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Corn test weight scale tester find pounds per bushel
Extremely accurate, USDA approved.
Hand-held scale gives lbs. per bu. and (metric) kg. per HL. of any grain. Durable ABS plastic.
Determine yield, feed quality, milling quality, load weight, and dockage.
Simple to use, fill canister with grain, support by ring, slide weight until level, read weight above center of weight.
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NOTE: If you are using a drill for seeding soybeans, wheat, oats, peas, or any grain, please check the Seeder Meter on my website. Pounds per acre calibration.
Truth about economy vrs. expensive grain test weight scales.
The facts are: If one would take 10 tests using each scale, you could do these tests with the simple economy scale, in a fraction of the time it would take using the cumbersome expensive scale. When the results of the tests are compiled, the economy scale will have more consistent accurate tests than the expensive scale.
This statement has been proven several times and verified by Berckes Mfg.
Questions? You may call me anytime toll free at 1-(***)-309-4964
Note: The picture of the scale is a picture of the actual scale you will receive.
Test weight has been a useful test for grain producers and processors since 1917 when U.S. weight standards were adopted. Some examples of grain weight standards set are wheat, 60 lbs. corn 56 lbs., oats 32 lbs., barley 48lbs., soybeans 60 lbs. Per bushel. Test weight can not be determined by observing the kernels of a sample of grain. Plump kernels with good color will not necessarily mean high starch density within the kernel.
Test weight is affected by numerous variables including variety, weathering, shape and size of kernels, kernel density, texture of the seed coat, foreign material in sample, moisture content, disease, insect damage, sprout damage and the testing procedure itself.
Some of the variables effecting weights are beyond the producer s control include rainfall, low heat units, early frost, and disease.
Within the producer s control are variety selection, insect control, proper soil fertility and care of grain in storage.
Normally, grain with high moister content has a lower test weight, as water is lighter than the starch within a good quality kernel. Using high heat for drying also lowers test weight.
Livestock feeders should be aware of test weights, as high-test weights indicate high nutrition in feed rations.
Bin and truckload capacities can be determined if test weight is known.
Grain yield per acre can only be determined if the test weight is known.
I also produce a fertilizer density scale. It is used for setting fertilizer application equipment to the proper rates. It determines lbs. per cu. Ft. and (metric) kg. per cu. m. of the dry fertilizer blend. (Each blended analysis has a different density)
The fertilizer density scale is also being used for setting air seeders and drills. It can be used for determining pounds per cubic foot of grain for setting Flexi-coil calibration charts.
If you want a fertilizer density scale, let me know and I will substitut it for you.
