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
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
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 | 70 – 90 ml depending on cup type | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power consumption | 1550 W | ||
| Water consumption | 2/l min | ||
| ST 255 Soxtec™ Extraction Unit | ST 255 Soxtec™ Control Unit | ||
| Weight net | 30 kg | 3 kg | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 600 × 380 × 580 mm | 310 × 240 × 160 mm | |
| Ventilation | Fume hood min. Airflow 0,5 m/s (inter locked) | ||