Moisture content plays a decisive role in the manufacturing and/or production of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, building products, to name just a few.  The amount of moisture will dictate the shelf life and stability of many products.  In today's fast pace production environment analytical methods with shorter measuring times are needed verses using the old fashion oven drying method.  The Sartorius MA150 can analyze the loss of mass when a sample is heated otherwise called thermogravimetric analysis.

For more than 25 years, Sartorius has been a leading supplier of equipment for rapid gravimetric moisture analysis.  Throughout the world you'll find Sartorius Moisture Analyzers in Sewage Treatment Plants to determine percent solids for primary, secondary and tertiary processes.

The new Sartorius MA150 replaces the powerful and rugged workhorse model MA45.  Thanks to a highly efficient ceramic heater (infrared radiator), the MA150 can give you accurate, ultrafast results for all your samples in minutes, not hours (depending on the sample being analyzed).  The MA 150 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 MA150, 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. 

Now more than ever, accurate analysis of moisture contents is critical and Sartorius offers a full line of analyzers to meet just about every need.

Many people call us looking for the absolute best value Precision Weighing Balances can offer in a moisture balance for simply moisture determination applications like sludge wastewater applications and the answer again and again is the A&D ML-50.  When price is the #1 factor and you want a quality moisture determination instrument to 1% moisture content determination then you should review the ML50 moisture balance HERE.

Sartorius Moisture Scale MA150

SARTORIUS MA150 MOISTURE ANALYZER
PWB DISCOUNT PRICE S&H via UPS Ground is $35.00	$3158.15
Weighing capacity	150 g
Accuracy of weighing system	1 mg
Readability	0.001 g / 0.01 %
Repeatability (reproducibility) initial sample weight > 1 g	± 0.2 %
Repeatability (reproducibility) initial sample weight > 5 g	± 0.05 %
Temperature range	40 - 220°C
Temperature control (±°C)	1°C increments
Heat source	Ceramic IR heating element
Timer settings	1 + 0.1 - 99 minutes
Analysis modes	Fully automatic Semi-automatic Timer settings
Access to sample chamber	Hinged cover
Program Memories	20
Display modes	% moisture % dry weight (solids) % RATIO g residue
Data Interface	RS-232 unidirectional (standard)
Data Printer	Optional external Sartorius YDP03-0CE available
Calibration	External Calibration - optional 100 gram ASTM Class 1 required
Meets FDA and HACCP regulations for no glass	No - See Sartorius MA150-FDA
Pan Size (mm/inches)	ø 90 mm / 3.5"
Housing Dimensions (W x D x H),inches	8.4" x 12.6" x 7.1"
Optional Accessories	Printer, RS-232 cable, RS-232 to USB converter kit, MoistureConnect Data Transfer Software, Carrying case, Temperature Adjustment Kit, Disposable Aluminum Dishes
Warranty	3 years manufacturer's warranty
Weight (approx. lbs)	12.1
Download the Sartorius MA150 Moisture Balance Instruction Manual now   You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.  The instruction manual contains detail information regarding calibration, additional features and keypad functions.

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 $425.00 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.

Sartorius MA150 Moisture Balances Download the User Manual (select the model & any of the options to the right and then the "BUY HERE" image) MA150 with glass window panels $3158.15 MA150 with metal panels to meet FDA specs $3158.15 MA35 with glass window panels $2307.40 MA35 with metal panels to meet FDA specs $2307.40 MA100C with ceramic IR heating element $5353.50 MA100H with halogen lamp $5353.50

Sartorius Filter glass fiber pad, box of 80 pads $45.00 Aftermarket Filter glass fiber pad, box of 200 pads $45.00 Aftermarket Filter glass fiber pad, [Case of 4000] $554.31 Sartorius Aluminum moisture pan, 1 box of 50 pans $32.00 Aftermarket Aluminum moisture pan, 1 box of 50 pans $27.00 Aluminum moisture pan, 10 boxes of 50 pans $152.63 Carrying Case for MA35 and MA150 $150.00

Options 100 g ASTM Class 1 (± 0.25 mg) cal mass $100.00 WinWedge Std Software with RS-232 cable $340.00 Temperature Adjustment Kit $335.00 Data Printer with statistics & time-date function $860.00 Remote display, LCD height of digits: 13 mm, reflective (fits RS232), 3ft $355.00 T-Connector (fits RS-232) $230.00 Granite Isolator 13 x 15 inch $485.00 RS232 Cable 9 pin and 25 pin, 5 ft, IBM type $85.00 RS-232 to USB converter kit for Sartorius Balances $99.99

Warning - Moisture balances should 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.

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