Crude Fiber Digestor; 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 18.3 A

Determine the presence of indigestible plant materials, ?crude fiber,? in food, feed, and other agricultural products|Process up to six samples at once|Six, 350-watt spring-loaded heaters offer easy, one-handed operation|Variable heat control from 20 to 100% of capacity|Listed in Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) methods|115 VAC operation|1 year warranty|The crude fiber digestor is a reflux condenser that simulates the action of the digestive system to determine the amount of insoluble fiber or crude fiber in a sample. Samples are boiled in acid and washed, then boiled in alkalis and washed again. The remaining dried solids, the indigestible parts of the product are cooled, weighed, and recorded as crude fiber. Food and agricultural industries use crude fiber analysis to evaluate the nutritional quality of some plant-based foods and animal feed. Processes up to six samples simultaneously with speed and accuracy. The six spring-loaded heaters easily raise and lower into position with one hand. Each 350-watt heater is embedded in a ceramic material to provide an even distribution of heat. Easily control each heater using an infinite variable heat controller.