GRAIN ANALYSIS SOLUTION
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Infratec NOVA
Infratec NOVA is officially approved and established worldwide as the standard for determining protein, moisture, oil and starch. Unique ANN calibrations built on harvest data comprising over 50,000 samples, enable analysis of any type of sample with outstanding accuracy. Monitor and control instruments with networking tools and access remote diagnostics for rapid problem solving. Optional modules for flour analysis, test weight and flexible sample handling are available.
Sample type
Wheat, barley, corn, rice and other cereals, oilseeds, beans and pulses, flour and meals, beer, spirits and more.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, oil, test weight, starch, wet gluten, fiber, ash and many more.
Infratec
Solid, straightforward and reliable, Infratec draws on the latest advances in NIR technology, connectivity and usability. Comprehensive ANN calibrations coupled with the best repeatability and transferability in the industry. Advanced connectivity lets you keep an eye on instrument performance and operator SOP-compliance from anywhere. It makes the job of quality control easier and less time-consuming as a reliable cornerstone for any grain handling operation.
Sample type
Wheat, barley, corn and other cereals, oilseeds, beans and pulses.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, oil, test weight, starch, wet gluten, fibre, ash and many more.
Infratec 1241
Infratec 1241 is the world’s most widely used whole grain analyzer using NIR transmittance technology to test multiple parameters such as moisture, protein, oil, starch etc. in a broad range of grain and oilseed commodities. Based on 60 years of experience, Infratec is recognized by the global grain industry as the trusted method for grain analysis. Infratec instruments can be connected in a grain network to ensure that all units perform the same in terms of reliability and uniformity, regardless of location and operating conditions.
Sample type
Barley, wheat, corn and other cereals, oilseeds, beans and pulses.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, oil, test weight, starch, wet gluten, fibre, ash and many more.
GAC 2500-C
GAC 2500-C Uses a simple, yet accurate solution for moisture tests instead of having to use a more sophisticated multi-parameter analyzer. UGMA compliant impedance measurement at 149 MHz gives a representative moisture analysis of the whole kernel. A result for test weight is delivered simultaneously. Test hot or frozen grain within a wide temperature range from -20 to +45ºC. It is fully-connected via the FossManagerTM networking software that supports grain networks around the world.
Sample type
All types of grains, beans and pulses.
Parameters
Moisture and test weight.
Eyefoss
Image analysis instrument suitable for the objective quality assessment of whole grain. Assess your incoming grain quickly with greater consistency and with less strain on operations during the busy harvest season. It measures a half liter of grain (avg. 10,000 kernels) in 3-3.5 minutes. Assess grain quality objectively and monitor your grain receival network from anywhere at any time. For grain receivers, central laboratories, grain market regulators, flour mills, maltsters etc.
Sample type
Wheat, barley and durum.
Parameters
Visually assessed parameters of damaged grain and foreign material, such as broken, fusarium affected, sprouted, frosted, mitadine, skinned, cleaved plus contaminants such as ergot, weed seeds, etc.
Infratec Sofia
The fully portable Infratec Sofia whole grain analyzer measures protein, moisture, oil and wet gluten in the field or at smaller receival sites. It is pre-calibrated for wheat, barley and canola and calibrations are based on those of the Infratec grain analyzer, officially approved and widely used for on the spot grain testing on-farm or at grain receiving stations.
Sample type
Wheat, barley, durum, corn, oilseeds, soybean and more.
Parameters
Moisture, protein, oil and wet gluten.
Alphatec FNO
Alphatec FNO, is a safe way for grain receivers and flour millers to perform the standard falling number test used in the industry to check sprouting damage in grain and enzyme activity in grain and flour before baking, malting etc. Innovative safety features reduce the risk of burns and injuries. A cooling lid minimizes the rush of steam when loading samples, an insulated sample bath prevents contact with hot surfaces, while an overflow directly into waste also stops hot water spillage.
Sample type
Wheat, rye, barley, sorghum, flour and any samples requiring falling number analysis in compliance with international standards.
Parameters
Falling number based on alpha-amylase and related enzyme activity in grain and flour.
Hammertec
Hammertec is a hammer type mill specially designed for standard sample preparation for falling number analysis (Alphatec FNO), NIR, nitrogen combustion methods, and other reference analyses. Non-stick surfaces are used to prevent carry-over and ensure more accurate results. Noise insulation makes it quieter than existing solutions, while a smaller footprint makes it significantly lighter and easier to move.
Sample type
Designed for milling grain samples for falling number, wet gluten and reference analysis for protein, moisture etc.
Technology
Crushes samples into a fine and homogenous powder using high speed rotation of a hammer by which the sample is impacted
NIRS DS2500
The NIRS DS2500 helps millers to boost their yield by providing a unique accuracy for measuring ash as well as protein in flour. Robustness coupled with ground-breaking performance in near infrared (NIR) guarantees highly accurate ash measurements. The NIRS DS2500 has a wavelength range between 400-2500 nm.
