Analytical solutions for Laboratories

Automated analysis can play an important role in fulfilling your goals. We demand that the automated solution must be comparable to the traditional method.

Your partner in the laboratory Laboratory methods hardly change, but the tools for implementing them are always developing. FOSS solutions take the burden of laboratory testing, avoiding repetitive, manual procedures while keeping contact with chemicals to a minimum. Automated procedures also help to avoid inevitable human error so that results are consistent and traceable. Industry collaboration and continuous improvement Many years of collaboration with the industry ensures continuous improvement in analytical operations through development of innovative and practical solutions targeted at...

The value of any FOSS laboratory solution can be summarised in three focus areas: 1 INNOVATION: With the increasing demands of a competitive market, labs have to keep running faster. That is why a laboratory solution from FOSS gives you cutting edge technology and innovative design to streamline your lab procedures and optimise your business potential. 2 THROUGHPUT: Running a lab can be costly and time consuming. A Tecator™ Line instrument from FOSS is designed to give you the highest level of automation. We make it possible to process an unrivalled amount of sample tests with the highest possible...

Progress pays FOSS innovations are helping to make a real difference to laboratory operations around the world in research or larger commercial laboratories alike. Constantly improving on established methods, our investment in innovative technology gives you new opportunities to improve your laboratory operations, for instance: FOSS innovative solutions respect the official classical ways of doing reference methods in the lab and at the same time set new standards for time savings on sample handling and risk reduction. For the operator FOSS offers less manual handling, a safer working environment...

THROUGHPUT Less handling, more results Not only does reduced handling improve safety. Capacity and overall throughput is boosted by the steady, consistent flow of results generated by automated solutions. From sample preparation to fully automated analysis, improved efficiency saves time as well as the use of chemicals and solvents, not to mention the money saved by reducing the use of highly-trained staff performing repetitive and time-consuming tasks. The acid hydrolysis step to release bound fat in pre-fat analysis for example, is usually performed by boiling a sample in hydrochloric acid....

Reducing risk Because people and chemicals don’t mix, we have found lots of ways to help you avoid contact with chemicals, solvents and the fumes they create. pressure sensors – you name it –they all alert you to dangerous situations. Enclosed systems and automatic draining systems minimise contact with chemicals, reagents and the fumes that they create. With a FOSS solution: • Automation reduces the risk of contact with chemicals and solvents • The smart use of technology simplifies operations and reduces the risk of accidents • Safe systems allow versatile operations, for example, allowing...

Tecator™ Line Fully automated Highest throughput Official methods Unrivalled accuracy Safest solution available

Labtec™ Line Flexible operations Official methods High accuracy High end safety features

Solvent Extraction Fast and reliable results with high operator safety Ever since the development of the revolutionary Rafatec solvent extraction unit in 1975, FOSS Tecator technology has continuously improved fat analysis operations, culminating most recently in the Soxtec 8000 series. Offering unprecedented levels of automated fat analysis, the Soxtec™ 8000 total fat system consists of an extraction unit, a hydrolysis unit and a single filter that is common to both units. This allows you to perform Randall improved Soxhlet analysis in one integrated action. It’s the first ever seamless solution...

Soxtec™ 8000 Tecator™ Line The Soxtec™ 8000 extraction unit is a fully automated system for fast and safe determination of extractable matter. The standard model has six hotplate positions, extendable to 12, making it possible to handle up to seven batches (84 samples) per day. For total fat analysis, the Hydrocap filter is transferred from the hydrolysis unit to the extraction unit which then performs the four extraction steps boiling, rinsing, solvent recovery and auto shut down, fully unattended. ST 255 Soxtec™ Labtec™ Line The semi-automated ST 255 Soxtec™ is used for fast and safe determinations...

Break the total fat bottleneck The hydrolysis stage is often considered the bottleneck in total fat analysis because a limited flow of samples here means limited flow in the subsequent extraction phase. The unique Hydrocap single filter improves throughput by containing the sample all the way through from the initial weighing, through hydrolysis to final extraction. The filter fits into an easy-to-handle holder. This is placed in a 12 position hydrolysis system and then transferred directly to the extraction unit which has up to 12 positions. The virtually seamless sample transfer from hydrolysis...

Hydrotec™ 8000 Tecator™ Line The Hydrotec™ 8000 is ideal for the busy laboratory requiring high throughput of samples. It is an innovative, fully automated system that performs automated acid hydrolysis without sample transfer. It has a small footprint and unique batch-handling features. Automated acid rinsing until neutral PH is reached, is included. SC 247 SoxCap™ Labtec™ Line The SC 247 SoxCapTM performs hydrolysis, filtration and washing with no need for sample transfer and minimum manual handling using the batch handling tools. The patented technique is based on the SoxCap capsule’s ability...

Improved throughput with minimal cost able steam generator, dilution water and alkali addition together with tube emptying. The Kjeltec™ series combines the best possible accuracy and precision, with the lowest possible cost/test. There are a number of models to match different needs. Typical Applications EN ISO 5983-2 (AOAC 2001:11) which applies to Protein/Nitrogen in Animal Feeds, Cereals, Forages, Oil seeds, Pet Foods and Fish Meal. This standard is also the reference method for the determination of nitrogen/protein by: Innovation, throughput and safety – three major considerations for any...