LM5 Leather moisture meter 3-20% moisture0to +40 °C
Handheld leather moisture meter for dry leather / non-destructive, measurement in seconds / easy to use / high accuracy due to temperature compensation / quick determination of the average value / lifetime support
The Humimeter LM5 Leather Moisture Meter is a handy and precise instrument for non-destructive determination of the water content of leather. It is particularly suitable for measuring finished products in the leather industry and enables fast and accurate results directly on site.
The non-invasive measurement method is inexpensive and very accurate. The instrument is supplied with rubber protection, wooden case, test plate and batteries.
NOTE: For small, packaged or sewn finished products, the Humimeter RH5 is recommended (see "Paper" section for description).
| Properties | humimeter LM5 | humimeter LM6 |
| Item no. | 13680 | 12158 |
| Application | Hand-held measuring device for non-destructive determination of the water content of leather. It is ideal for measuring finished products in the leather industry. | Hand-held measuring device for non-destructive determination of the water content of leather. It is ideal for the leather industry for all types of leather and moisture levels - from wet blue to dry leather. |
| Measuring range | 3 to 20 % water content | 3 to 65 % water content |
| Resolution | 0.1 % Water content | 0.1 % Water content |
| Measuring depth | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Minimum material thickness | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Temperature range | 0 to +40 °C | 0 to +40 °C |
| Temperature compensation | Automatic | Automatic |
| Measurement result | In seconds without sample preparation | In seconds without sample preparation |
| Memory function | Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description | Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description |
| Dimensions | 147 x 75 x 30 mm | 147 x 75 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 265 g (incl. batteries) | 265 g (incl. batteries) |
| Power supply | 4 pcs. Alkaline AA batteries 1.5V | 4 pcs. Alkaline AA batteries 1.5V |
| Menu languages | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and International | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and International |
| Scope of delivery | humimeter LM5 with rubber protection, wooden cassette, test plate and batteries | humimeter LM6 with rubber protection, wooden cassette, test plate and batteries |
Application area
The LM5 is a handheld leather moisture meter for quick and very accurate measurement by non-destructive measurement method!
Performance features
| Measuring range | 3 to 20 % water content |
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| Resolution | 0.1 % Water content |
| Measuring depth | 5 mm |
| Minimum material thickness | 10 mm |
| Temperature range | 0 to +40 °C |
| Temperature compensation | automatic |
| Measurement result | in seconds without sample preparation |
| Compensation | Sample temperature measurement |
| Memory function | Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description |
| Dimensions | 147 x 75 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 265 g (incl. batteries) |
| Power supply | 4 pcs. Alkaline AA batteries 1.5V |
| Menu languages | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and International |
Your advantages
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Easy to use device
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Rapid and very accurate measurement using non-destructive measurement method
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Small, handy, precise, can be used anywhere on site
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Fast and cost-effective moisture measurement
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High long-term stability and repeatability
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Comparison table / Extensions / Accessories
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| 12278 |
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(Attention: retrofitting option only possible in the factory)
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Factory calibration certificate Material humidityFactory calibration certificate - Calibration delivery record for material moisture meters
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| 14433 | ![]() |
Thermal printerThermal printer with battery - Mobile serial printer for Humimeter devices with USB interface
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| Properties | humimeter LM5 | humimeter LM6 |
| Item no. | 13680 | 12158 |
| Application | Hand-held measuring device for non-destructive determination of the water content of leather. It is ideal for measuring finished products in the leather industry. | Hand-held measuring device for non-destructive determination of the water content of leather. It is ideal for the leather industry for all types of leather and moisture levels - from wet blue to dry leather. |
| Measuring range | 3 to 20 % water content | 3 to 65 % water content |
| Resolution | 0.1 % Water content | 0.1 % Water content |
| Measuring depth | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Minimum material thickness | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Temperature range | 0 to +40 °C | 0 to +40 °C |
| Temperature compensation | Automatic | Automatic |
| Measurement result | In seconds without sample preparation | In seconds without sample preparation |
| Memory function | Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description | Hold function, manual measured value memory for up to 10,000 values with measuring location description |
| Dimensions | 147 x 75 x 30 mm | 147 x 75 x 30 mm |
| Weight | 265 g (incl. batteries) | 265 g (incl. batteries) |
| Power supply | 4 pcs. Alkaline AA batteries 1.5V | 4 pcs. Alkaline AA batteries 1.5V |
| Menu languages | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and International | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and International |
| Scope of delivery | humimeter LM5 with rubber protection, wooden cassette, test plate and batteries | humimeter LM6 with rubber protection, wooden cassette, test plate and batteries |



