ST 243 Soxtec™

ST 243 Soxtec™ manual extraction system with six positions and batch handling tools for rapid and safe fat analysis. Suitable for a wide range of applications in the food, feed, environmental and other industrial segments.

ST 243 Soxtec™

Overview

Value

Safe operations with spark proof hot plate. Save time with batch handling tools. Compatible with hydrolysis solutions for Total fat analysis.

Sample Type

Feed, Feed ingredients, Forage, Pet food, Food, Food ingredients, Grain, Cereal, Oil seeds, DDGS, Meat, Meat products, Fish, Fish products, Dairy products, Environmental products, (e.g. Soil, Sludge, Waste water) and other industry products (Paper pulp, Textiles, Rubber, Tobacco, Fertilizer, Detergents, Plastic and more)

Parameters

Crude Fat, Total Fat and Extractable Matter

Features

Accessories
Accessories

Soxtec Systems has an extensive range of accessories with glass and aluminium cups and thimbles in different sizes to fit individual laboratory needs and applications.

Batch handling tools and accessories
Batch handling tools and accessories

Overall laboratory efficiency is further improved by the purpose-developed handling tools delivered with the Soxtec™ system. The tools for simple batch-wise sample handling save time, simplify usage and minimise risk of operator error. There is no longer any need for manual handling of thimbles or hot extraction cups.

Total fat determination
Total fat determination

Compatible with Hydrotec™ 8000 Hydrolysis unit for total fat determination.

Case Story

Models

Soxtec™ 8000 ST 255 Soxtec™ ST 243 Soxtec™
Levels of automation Fully automated Semi automated Manual
Positions 6 – 12 6 6
Capacity/day 42/86 samples 30 – 36 samples 30 – 36 samples
Solvent volume 40 – 110 ml 70 – 90 ml 40 – 50 ml
Thimble diameter 26, 33 mm 26, 33 mm 26 mm
Compatible with hydrolysis unit Hydrotec™ 8000 and SC 247 SoxCap™ Hydrotec™ 8000 and SC 247 SoxCap™ SC 247 SoxCap™ with mini capsules

Specification


Performance data at 230 V
Extraction time Typically 45 – 60 min
Solvent volume 40 – 50 ml
Sample size 0.5 – 3 g depending on sample type
0.5 – 2 g (for total fat)
Capacity/batch 6 positions
Capacity/day 36 samples
Temperature range 0 – 285 °C
Measuring range 0.1 – 100 %
Reproducibility 1% rel. Or better (5 – 100% fat)
Solvent recovery Typically 80 %
Accuracy According to officially approved methods
Installation Requirements
Power supply 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 115 V, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption 1250 W
Water consumption 2/l min
ST 243 Soxtec Extraction Unit  ST 243 Soxtec Control Unit
Weight 30 kg 3 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) 570 × 350 × 580 mm 280 × 230 × 190 mm
Ventilation Fume hood min. Airflow 0,5 m/s (inter locked)