Fast and accurate moisture meter for various samples

Quickly determine moisture content in solids, liquids, and pastes with precision, optimizing your production processes across diverse applications. Whether in the lab or on the production floor, enhance reliability and efficiency in moisture analysis for comprehensive quality control.

Analyzes Moisture in Diverse Sample Types

The MA160 from Sartorius is an infrared moisture analyzer tailored to meet the demanding needs of laboratories and production environments. What sets the MA160 apart is its rapid heating technology, reducing measurement times by up to 30%, and its intuitive Method Development Assistant, which allows easy creation and management of sample-specific methods. Ideal for applications across industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, the MA160 ensures precise moisture analysis for products like protein powders, beauty creams, and fertilizers. With high memory capacity for comprehensive data management, the MA160 maintains GMP-compliant documentation with ease. Its robust design supports batch, laboratory, and production operations, processing a wide range of solids, liquids, and pastes efficiently. Available in corrosion-resistant materials, it promises durability in various environments. The user-centric Better-Clean design facilitates easy maintenance and cleaning, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

Benefits

  • Accelerates processing with up to 30% faster moisture measurement times.
  • Enhances operational efficiency through its self-explaining method management.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with comprehensive GMP-related data traceability.
  • Facilitates quick and thorough cleaning via its Better-Clean design, minimizing maintenance efforts.
  • Versatile across diverse industries, offering reliable results for both routine and complex samples.

General


Applications
Polymers,Chemistry,Environmental,Ceramics,Construction materials,Nutraceuticals,Cosmetics,Biopharmaceuticals,Food and beverage,Plastics,Agriculture,Paper and pulp,Textiles,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Protein powders,Plastic bottles,Cornflakes,Cotton fabrics,Newsprint paper,Tire rubber,Portland cement,Nutrient-rich supplements,Ceramic tiles,Beauty creams,Soft drinks,Fertilizers
Steps before
Sample Preparation,Weighing,Mixing,Grinding
Steps after
Data Management,Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
liquids,pastes,solids,chemistry samples,food samples,beverage samples
Output ingredients
moisture content analysis,moisture data,performance data,calibration data,GMP-compliant documentation
Market info
Sartorius AG is renowned for manufacturing high-precision laboratory and bioprocess equipment. They specialize in filtration, fermentation, and cell cultivation systems, known for their innovation and reliability in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
±0.01%
Heating Element
Infrared
Moisture Content Range
0.01% to 100%
Measurement Method
Thermogravimetric
Sample Type
Liquids,Pastes,Solids
Data Management
GMP-Compliant
Performance Data Storage
High Memory Capacity
Automation
Method Development Assistant
Cleaning Design
Better-Clean
Measurement Time
Up to 30% faster

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC Controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Manual / Easy-clean design
Energy efficiency
N/A
Method management
Self-explaining Method Development Assistant

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Control panel type
Touchscreen interface
Discharge method
Automatic discharge system
Basket,cone,or tank shape and size
Standard measurement chamber

Custom Options


Method Development Capability
Self-explaining method management with Method Development Assistant
Control Panel Type
Optimized performance with Better-Clean design
Data Management
High memory capacity for methods,results,calibration,and performance data
Integration Possibilities
GMP-compliant documentation capability