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News Release from: Sartorius Group | Subject: MA150 series
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 29 January 2007
Moisture analyser has a new weighing
system
Sartorius, a laboratory equipment manufacturer and provider, presents its product portfolio of thermogravimetric analysers featuring extensive modifications and new features
The Sartorius range of infrared drying balances has been streamlined, while the MA45, MA50 and MA145 moisture analyser models have been combined into the new MA150 series Like its predecessor MA45, the new MA150 is built to be highly rugged and compact
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 3 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The moisture analyser has a maximum heat output of 220C and operates with a quartz or a ceramic heating element, depending on the model.
Either choice of heating unit provides fast and especially even heat distribution over the sample surface.
The new weighing system built into the MA150 is designed for a maximum capacity of 150g and has a weighing resolution of 1mg.
The analyser features a variety of functions, such as 20 individual drying routines that can be saved, a special quick drying mode, particularly suitable for use with temperature-stable (especially inorganic) samples and a display mode for readings in g/litre.
The MA 150 is easy to operate: a user interface that provides plain-text prompts is combined with easy-to-understand display symbols to guide the user on a large, backlit display through the menu program.
The user can choose among five languages.
The data obtained can be printed out on a configurable hard copy by a GLP-compliant printer or sent to an online PC.
The FDA/HACCP-compliant MA150 C has been specially designed for the food industry.
This model does away with the use of exposed glass components, features a ceramic heat source and is equipped with aluminum instead of glass panels.
The MA150 is flanked by the compact and exceptionally easy-to-operate, entry-level MA35 for simple routine measurements.
Ranked above the MA150 is the premium series MA100 with an integrated analytical balance system to meet the highest demands in moisture analysis. Request a free brochure from Sartorius Group ...
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