Low cost ML-50 moisture analyzer is ideal for many wastewater applications when you're on a tight budget.
This moisture balance provides a rapid and accurate method for moisture content
and dry weight analysis of a wide range of products and materials. In
research work, as well as in manufacturing and quality control applications
it is essential to be able to determine moisture content simply and reliably.
Take a closer look and see the all the specifications by scrolling down this web page.
A major issue with ALL A&D moisture balances is the disposable moisture pans are not the standard 4" diameter like all the competitor models such as Sartorius, Mettler, Ohaus and Adam Equipment. We offer 500 disposable 4" diameter pans for under $155. Since the AND Weighing moisture pan is a different size you'll be required to purchase only their AX-30 Sample Pans (100 ea) for $52.00. So, 500 A&D moisture pans will cost you $260 ($52 x 5) while Precision Weighing Balances can offer you 500 disposable moisture pans for most Sartorius, Mettler Toledo, Ohaus and Adam Equipment moisture balances for under $155. So although A&D offers a low initial price for their moisture balance the cost of operation could be much, much more expensive purchasing those expensive disposable moisture pans. We never recommend reusing any moisture pan. Every moisture analysis test should be performed on a new disposable moisture pan for accurate moisture content results.
Never heard of A&D? A&D is currently the world's third largest manufacturer of laboratory and industrial balances with 20% of the world market share. Established in 1977, A&D Company, Ltd. has grown from developing digital-to-analog converters for companies such as Nippon Telegraph & Telephone, to becoming a world class producer of advanced measuring equipment for medicine, science and industry. A&D established itself as a multinational corporation, with offices in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and Russia, and as a world leader in measurement equipment. The company's competitive edge is the direct result of its ability to leverage strong engineering and manufacturing capabilities, while incorporating highly accurate analog and digital technologies into broad product lines focused to provide customers with the greatest value.
High performance and quality is shown with a 5 year manufacturer warranty. Review the manufacturer warranty from other manufacturer's and you'll see their warranty is a lot less. Plus if you ever need repair A&D Weighing has two facilities in the USA located in Georgia and California for fast turn around.
The best selling point is AND Weighing fabulous product support. A&D Weighing has a dedicated product support line by calling 1-800-726-4940 6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST. Finally the A&D is simply to use and configure. The product manual is written for the average person to configure their scale verses having to spend $100's calling for scale company help you figure out how to use the weighing device.
We understand purchasing a moisture analyzer is a major capital expense and if you have any questions give us a call and one of our weighing experts can discuss your moisture determination application and get you the most affordable balance for your weighing needs. Precision Weighing Balances has been selling moisture balances online since 1995 and we know the product we sell. Sadly, most of the catalog companies and vendors online have never even turned on a moisture balance yet the manufacturers allow them to attempt to sell you moisture balance. Give us a call M-F 9-5 EST and tell us your application and we'll sell you the right moisture analyzer.
Free shipping UPS Ground in the lower 48 states on all AND moisture balances at www.balances.com
AND Weighing ML-50 Moisture Analyzer offering the latest in weighing technology implementing
the Super Hybrid Sensor at an extremely low price.
The innovative
Heat Chamber houses a 400 Watt Halogen heating lamp producing fast and
accurate results aided by its uniquely designed SRA
(Secondary Radiation Assist) Filter, which serves to radiate
heat uniformly, protect the lamp from splatter during testing and provide
a Progress Monitoring Translucent Glass Window. The SRA filter is
easy to clean ensuring optimum performance while the halogen lamp is user
replaceable. This of course will save time and money and minimize
down time and labor costs.
The Vacuum Fluorescent Display allows the results to be clearly displayed
even in areas with poor lighting. The large keypads and intuitive
embedded software makes the A&D ML-50 moisture balance a breeze
to use walking you through the convenient test setup parameters.
Attention to the placement of handles make the unit safe to use minimizing burn related mishaps.
Add it all up and A&D is Clearly a Better Value over all the other moisture balances on the market today!
Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate can be purchased optionally for verifying the performance the ML-50 moisture
balance. Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate is a chemical used in the industry
as a standard since it contains 15.66% of a chemically uniform moisture.
However, depending on the state of the preservation of the material the
moisture of 0.1% or less adheres to the surface of it.
Checking the performance of the moisture
balance is simple. Preheat the unit for about eight minutes at 160°C,
then put about 5 grams of Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate in the moisture balance.
The moisture content rate of 15.50 - 16.00% is obtained in a typical measurement.
A&D technology
increases your productivity
Fast heat to 200°C in
only 2 minutes
Uniform heating drastically
improved by SRA technology
SRA filter stops contamination
from spatter of the test sample
Removable SRA filter makes
for easy cleaning
User replaceable Halogen
lamp cuts cost and down time
GLP compliant format when
printed results are required
A&D know-how gives
superior analytical performance
Repeatability of 0.1%
(S.D.) in moisture determination
50 gram capacity by 5 mg readability
(MX-50 readability
to 1mg while MF-50 is 2mg)
All A&D moisture analyzers measure moisture thermogravimetrically.
Thermogravimetric moisture analysis is based on the principles of vaporization
of water during the during process. The moisture balances monitors
the weight loss of a sample as the material is heated. The sample
weight prior to heating and after reaching a steady-state mass after drying
determines the moisture content. The halogen bulb produces the heating
of the sample by infrared radiation. The thermogravimetric method
offers advantages over moisture determination using a chemical method such
as Karl Fisher Titration. Thermogravimetric moisture analysis is simple
to perform and adaptable to many conditions verses Karl Fisher Titration
can be subjective, and require the handling and disposal of solvents and
potentially hazardous materials.
