Moisture analyzer for flour and tobacco

Optimize your moisture measurement process with precision and speed, ensuring quality control across various raw materials from powders to solids. This advanced solution reduces test times and avoids errors, seamlessly integrating into your testing and analysis operations.

Measures and Analyzes Moisture in Bulk Materials

The Brabender MT-CA Universal Moisture Analyzer is designed to streamline moisture analysis across various industries, including grain, flour, and tobacco. It employs automated oven drying to measure moisture content with remarkable precision, accommodating samples ranging from powders like coffee and flour to solid items such as pasta. Capable of processing up to 10 samples simultaneously, this device significantly reduces test times by 65% and eliminates errors associated with manual cooling. Integrated with MetaBridge software, it enables remote monitoring, centralized data access, and seamless quality control throughout the processing line. Built to comply with international standards, the MT-CA ensures uniform material quality and acts as a reference for calibrating other moisture meters. Its compact design incorporates a built-in PC and touchscreen for a plug-and-play experience, enhancing user convenience and reducing setup time. Crafted for operational efficiency, it maximizes throughput while minimizing resource consumption, making it an indispensable tool for lab and processing environments.

Benefits

  • Reduces testing time by 65%, enhancing productivity with simultaneous multi-sample processing.
  • Eliminates weighing errors and manual cooling, ensuring consistent, accurate results.
  • Integrates easily into existing systems with MetaBridge software for streamlined data management.
  • Complies with international standards, assuring confidence in material quality across supply chains.
  • Compact, all-in-one design minimizes installation time and maximizes laboratory space efficiency.

General


Applications
Pasta,Tobacco,Grain,Coffee,Flour,Powders,Solids
End products
Spaghetti,Baking powder,Macaroni,Wheat flour,Cornmeal,Espresso grounds,Protein powder,Rye flour,Cigars,Instant coffee,Smoking tobacco
Steps before
Sampling,Grinding,Purification
Steps after
Packaging,Quality Control,Data Recording
Input ingredients
raw materials,grain,flour,tobacco,powders,solids,coffee,pasta,fibrous materials
Output ingredients
moisture content,drying curves,moisture analysis results
Market info
Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
<0.1% water content
Automation
Automated oven drying
Capacity
10 samples simultaneously
Dimensions (W x H x D)
820 mm x 680 mm x 630 mm
Display resolution
0.001 g
Drying temperature
Max. 200°C
Heating capacity
1100 W
Mains connection
1x 220/230 V
50/60 Hz + N +PE
7.5 A / 115 V
50/60 Hz + PE
14 A
Sample weight
Min. 1 g,max. 20 g
Weight
Approx. 80 kg
Measuring range
0.1% to 99.9% water content
Reproducibility (balance)
± 0.002 g
Temperature
10°C to 40°C

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
High (integrates with MetaBridge)
Sample Processing Capacity
10 samples simultaneously
Time Efficiency
Reduces test times by 65%
Operation Convenience
Plug-and-play setup
Data Accessibility
Real-time data sharing via MetaBridge

Material Compatibility


Powder compatibility
Flour,Coffee
Fibrous material compatibility
Tobacco
Granular or solid items
Pasta
Predefined moisture testing methods
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Suitable for material types
Powders,solids


ICC Standard
ICC110/1
ISO Standard
ISO712
EC Regulation
2182/2005 for Tobacco

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
820 mm x 680 mm x 630 mm
Control panel type
Built-in PC with touchscreen
Machine weight
Approx. 80 kg

Custom Options


Control panel type
Built-in PC with touchscreen