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10/15/2008 -
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Moisture, Fat & Protein in 5 Minutes!

Analyze meat and poultry raw materials and pre-blends for moisture, fat and protein content in less than 5 minutes with the SMART ProFat™!

The SMART ProFat combines microwave moisture measurement with data modeling analysis to rapidly evaluate beef, pork, chicken and turkey meat with superior accuracy and precision. The rapid analysis can be used for process control to make blend corrections, release materials, and ensure least cost formulation. The SMART ProFat can also be used to verify and maintain performance of NIR or X-ray devices.

The system uses an AOAC-approved method to rapidly measure the moisture content and a simple curve fitting program to provide the best estimate of fat and protein content. The performance of the system is comparable to the standard oven drying and fat extraction analysis methods.

Process and Quality Control Benefits

  • Complete meat analysis data in 5 minutes
  • Uses AOAC-approved moisture determination method
  • Performance comparable to standard long methods
  • Rapid analysis for control of the production process
  • Solvent-free

Click here to view the ProFat's preprogrammed methods


Features ^top of page^

Intelli-Temp™ Temperature Control

Continuous feedback during the drying process eliminates sample burning. Microwave power is automatically adjusted to maintain the user-defined temperature setpoint.

Continuous Weighing during Drying

Constant monitoring during drying allows the SMART System5 to determine the precise time a sample is dry, ensuring complete dryness and an accurate result. Eliminate operator-to-operator variation.

Versatility - Moisture, Fat and Protein

The SMART ProFat accurately yields a direct moisture analysis and calculated fat and protein results, giving you more time to make adjustments to your process.

Microwave Power Control

This SMART ProFat feature adjusts the microwave energy based on incoming line voltage, normalizing fluctuations and providing repeatable test conditions. Eliminates unit-to-unit and plant-to-plant variations.

"Dual Monitoring" of Temperature and Weight

By monitoring both the sample temperature and weight loss, the SMART ProFat provides correlation to other temperature-based methods. "Dual Monitoring" allows easy methods development by enabling the user to input the temperature of the standard method and drying to a constant weight (as required by standard oven test procedures).

Environmentally-Friendly

SMART ProFat does not use hazardous chemicals.


Accessories ^top of page^

Intelli-Temp™ Calibrator
Fine-tune your temperature feedback
system in minutes!

  • Calibrate the SMART System5 temperature controller to maintain optimum performance
  • Easy-to-use
  • NIST traceable
  • ISO procedures

The Intelli-Temp Calibrator heats to precisely 130 °C and maintains that temperature while the integrated software calibrates the temperature sensor in the analyzer. It takes only minutes to keep your SMART System in the best possible operating condition.

Bar Code Reader


  • High resolution scanner for UPC codes
  • Scan sample identification numbers quickly and accurately
  • Ideal for laboratories with a heavy workflow

Scan UPC codes for samples quickly and easily with the handheld Bar Code Reader. Integrated software stores sample numbers and test results.

Consumables Kit

Includes 5 air shields, 1 balance stem, 1 balance pan, 5 rolls of printer paper, and 5 black printer ribbons

Sample Pads


CEM sample pads consistently provide the test accuracy and precision demanded by your Process and Quality Control Laboratory. We manufacture our sample pads in a controlled environment to avoid excess moisture, which can cause erratic and inconsistent numbers. Our pads are tested to ensure they meet strict requirements for absorbancy, moisture content and mechanical strength. CEM sample pads can be used in a standard convection oven, infrared balance or other microwave laboratory systems to reduce overall drying time. Our pads are designed to hold a variety of sample types including solids, liquids and slurries. CEM sample pads are approved to be used with AOAC Methods and are manufactured according to ISO-9002 standards.

CEM offers

  • an automatic replenishment program
  • yearly contracts
  • volume discounts

Sample Pad Sizes

Square Pads (4x4 in)
11 cm Round Pads
9 cm Round Pads

Quantity

400/box
200/box
200/box

Please call CEM for pricing and availability. (800) 726-3331


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