Moisture Analyzer overview Sartorius MA160 Moisture Balance

Reviewing the Sartorius MA160 moisture analyzer which was introduced to the US market in November 2014. The MA160 is the replacement for the discontinued Sartorius MA150. The MA160 is the next step up from the Sartorius MA37. The MA160 offers more features and greater weighing capacity than the MA37. Both the MA37 and MA160 deliver readability to 1 milligram. The average repeatability is - 0.2 when you are using an initial sample weighing from 1-5 grams and when using a initial sample greater than 5 grams the repeatability is 0.05. Both analyzers provide the same temperature range for testing your samples - 40C-160C with the ability to set the temperature anywhere within this range in 1C graduations. The ergonomic BetterClean design that takes the effort out of cleaning is incorporated with both the MA37 MA160. The removable dishwasher approved parts include the sample chamber plate hood and pan support. Status light that indicates the progress of the moisture test and with audible tone sounding when the test is complete again is available on both the MA37 MA160. The status light and audible tone light can be enable or disable through the settings menu. So what are the differences?? Although the infrared heating element looks similar the MA37 maximum output is 480W while the MA160 is 600W. More watts shortens time to attain temperature setting. The heating elements differ from a different alloy mix for the metal tubular heating element and Sartorius calls the MA160 element AURI. MA37 has only the ability to save one 1 method while the MA160 can save up to 100 methods. MA160 comes with Sample Tongs while it is an accessory for the MA37. MA160 includes 3 ReproEasy Pads while no pads are included with the MA37. The ReproEasy Pads are used to verify the moisture analyzer is functioning within manufacturer specifications. The pad is a onetime use consumable item and additional pads are sold in packages of 10 pads. We recommend you download the user manual and reference the section MA Performance Test to learn more about this test feature available on both the MA37 and MA160. This is a great alternative to testing your moisture analyzer against sodium tartrate dihyrate. Using sodium tartrate dihyrate requires you to operate at 160C to release the chemically bonded two water molecules from Sodium Tartrate. The ReproEasy Pad you can run a performance test at 70C 100C or 130C whichever temperature is closer to your actual sample you test normally. I would say the greatest feature the MA160 has that isnt available on the MA37 is Method Assistant. Method Assistant helps you develop and refine methods in 3 easy steps. Its quick and ensures that all relevant parameters have been included for your moisture determination test. The Assistant prompts you to configure all relevant parameters provides a practical range and prevents you entering implausible data. If you are running lots of different samples and not sure on the optimum temperature whether you should use filter pads The intuitive wizard asks you whether your sample consistency is a solid fluid or paste. Method Assistant even asks if the sample is organic inorganic or unknown. The MA37 or MA160 is the pinnacle for all other moisture analyzer manufactures to admire for years to come. Sartorius has delivered a moisture measurement instrument that allows you to take control of your process. Now youll have a successful strategy and tool to monitor and maintain quality control that can immediately change your process and allow you to deliver the highest quality product. Time and again Sartorius has proven they produce the best weighing instruments in the world. Sure there are lots of low end made in China moisture analyzers on the market today but what good is the equipment if it is not accurate? Sartorius has over 145 years building balances and without a question the staff at Precision Weighing Balances believes Sartorius is the best. While others attempt to re-engineer pretending their moisture analyzer is just as good as Sartorius dont be fooled with second rate. Buy Excellence Buy Sartorius. Some companies imitate or duplicate but Sartorius innovates creating precision laboratory weighing equipment that marvels the world. We are Precision Weighing Balances an Authorized Sartorius Distributor. If you have any questions give us a call or visit our website at either www.balances.com or www.scaleman.com. Balances are our only business and we know the products we sell.,

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