From the military and power generation to pharmaceuticals and hospitals, Shaw Moisture Meters are trusted and respected by a vast range of industries worldwide.
Within these industries, our dewpoint meters, dewpoint hygrometers and trace moisture analysers deliver reliable performance across a wide range of applications, helping to keep environments safe, efficient and running at their best.
Our dewpoint products
- ensure firefighters don’t have their air supply cut off
- protect the nitrogen gas compressors in breweries
- protect cylinders that hold hospital patients’ oxygen from corrosion
- act as leak detectors in nuclear reactors utilising CO2
- used in welding, avoiding oxidation by keeping argon dry
and much more
Find the right product for your industry – browse our range below by application.
Generator Cooling
Hydrogen-cooled electricity generators are widely used in power plants due to hydrogen’s superior thermal conductivity and low density, which enables efficient cooling of large generators. Trace moisture measurement within these systems is critical.
Breathing Air
Portable dewpoint meters are used to test high pressure cylinder breathing apparatus used in firefighting, deep-sea diving and defence applications. Accurate trace moisture measurement ensures the safe use of breathing gas cylinders, preventing equipment freeze caused by excess moisture, which could have fatal consequences.
Compressed Air
Excessive moisture in compressed air can lead to equipment corrosion, decreased efficiency and compromised product quality in manufacturing processes. Dewpoint meters help ensure that moisture levels are within acceptable limits to maintain optimal system performance.
Drying of Plastics (P.E.T)
Dewpoint meters are employed in industrial drying processes. By accurately measuring the dewpoint temperature, manufacturers can optimise drying conditions, reduce energy consumption and prevent product defects caused by inadequate drying.
Food Processing
Dewpoint meters are utilised in pharmaceutical and food processing industries to ensure product quality and safety. Monitoring moisture levels in raw materials, intermediates and finished products helps prevent microbial growth, degradation and spoilage, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Glove Boxes
Glove boxes provide a controlled environment for many applications. Inert gases used in a glove box, blanket the containment in a neutral background environment. The presence of moisture in the blanketing gas for a glove box can cause serious contamination problems. Moisture or oxygen may change yields, enabling side reactions with reactants or products or affect the surface finish or structural integrity of a product.
HDPE Production
Portable dewpoint meters are used for spot-checking moisture in flammable gases like ethylene feedstock. They ensure safety and efficiency in the production of polyethylene to avoid decreased yields caused by excessive moisture.
HVAC Systems
In heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, dew point meters are used to monitor humidity levels in indoor environments. Maintaining proper humidity levels is critical for occupant comfort, preventing mold growth and protecting building materials and furnishings from moisture-related damage.
LNG & LPG Transportation
Accurate trace moisture measurement in LNG & LPG helps to prevent hydrate formation, preserving the calorific value and preventing freezing and blockages in pipelines and valves, during transit from extraction to storage.
Medical Gases
Trace moisture measurement in medical gases is essential for ensuring patient safety and equipment reliability. By accurately monitoring moisture content, healthcare providers can prevent contamination, maintain gas purity and comply with the stringent regulatory standards for effective healthcare.
Metals & Heat Treatments
Dewpoint measurement during metal heat treatment is critical for controlling furnace atmosphere and preventing oxidation or decarburisation. By monitoring moisture levels accurately, manufacturers can ensure consistency in material properties, improve process efficiency and maintain product quality.
Ozone Generation
Ozone (O₃) acts as a powerful oxidising agent and supports a wide range of industrial and municipal treatment processes, including potable water production, wastewater sterilisation, food and pharmaceutical feedwater treatment and swimming pool disinfection.
Natural Gas & Petrochemicals
Measuring trace moisture in the oil and gas industry ensures the quality and performance of hydrocarbon products. It is used to monitor moisture levels in natural gas and refined products to prevent corrosion, ensure product quality and meet transportation and storage requirements.
Pharmaceuticals
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, precise control of moisture content ensures the stability and efficacy of drugs and pharmaceutical products. Trace moisture measurement is employed to monitor moisture levels in raw materials, intermediates and final products to meet regulatory standards and maintain product quality.
Power Generation
Dewpoint meters are employed in power plants, particularly in steam systems, to monitor moisture levels in steam and other process fluids. Excessive moisture can lead to corrosion, reduced efficiency and equipment failure in power generation equipment such as turbines and boilers.
Purified Gas
Accurate trace moisture measurement using portable dewpoint meters ensures adherence to stringent gas quality specifications. Supporting process integrity, optimising production efficiency and mitigating risks of contamination or phase change during transportation and storage.
Racing Car Tyres
Trace moisture in racing car tyres influences grip, handling and consistency. Therefore, controlling moisture in tyres is a vital part of tyre management, ensuring peak performance in motorsports.
Semiconductor Manufacturing / Electronics
In semiconductor fabrication facilities, trace amounts of moisture can affect the performance and reliability of electronic components. Dewpoint meters are used to monitor and control humidity levels in cleanroom environments, preventing moisture related defects and yield losses during semiconductor manufacturing processes.
SF6 Circuit Breakers
Precise dewpoint measurement is essential to prevent damage in SF₆ insulated switchgear due to moisture ingress. Moisture causes decomposition of the gas under arcing conditions, generating corrosive by-products that degrade internal components, compromise insulation integrity and result in equipment failure, safety hazards and potential power interruptions.
Welding
Continuous trace moisture measurement ensures the feed and shielding gases used remain within the recommended range. Spot check verification enables optimal conditions for welding and NADCAP compliance.
Cryogenic Gases
Cryogenic gas systems operate in extreme environments where minor contaminants can result in major operational consequences. Dewpoint measurement is essential to manage trace moisture and prevent contamination.