Sample type
Wheat, rye, flour, oilseeds and oilseed products. Direct measurements of flour and grain samples.
Parameters
Protein, moisture, ash, oil, wet gluten, water absorption, color and more depending on application.
NIRS DA1650
The NIRS DA1650 Oilseed Crush Analyzer provides reliable measurements for whole seeds, cake, flakes, meals and oils, while true networking capabilities and simple touch-screen operations keep running costs lower than other NIR solutions. The NIRS DA1650 is ISO 12099 compliant and IP65 certified to withstand dust and moisture making it ideal for accurate routine analysis in the laboratory or close to the production line.
Sample type
Oilseeds and oilseed products. Direct measurements of solid and liquid samples.
Parameters
Solids: Protein, moisture and oil.
Liquids: Moisture, peroxide value, iodine value, FFA, phosphorus.
ProFoss
ProFoss is an in-line process analysis solution employing high-resolution technology for accurate monitoring of the production process. Advantages include improved yield and profit achieved through savings in raw materials and consistent product quality.
Sample type
Flour, whole grain, oilseed meal.
Parameters
Protein, moisture, fat (oils), ash, fiber, depending on the application.
Olivia Pro
Olivia Pro increases profit in olive oil production with continuous analysis of the pomace, directly in the process line without bypass.
Sample type
Olive pomace.
Parameters
Fat (oils), moisture, fat in dry matter.
Olivia
Olivia is a robust, simple to use instrument providing an accurate measurement of fat and moisture in olive paste or pomace within one minute. This allows small and medium olive processors to make informed decisions about their raw materials and to improve the yield in olive oil production.
Sample type
Olive paste, olive pomace.
Parameters
Fat (oils) and moisture.
REFERENCE ANALYSIS
Distillation
Kjeltec 8400
Kjeltec 8400 is a fully automated Kjeldahl analyzer with self-cleaning colorimetric titration and optional auto samplers for fully unattended operation of up to 60 samples. Take your protein and nitrogen analysis to new levels of efficiency with renowned accuracy, cost effectiveness and safety. Compass software provides easy data-handling and reporting. Register samples and track results online for improved operations and traceability. Works perfectly with your LIMS system.
Sample type
Raw materials and finished products in food, feed and agriculture.
Parameters
Nitrogen, protein.
Kjeltec 8420/8460
An optional 20 or 60 place auto sampler provides the benefits of automation even at lower sample throughputs. Just load your sample racks directly from the digestion block and Kjeltec will perform accurate analysis unattended for more than four hours.
Digestor 2508 and 2520 with lift / Racking System
The Tecator Line Digestor with the Lift system, based on a digestor and a tube rack with 8 or 20 tubes, facilitates fully automated procedures, eliminating heavy and risky handling of hot chemicals. A tube rack is placed in the lift, the application selected, press start and it controls the entire process. Two way PC communication supports traceability and GLP.
The Tecator Line Digestor with the racking system follows the same procedure as the digestor with the lift system. An exception to this is the combining/separating of the tube rack and exhaust manifold and movement into the cooling position which is performed manually when the signal is heard.
Sample type
Raw materials and finished products in food, feed, agriculture and related matrices. Water and wastewater and a wide range of industrial compounds.
Parameters
Kjeldahl digestions, chemical oxygen demand and other reflux chemistries, trace metal analysis by AAS or ICP instruments.
Dumatec
Reliable Dumas results in just three minutes at a low cost per sample. Reduce start-up time while extending consumable lifetime and unique software functions allow desktop operation and traceability.
Sample type
Cereals, oilseeds, food and animal feed, liquid, paste and solid samples.
Parameters
Nitrogen/protein.
Soxtec Systems
FOSS Soxtec systems offer fast and safe fat analysis with varying levels of automation. The Soxtec 8000 range, consisting of an extraction unit, a hydrolysis unit, and a single filter that is common to both units, allows you to perform acid hydrolysis and Soxhlet analysis in one integrated action.
Sample type
Raw materials, intermediates and finished products in food, animal feed and pet food.
Parameters
Crude fat, total fat and extractable matter.
Fibertec 8000
This is a fully automatic system that uses internally preheated reagents added to a closed system to minimize contact with hot reagents. It determines fiber content according to Weende, van Soest and other recognized methods. Single or sequential extractions including boiling, rinsing and filtration are performed under reproducible and controlled conditions.
Sample type
Raw materials and finished products in feed and agriculture.
Parameters
Crude Fiber (CF), Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), amylase treated Neutral Deter- gent Fiber (aNDF), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), and Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL).
