BVM Volume Measurement
 
The BVM provides accurate analysis that is repeatable and applicable from one production site to the next. The instrument is robust and easy to use for millers, bakeries, food companies, food ingredient suppliers, food research institutes and test kitchens.

It is operated using a menu-based computer interface. A sample is placed on a rotating support inside the instrument and its volume is measured using a laser on the end of a rotating arm. The BVM VolCalc software calculates the volume, dimensions, weight and density of the sample and shows the results together with a three-dimensional drawing of the sample. Results can also be stored in a database for further processing, or transferred to another computer.

Features and benefits
Fast
Ten times faster than seed displacement test. 20-30 second measuring time is common.

Accurate and Reproducible
Five times more accurate than seed displacement test.

Objective
Operator independent measurement.

Powerful
Full dimensional analysis, user –defined parameters and calculations, flexible data reporting, easy transfer to spreadsheet programs.

Robust
Suitable in laboratory or production environments.

Non-contact operation
Non-destructive measurement.

Flexible
Three models (BVM 6610, BVM 6630 and BVM 6640) to choose from to suit the size of your products.

Volume measurement applications
Bakery products:
Loaves, hearth breads, pan breads, hamburger buns, rolls, brotchen, muffins, cupcakes, sweet rolls and pastries, cookies, crackers, flat breads and steamed breads.

Quality Assurance and Control:
Monitor bread making conditions, flour quality and ingredient performance. Take control of quality across different batches, shifts and production sites. Ensure product volume and packaging are matched.

Product and Process Development:
Test kitchens, test bakeries and baking equipment suppliers: evaluate flour, ingredients, additives, improvers, processing equipment and methods.

Research and Development:
Universities, food research institutes and food ingredient suppliers: research new ingredients, products and processes