MEDIA RELEASE - GRAINTEC PTY LTD

DEC 2007

NEW AUTOMATED FAT & FIBRE ANALYSERS

Fibre Analyser
The ANKOM Automated Fiber Analyzer takes the very successful ANKOM200 Fiber Analyzer and introduces automated solution control, automatic hot water rinses and simple push button operation. 
Each one of these new products increases efficiency, reduces labor costs and standardizes analytical methods.
Results can be determined for Acid Detergent Fiber, Neutral Detergent Fiber, and Crude Fiber for all feeds and forages.  Compared to conventional methods, the ANKOM200 provides a precise analysis of fiber content.  Technician variability is virtually eliminated as is the separate filtration step.  Consistent results are achieved time after time.
Filter bags encapsulate samples thus preventing sample transfer errors and enabling all samples to be processed in a single batch.  Up to 24 samples can be processed in one batch.  The ANKOM200 Fiber Analyzer costs less than competitive alternatives, takes up considerably less room and reduces labor costs by 50%.

Fat Analyser
The ANKOMXT10 Extractor delivers a low cost semi-automated system for Soxhlet-type extractions. Like the higher volume ANKOMXT15 , the XT10 accelerates the process by performing the extraction under pressure at elevated temperatures.
• Official Method - AOCS Am 5-04
• Extracts up to 10 Samples at one time
• Eliminates technician variability
• Automatic solvent recovery
• Small footprint conserves valuable counter space

Use of the ANKOM Extractor couldn’t be simpler- up to 20 samples can be placed in the carousel before the required temperature is set and the extraction process begins.  The XT20 extracts, rinses, dries the sample and indicates the completion of the process.  Fats/Oils are determined gravimetrically.
 (Graintec Pty Ltd is the sole authorised distributor for Ankom Technologies in Australia)

December 19, 2007

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For further information, contact;                              
Graintec Scientific, www.graintec.com.au