Save a barrel of cash on this demo unit!! This moisture balances was a demo unit used
for just 1 trade shows and it is sptless and in stock. The MA150C moisture balance meets the
manufacturer specifications and is calibrated by factory trained Sartorius technician
prior to shipping to you. The balance has all the original packing material
and operation manual, but the box will show signs that it was shipped around
for before as a demonstrations unit. This moisture analyzer is spotless and to most people they would think it is brand new, but the moisture balance was used once at a recent tradeshow we attended. Sartorius classifies this balance as DQE
- Demo Quality Excellent. Demo balances carry a limited 12 month manufacturer
warranty while new unit would have a 3 year warranty.
The Sartorius MA150C replaces the powerful and rugged workhorse models MA45 & MA30.
Thanks to a highly efficient ceramic heater (infrared radiator), the MA150C can
give you accurate, ultrafast results for all your samples in minutes, not hours
(depending on the sample being analyzed). The MA 150C moisture analyzer
from Sartorius is the ideal solution, designed to make short work of routine
moisture analysis for process quality control, research and development applications.
The secret to Sartorius success is in the heating source. Other
competitive models like the A&D
MX-50/MF-50 moisture balance, the Mettler Toledo HB43, Ohaus
MB35/MB45 moisture analyzer & other several other brands use a halogen
lamp as the heating source. Not the Sartorius MA150C analyzer, the
heating source is a Ceramic IR heating element. Ceramic offers stable,
consistent and fast heating because it distributes heat rays very evenly over
the entire sample surface. Ceramic elements also last longer, while halogen
bulbs burn out and need to be replaced.
The MA150C is extremely popular with biomass plants around the world. Companies are converting coal power plants to biomass/wood plants and knowing the moisture content of the wood products entering the biomass plant is critical.
In addition, the federal government in their guidelines for the Biomass Crop Assistance (BCAP program) requires operators to test for moisture content. This federal program pays up to $45 a dry ton for biomass delivery to qualified facilities.
The intent of the program is to be as accurate as possible without requiring a lab in each facility to determine the percent moisture. The Sartorius MA150C performs the task flawlessly.
Oh and if you want to call us for "what is my price"
or "can you quote me" again save
all of us time since the price online is rock bottom and not a penny less. In fact, all DQE/Used balances are subject to availability. We update
the used balance section every month. You can see a complete listing of the Demo/USED Balances at the bottom of this web page.
Opens wide for excellent access. Durable construction that is
resistant to aggressive chemicals
MoistureConnect data transfer software, for reading weighing data
into a PC is a $525.00 option for the Sartorius MA150. Collecting
data and generating graphics(drying curves)
Place the
sample in the weighing chamber, set your temperature and let the MA150 do
the work. It's fast and its easy.
Compact design with small dimensions and space-efficient footprint
that's only 8.4 x 12.6 x 7.1 inches (WxDxH)
Sartorius MA150 moisture analyzer with glass panels shown above and
image to the right shows Sartorius MA150 with metal panels.
Conforms to
FDA requirements with metal panels in place of glass window panels.
Unit with metal panels meets FDA/ HACCP regulations (no glass allowed in
production)
The Sartorius MA150 is packed with features designed for speed and
efficiency, not least the ceramic IR heater (infrared radiator), which
guarantees even distribution of heat and infrared rays over the sample
surface.
Field-proven, manual flip-up cover
Optional Sartorius Printer provides GLP/GMP printouts. ISO /
GLP compliance
We always recommend people purchase moisture
pans that are oil free Aluminum and provide even
temperature across the pan. If you ever need
additional weighing
pans we sell them in bulk, 500 pans to a case.
Some people believe that they can reuse the pans but
this is never recommended. Although you might
clean off the pan the stains leave material from your
last test or even moisture when you attempted to clean
the pan. Others believe they can use a piece
of aluminum foil paper but this isn't always smooth
and creates crinkles and thus uneven drying.
Always, always, always use a new moisture pan for
each test.
Glass
fiber pads distribute the heat better, prevents
skinning over (this is when bubbles form).
The fiber pads are binder-free borosilicate glass
fiber and therefore contain no binders (no foreign
materials) or inert.
Slurry samples or when test times are long the sample
skins over, bubbles up or splatters when the moisture
testing is running, we recommend using filter pads
with the moisture pans.
For testing liquids the pads are a must. Place
the moisture pan and pad on the moisture balance,
adjust the setting time to zero so the Sartorius MA-150
moisture analyzer is in auto mode and run the test
with no sample on the pad. Many times the fiber
pads can hold up to 2% moisture and this preps the
pan and fiber pad to be moisture free and only takes
typically 1 minute with the MA150 moisture analyzer.
Now with the dry filter pads if you are working with
a liquidity substance 70% water or more place the
sample with an eye dropper, syringe or pipette is
a spiral pattern and then cover with the filter pad.
For slurries and anything with bumps and chucks like
corn slurry we recommend using two pads making like
a sandwich (bottom pad - test sample - top pad).
Place the pan on the moisture balance and then place
one pad on your table and then using a syringe or
spoon apply the sample to the pad in a spiral pattern
and now cover with a second pad. Slightly squish
the sandwich you just made to break up any chucks
and the filter pads will absorb the moisture.
Now place the two pads with your sample sandwiched
in-between and run your test. You'll find more
consistent and repeatable rest using the two pads.
Warning - Moisture balancesshould not be used on any volatile organic sample with flash
points. Even a MSDS rating of 1. Samples with low flask points
like Acetaldehyde -38°C or MEK -4°C should not be used with the Sartorius
MA-150V1 Moisture Balance and maybe you should look at Karl Fisher as an
alternative.
Although you might presently perform analysis with an
oven on these samples the ovens typically have ventilation and a much
larger cavity than the typical moisture balance that operates on the
principles of TGA. In addition, with most moisture balances there is
no ventilation so all the fumes remain inside the hood of the moisture
balance. We strongly recommend you consult
with a safety specialist always prior to using any moisture balances for
your
safety.
***WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE MA150 FOR PLASTIC APPLICATIONS OR FOR TESTING PLASTIC OR NYLON OR RESIN SAMPLES. THE ONLY MOISTURE ANALYZER WE RECOMMEND IS THE MA100C***
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