A&D
ML-50 Moisture Analyzer Specifications
Your Cost
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Before you make your final selection be sure to see the new Sartorius MA37 moisture analyzer. The MA37 offer a more intuitive display then the AND Weighing ML50. Using the Sartorius MA37 and you can direct data transfer to Microsoft Windows programs without additional software.
Measurement
Method
400 W
straight halogen lamp heating system with SRA filter & SHS Weighing
technology
Halogen
lamp
(Straight type, 400 W max, 5000 hours)
Heating
Time
The
heating time can be set in the range of 1 to 480 minutes, and increments
between 1-60 minutes in 1 minute intervals, 60 - 480 minutes in 5 minute
increments.
Drying
Temperature
50
- 200°C (1°C increment)
Memory
of Measurement Programs
5
sets
Measurement
Programs
Standard
Mode/Quick Mode
Measurement
Mode
Wet
base/Dry base/Solid content/Ratio
Display
Type
Large
VFD
Interface
RS-232C
Standard
Operating
Temperature
5-40°C(41-104°F)less
than 85% RH
GLP/GMP/ISO
Available
Self
Check Function
Standard
Communication
Software
NONE
Sample
Pan Size
ø
85 mm / 3.4 inches
Power
AC
100 V to 120 V (3 A) 50/60 Hz, Approx. 400 Watts
Physical
Dimensions
215
(W) x 320 (D) x 173(H) mm
8.5" x 12.6" x 6.8"
Weight
Approx.
6 kg / 13.2 lbs
Standard
Accessories
10
Sample Pans, 1 Pan Handles, Instruction
Manual, Quick Reference Card, Power cable, Fuse
Download
the ML-50 Instruction
Manual (2.2 MB) now
You need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view. The instruction manual contains detailed
information regarding the moisture balance. It outlines the operation,
additional features, keypad functions and standard accessories that
come with the awesome moisture balance. Reviewing the manual will
answer all your questions and help you in your final selection.
Download
the A&D User' Handbook. it's loaded with information
including measurement and performance Q&A, examples of data results
& analysis, overview of Win CT moisture analysis software and more.
You'll learn about the principles of how the A&D moisture balance
determines percent moisture implementing basically a wet - dry analysis.
Additional review of other available technologies for determining moisture
such as the Karl Fischer method are covered. Learn the benefits
& disadvantages of several processes available to analyze moisture
content. Finally the user'
handbook covers expected measurement results along with optimum
temperature settings & drying times for a myriad of samples from
dried dog food to peanut butter, calcium carbonate to aluminum oxide
or yogurt to cheese. After review this information you'll be a
moisture guru.
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 A&D ML50 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 ML-50 FOR PLASTIC APPLICATIONS OR FOR TESTING PLASTIC OR NYLON OR RESIN SAMPLES. PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT 978-521-7095 AND WE CAN OFFER YOU OTHER MODELS NOT SHOWN ON OUR SITE***
Progress
window for heating check
Heating process can be checked through translucent window
Easy
handling of the unit
Ergonomically designed pan handle eliminates mishaps such burns when moving
a hot sample tray into or out of the unit from either side.
Have you seen the new Sartorius MA37 moisture analyzer? The MA37 offers a touchscreen display that is more intuitive for some people than the ML50. Watch the video above and learn how the MA37 can be configured, see the display and how to access the parameter configuration. You'll see all the steps to run a moisture test on the MA37.
The Sartorius MA160 moisture analyzer offers a touchscreen display that is more intuitive for some people than the MB45. Watch the video above and learn how the MA160 can be configured, see the display and how to access the parameter configuration. You'll see all the steps to run a moisture test on the MA160. The Sartorius MA160 moisture analyzer has a "Software Assistant Function" to start the development of your our test method parameters. See step by step how to test ketchup
Watch this video above as we highlight in this video the differences between the MA37 and MA160 since briefly looking at the units they seem the same but there are major differences.
So 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%. We always recommend a sample at least 5 grams since anything smaller is typically difficult to attain a good representative sample. Neither unit is recommended for plastic resin applications.
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.
The MA160 has a SD memory card slot verses the MA37 just has a dummy slot. You can import/export methods to the SD card. This is a nice feature for companies that implement "build alike" or create SOP implemented globally throughout their plants. One plant can develop the method for each different sample, download those methods to the SD card and the e-mail the file to other plants where they can copy the file to the SD card and then import them into the MA160 located in other locations.
In the "Calibration Report" menu you can access the most recent calibration reports for the MA Performance Tests and external calibration adjustments up to 99 reports are saved per day. Calibration reports older than 30 days are automatically deleted. Again this information can be downloaded to the SD Card and the file e-mailed to the quality control or regulatory officer to meet compliance reporting requirements.
Another benefit purchasing the MA160 because it has the SD card is the "Results" menu. The analysis results can be viewed, exported or deleted. If you export the data to the SD card it is saved as an XML file and can be viewed with a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox. This is a great feature especially for paperless operations or if you need to print results and don't have a Sartorius YDP30 or YDP40 printer. All you need to do is save results to the SD card, open the file on your PC within a web browser and use the printer connected to your computer.
I would say the greatest feature the MA160 has that isn't 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 pad(s) 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.
Finally there is a 'Protective Mode" menu that is only available on the MA160. This allows you to password protect the MA160 moisture analyzer to ensure only authorized persons can make changes to the system settings. This video is a must see.
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