Moisture Meters for Musical Instrument Manufacturers and Craftsmen

Non-Damaging

No one wants to put holes in a beautiful and expensive instrument when measuring for moisture with a pin-type meter. We don’t either. So all Orion meters are pinless and non-damaging.

Superior Accuracy, On-Demand Calibration

Wagner’s Orion line of moisture meters utilizes Wagner’s long-proven non-pin technology to provide superior accuracy, but all measurement instruments need to be periodically checked for calibration, and, if necessary, recalibrated back to factory standards. This process is critical. And, like many other measurement instruments, moisture meters are electronic devices that could lose calibration when dropped or used in a rough environment.

With competitive moisture meters, you may be able to verify when they are out of calibration, but not actually recalibrate them yourself. If they do need recalibration, you have to send it to the manufacturer – an inconvenience costing you time and money.

Not with Orion. It’s the only moisture meter that allows you, the user, to recalibrate your own meter back to factory standards. No shipping to the factory, no waiting and no downtime because of it. And with Orion meters, calibration is a breeze. Using our On-Demand Calibrator, it takes you less than a minute and you’re back in business.

Dual-Depth Readings

Whether you’re measuring moisture in thin stock or thicker pieces that you plan to re-saw later, Orion has got you covered. Our shallow depth feature (1/4-inch or 6.35mm deep) is ideal for thinner woods, veneers, and laminates, like guitar and violin bodies, while our deep depth feature (up to 1.5-inches or 38.1mm) is great for thicker stock such as solid-body instruments or raw materials.

Species Settings

If you use a meter with a standard species settings default, your moisture readings from species to species could be several percentage points off. That could be disastrous!

With our Fast Selection Species Settings, you easily and quickly set your Orion for the wood species you need to measure to ensure accurate readings. The range of settings covers practically any softwood or hardwood species in the world.

Data Collection

If you’re a large instrument manufacturer, you’ll find data collection particularly useful for collecting average/high/low moisture readings of your wood stock. Quickly gathering statistics on the wood you’re about to buy will tell you whether or not your supplier is providing you with quality, well-dried stock.

Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC)

Using data from its built-in temperature/humidity sensor, Orion will calculate the EMC of your shop environment. When the moisture content of your wood reaches that EMC, you know your wood is ready to be used for your project.

Industry-Leading 7-Year Warranty

Because we’re so confident your Orion meter will give you years of great, reliable service, we’re offering you protection against any defects or issues for a full, industry-best 7 years. So you get not only a great meter, but the best protection in the industry for greater peace of mind!