Sartorius MA160 Moisture Analyzer: Precision and Efficiency for Complex Moisture Analysis
Introduction to the Sartorius MA160 Moisture Analyzer
The Sartorius MA160 Moisture Analyzer represents the pinnacle of German engineering in moisture content determination, offering fast, accurate, and fully automated analysis for a wide range of industries. Designed for laboratories, quality control (QC) departments, and production facilities, the MA160 combines high-speed drying technology, intelligent method development, and robust performance testing to deliver reliable results with minimal user intervention.
Built with infrared thermogravimetric technology, the MA160 is ideal for analyzing solids, pastes, and liquids across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, chemicals, paper, and environmental testing. With its Method Development Assistant, SD card data transfer, and 100 stored methods, this analyzer simplifies complex workflows while ensuring compliance with GLP, ISO, and industry standards.
Key Features & Benefits
1. High-Speed & Precise Moisture Determination
- 600W AURI heating system ensures uniform drying (30% faster than conventional IR lamps).
- Fully automatic endpoint detection stops measurement when weight stabilizes, eliminating guesswork.
- Readability: 1 mg (0.01%) with ±0.05% reproducibility (for samples >5g).
- Temperature range: 40°C – 200°C (1°C increments) with standby heating (50°C–120°C).
2. Smart Method Development & Storage
- Method Development Assistant creates optimized drying profiles in just 3 test runs.
- Stores up to 100 methods with customizable parameters (drying modes, shutoff criteria).
- SD card import/export for easy method sharing across multiple analyzers.
3. User-Friendly Operation & Compliance
- Touchscreen interface with multilingual support (English, Chinese, French, Japanese, etc.).
- Auto-calibration verification with ReproEasy test pads (5-minute performance check).
- GLP-compliant printouts via optional YDP30 printer or USB data export.
- 999-result memory for traceability and audit trails.
4. Rugged Design & Easy Maintenance
- Removable hood & sample chamber for dishwasher-safe cleaning.
- Durable AURI heater (resistant to contamination, unlike halogen lamps).
- SoftClose mechanism prevents accidental damage during sample handling.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Max. Weighing Capacity | 200 g |
Readability | 1 mg / 0.01% |
Reproducibility | ±0.05% (>5g sample) |
Heating System | 600W AURI IR heater |
Drying Modes | Standard, Gentle, MA35 Mode |
Shutoff Modes | Fully automatic, Semi-auto (mg/%), Timer, Manual |
Data Storage | 100 methods, 999 results |
Connectivity | SD card, USB, optional printer (YDP30) |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 215 × 400 × 210 mm |
Weight | 6.2 kg |
Applications Across Industries
1.) Pharmaceuticals & QC Labs
- API moisture analysis for stability testing.
- Excipient drying profiles in tablet formulation.
- Compliance with USP/EP standards.
2.) Food & Beverage
- Moisture in grains, powders, dairy, meat.
- Shelf-life testing for packaged foods.
- Sugar content analysis in confectionery.
3.) Chemicals & Plastics
- Polymer resin moisture control.
- Solvent content in coatings & adhesives.
- Batch consistency verification.
4.) Paper, Textiles & Environmental Testing
- Fiber moisture in paper production.
- Wastewater sludge drying analysis.
- Regulatory compliance (EPA, ISO).
Why Choose the Sartorius MA160?
1.) Unmatched Speed & Accuracy
- 30% faster drying than halogen-based analyzers.
- Automatic endpoint detection ensures precision.
2.) Intelligent Automation
- Method Development Assistant reduces setup time.
- SD card transfer simplifies lab workflows.
3.) Compliance & Data Integrity
- GLP/ISO-ready documentation.
- 999-result memory for full traceability.
4.) Durable & Low-Maintenance
- Dishwasher-safe components.
- AURI heater lasts longer than fragile halogen lamps.
Conclusion
The Sartorius MA160 Moisture Analyzer is the ultimate solution for fast, precise, and automated moisture determination in demanding lab and production environments. With German-engineered reliability, smart automation, and compliance-ready features, it outperforms traditional halogen-based analyzers in speed, accuracy, and ease of use.
- Ideal for: Pharma QC, food testing, chemical analysis, and environmental labs.
- Key Advantages: Faster drying, method storage, GLP compliance, low maintenance.
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| Maximum weighing capacity | 200 gm |
| Reproducibility, typical | 1.) For initial sample weights of approx. > 1 g: ±0.2% 2.) For initial sample weights of approx. > 5 g: ±0.05% |
| Readability | 1 mg, 0.01% |
| Typical sample quantity | 5 gm – 15 gm |
| Display modes for results | Moisture content in %M and g | dry weight in %S and g | ATRO (ratio) in %M/S |
| Temperature range and settings | 40°C – 200°C, in increments of 1°C | Standby temperature selectable from 50°C – 120°C |
| Sample heating | Infrared radiation by an AURI heating unit, 600 W |
| Heating programs | Standard drying, gentle drying, MA 35 mode |
| Shutoff parameter | Choice of modes: 1.) Fully automatic 2.) Semiautomatic mg (1 mg–50 mg|5 sec. –300 sec.) 3.) Semiautomatic % (0.1%–5.0%|5 sec. –300 sec.) 4.) Timer settings (02:00–99.59 min.) 5.) Manual |
| Access to sample chamber | Removable hood with wide opening angle; SoftClose mechanism |
| Operator guidance features | 1.) Intuitive user interface, including touch screen and easy-to-understand menu prompts 2.) Bar graph for weighing in sample; target attainment function 3.) Display of curves |
| Languages selectable in menu | English set as the default; can be changed in the menu to Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish |
| Methods | 100 methods saved in the non-volatile memory |
| Method development | The Method Development Assistant function enables users to readily develop new methods by performing just three test runs |
| Management of methods | Menu for creating methods and managing a library containing up to 100 methods |
| Data transfer | SD card; function for importing and exporting methods and results |
| Forceps for samples | For easy handling of sample pans |
| Performance test | Menu function for testing the analyzer’s performance using a ReproEasy pad |
| Memory capacity for data storage | Results are saved for the last 999 measurements |
| Status light | Displays the status “analysis running/START,” “analysis completed/STOP” or “analysis error” |
| Sample inspection | LED-illuminated sample chamber, inspection window with grid above the hood |
| Draft shield | Integrated draft shield |
| Cleaning | Removable hood, grid and sample chamber plate for easy cleaning in a laboratory dishwasher |
| Printout | 1.) Printout using the optional, internal printer YDP30; alternatively, the printer YDP20-OCE can be used with an adapter 2.) GLP-compliant, inalterable standard or user-configurable printout | paper-saving mode for short record |
| Monitoring and control of the accuracy of the analyzer as inspection, measuring and test equipment | External calibration using optional calibration weights; Temperature adjustment with optional adjustment set |
| Data interface | Mini USB port 1.) Automatic detection of the Sartorius printers YDP30 and YDP40 2.) Direct data transfer to Microsoft® Office programs without any additional software 3.) Programmable data output interval 4.) SBI data transfer protocol |
| Frequency | 50|60 Hz |
| Power consumption | Max. 640 VA |
| Temperature range | 10°C–30°C |
| Housing dimensions (W × D × H) | 215 × 400 × 210 mm (8.5” × 15.7” × 8.3”) |
| Weight | Approx. 6.2 kg (13.6 lbs.) |
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