Landtek WA-60A for Food Factory QA/QC Water Activity Testing Malaysia
Quality control in food manufacturing requires measurable and repeatable data.
Depending on the product, manufacturers may monitor parameters such as temperature, pH, moisture content, weight and water activity.
Water activity, commonly expressed as Aw, can be an important quality parameter for certain food products.
For food factories and QA/QC departments in Malaysia, the Landtek WA-60A Water Activity Meter can be considered for suitable routine Aw measurement applications.
WHY MEASURE WATER ACTIVITY IN QA/QC?
Water activity provides information about the availability of water within a product.
This is different from measuring total moisture content.
For a QA/QC department, Aw measurement can provide another quantitative parameter when evaluating:
• Finished products
• Production batches
• Product formulations
• Storage samples
• Raw materials where applicable
• Process changes
• Packaging trials
• Shelf-life studies
The actual requirement depends on the product specification and the company's established quality-control procedure.
USING WATER ACTIVITY FOR BATCH COMPARISON
One practical application is comparing production batches.
For example:
Batch A – Record Aw
Batch B – Record Aw
Batch C – Record Aw
If the manufacturer has established an internal Aw specification, results can be compared against the required range.
This provides QA/QC personnel with measurable data that can be recorded as part of routine inspection.
It can also help identify unusual differences between batches that may require further investigation.
WATER ACTIVITY FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Water activity measurement is not limited to final inspection.
R&D departments can also use Aw data when developing or modifying products.
Applications may include comparing:
• Different recipes
• Different ingredient ratios
• Drying conditions
• Processing parameters
• Packaging methods
• Storage conditions
Recording Aw alongside other product characteristics can provide useful information during product-development trials.
AW VS MOISTURE CONTENT IN QUALITY CONTROL
This is an important distinction for QA/QC personnel.
Moisture Content:
Indicates the amount of water contained in the product.
Water Activity:
Indicates the availability or energy state of water within the product.
Therefore, a moisture meter cannot automatically replace a Water Activity Meter.
If the customer's specification, internal SOP or testing requirement specifically states Aw, a dedicated water activity measurement method should be used.
WHAT FOOD PRODUCTS CAN BE CONSIDERED?
Depending on the specific testing procedure, water activity measurement may be considered for products such as:
• Biscuits
• Cookies
• Bakery products
• Snacks
• Dried foods
• Nuts
• Grain products
• Spices
• Powdered products
• Confectionery
• Processed foods
• Food ingredients
Before purchasing an instrument, always confirm that the measurement method is appropriate for the actual sample.
BUILDING A ROUTINE AW TESTING PROCEDURE
Buying a Water Activity Meter is only one part of establishing good QA/QC practice.
For meaningful batch-to-batch comparison, the testing procedure should also be consistent.
Consider standardizing:
• Sample preparation
• Sample quantity
• Sampling location
• Sample temperature
• Measurement environment
• Measurement procedure
• Cleaning procedure
• Result recording
If different operators prepare or test samples differently, the results may become more difficult to compare.
LANDTEK WA-60A WATER ACTIVITY METER
The Landtek WA-60A is designed specifically for water activity measurement.
It can be considered by:
• Food factories
• QA departments
• QC departments
• Food laboratories
• R&D laboratories
• Bakery manufacturers
• Snack manufacturers
• Food processing companies
• Universities and research facilities
For companies introducing water activity measurement into routine QA/QC, the WA-60A provides a dedicated instrument option to evaluate.
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU PROVIDE BEFORE REQUESTING A QUOTATION?
To help select the appropriate instrument, provide:
1. Product or sample type
2. Required measurement parameter
3. Expected Aw range
4. Testing frequency
5. Internal or customer specification
6. Whether testing is for QA/QC, R&D or laboratory use
Providing this information can reduce the risk of purchasing an instrument that does not match the actual application.
LOOKING FOR A WATER ACTIVITY METER FOR YOUR QA/QC DEPARTMENT?
MTM Precision supplies the Landtek WA-60A Water Activity Meter to customers in Malaysia.
Send us your sample type and testing requirement.
Our team can help check whether the WA-60A is suitable for your application before quotation.
CONTACT MTM PRECISION
MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd. (744811-A)
Telephone:
+603-8080 7172
WhatsApp:
+6016-660 7346
Email:
mtmpre@yahoo.com
enquiry@mtmpre.com.my
Website:
www.mtmpre.com.my
Showroom & Service Centre:
No. 29-1 & 29-2, Jalan Bandar 18,
Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47160 Puchong,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Serving customers throughout Malaysia including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perlis, Sabah and Sarawak.
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17 Sep 2026