show cooking. The first tests in prestigious leading hotels in Berlin and Dusseldorf were positive.

Extensive information from the first Live demonstration are available at. “With our partner, the premium kitchen equipment Outfitters Kuppersbusch, we have created a cooking-dining furniture to sophisticated design level and professional focus on the needs in the live cooking in front of the guest,” explains Norbert Fischbach of pmg architecture + design, Wiesbaden. The modular design allows a changing usage as a buffet table or cooking station without barrier. Plug-in induction hobs or chafing dish or container will be hooked. “Also see up to six people at the table space and can examine the gourmet chef in the mis en place and preparation” says Fischbach. In addition, the “livecookintable ” offers a new concept of decor.

The table tops are from so-called HPL laminates (extremely resistant, perfect hygienic for the food industry, renewable raw materials and solvent-free) and are available in different patterns. Front and back are different. Each table top has two Faces: Just turn around and the table is new. Decors are ten different wood structures or delicate ornaments to choose from. “First reactions from the hotels test are overwhelming,” reported Fischbach. The “livecookintable ” fills the gap between high-performance technology for the front cooking and high demand for the interior design. The multi-week trial in well-known restaurants of the InterContinental Hotels Group and Allianz Arena Munich was very positive.