Wet chemistry forms the basis of greatly improved reference methods of analysis developed by FOSS. Our radically improved Kjeldahl, Soxhlet, Weende and van Soest wet chemistry reference methods perform dual roles and dramatically cut laboratory time and costs. The methods can either be used in independent laboratory systems to provide reliable results based on wet chemistry analysis or, because of their accuracy and precision, they can be used to create valid calibrations for NIR/NIT analysis systems.
We supply a full range of Kjeltec™ Systems and Digestion Systems for protein and nitrogen determinations and other parameters.
Compared with traditional Soxhlet methods, our automated Soxtec™ Systems are five times faster, safer and more economical, due to heavily reduced solvent usage.
FOSS Fibertec™ Systems are specifically designed to determine crude fiber, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF)-, and lignin, according to relevant ISO, EC and AOAC standards.
Rapid, flow injection analysis (FIA) with low reagent consumption is performed by our FIAstar™ Systems, for analysis of nutrients and other parameters in water and soil, as well as in meat or other food products.
Sample Preparation is vital
Certain analytical techniques demand good sample preparation as part of the total analysis procedure. Dependable results are ensured by correct procedures. This is important for two main reasons:
To reduce sampling errors by making sample constituents homogeneous
To make analysis accessible for NIR scanning or treatment by reagents, solvents, enzymes, etc. by breaking down samples into small particles. This also speeds up drying procedures.
FOSS provides a wide range of highly effective sample preparation mills and grinders - Cemotec™ mill, Cyclotec™ mill, Knifetec™ mill, Homogenizers, - that contribute to dependable results.
Please use the Product guide to find the right solution for your exact needs.
Specific solutions
Digestion System
The Tecator™ Digestion systems are designed for simultaneous, manual or automatic, batch digestion of 8 or 20 samples in 250ml or 100ml tubes. A 40 tube, 100ml version is also available.
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FIAstar™ 5000 Systems
The FIAstar™ System is used for automatic wet chemical analysis of a wide range of samples (up to 180 per hour) in water, wine, soil, meat and dairy products, as well as in other foodstuffs. Up to three parameters can be analyzed simultaneously. The standard dual-wavelength detector reduces all baseline disturbances.
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Fibertec™ Systems
Fibertec™ Systems enable semi-automated hydrolysis, extraction, digestion and separation systems for optimal crude, detergent and dietary fiber determinations, according to approved methods and standards in batches of six samples.
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Kjeltec™ systems
Kjeltec™ systems provide semi-automated to fully automated systems for Kjeldahl protein/nitrogen analysis and other distillation methods.
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Soxtec™ Systems
The Soxtec™ Systems are the fastest on the market for multipurpose automated solvent extraction of food, animal feed, grains, textiles, water, plastics, rubber and many more without loss of accuracy. The entire extraction takes place in a closed, secure system. A complementary Hydrolysis system enables Total Fat determinations to be performed.
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Sample Preparation Mills
The key to successful analysis, FOSS supply a wide range of laboratory Mills and Homogenisers to ensure that the analytical sample is representative of the bulk ensuring accuracy and precision for all your compositional analysis needs.
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