The Quality of Pet Food: Moisture and Ash Content Analysis
17 Sept 2014This application note describes moisture and ash analysis of two different brands of dry dog food using the Computrac® MAX® 5000XL high temperature ash analyzer. The MAX® 5000XL has a linked test feature, allowing for multiple testing types, which was used to do both moisture and ash analysis using one sample, decreasing the testing time required.
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Computrac® MAX® 5000XL
Arizona Instrument LLCComputrac® MAX® 5000XL - Moisture, Solids & Ash Analyzer Rapid loss-on-drying instrumentation has proven to provide a more desirable method of moisture measurement when compared to traditional loss-on-drying techniques. The ease of use and reduction in test times increases manufacturing efficiency while simultaneously reducing energy costs.Computrac® MAX® 5000XL Features: Temperature Calibration Interface (TCI) Module (optional) 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant (optional) Accuracy, Durability, Reliability, Consistency and Speed Four Decimal Place Balance Parameter Expert (develop parameters to match reference method) Programmable Temperature Ramp Control Linked Test Capability for Multiple Results from a Single Sample Security Access Codes to Protect Programs or Instrument Settings Customizable Test Parameters to Optimize Results Real-Time Graphing of Weight Loss, Rate and End Point Prediction Foil and Syringe Weight Entry Mode for the Most Volatile Samples Weight Control Aids Operators and Improves Test Precision Statistical Function Calculates Mean, Standard Deviation and Relative Standard Deviation Alphanumeric Programmable Prompts for Sample ID and Lot Numbers Self Cleaning Oven Simplifies Routine Maintenance Ethernet and Serial Ports, USB Web Server (optional)