The quality and shelf life of food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products are fundamental for any company operating in these sectors. The F-920 instrument from Felix Instruments and the aWLife water activity analyzer from Steroglass are essential for ensuring product control and safety. This guide illustrates how to use both tools to optimize production and quality control processes.
F-920 Gas Analyzer by Felix Instruments
Product Description
The F-920 allows for the analysis of the indicated parameters without being affected by interferences from treatments used on the product, ensuring a straightforward, immediate, and unobstructed reading quality, as the F-920 is extremely portable and lightweight.
In addition to providing the percentage value of the reading, the integrated display can also show trends over time through a graphical trend, visible at the operator's choice.
The F-920 is an ideal solution for both the Research and Development department and the Production department; compact and easy to use, it is also suitable for production staff who are not particularly specialized.
Key Features
- Fast and real-time measurement of CO2 and O2 concentrations: 0-100%
- Results in less than 6 seconds with only 10 ml of sampling
- Practically unlimited saving functionality with an integrated 16GB SD card
- Portable and lightweight
- Functional at all temperatures and humidity levels, suitable for use in production environments and not just in laboratories
- Wi-Fi for data transfer to a PC
- Battery life for the whole day, over 8 hours
Applications
- Quality Assurance and R&D Laboratories
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) lines
- Verification checks for import/export
- Distribution centers, wholesalers
Benefits
- Verify the correct gas mixture (Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen) inside the packaging to improve the shelf life of packaged products.
- Monitor conditions in real-time during storage and transport.
- Reduce waste thanks to rapid and accurate Quality Control directly in production.
aWlife Water Activity Analyzer by Steroglass
Product Description
The aWlife is a water activity (aW) meter that uses a dew point sensor for accurate measurements. It is essential for determining the shelf life of food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products, preventing microbial growth.
Key Features
- Dew Point Sensor: High precision with an accuracy of ±0.003 aW
- Fast Analysis: Results in less than 5 minutes
- Touch Screen Interface: Intuitive graphical display for easy operation
- Multi-Point Calibration: Ability to calibrate the instrument with multiple standards simultaneously.
Use
- Sample Preparation: Insert the sample into the tray and place it in the analyzer.
- Temperature Setting: Set the desired temperature between 15 and 50°C for analysis.
- Start Analysis: Start the analysis via touch screen. The dew point sensor will determine the water activity of the sample.
- Interpreting Results: Results are displayed and can be saved via USB or Wi-Fi for further analysis.
Benefits
- Quick and precise determination of shelf life
- Reduced risk of microbial growth in products
- Improved quality and safety of products.
The combined use of the F-920 and aWlife enables companies to significantly enhance quality control and product shelf life. By implementing these tools in production processes, precise and continuous monitoring of critical conditions can be achieved, ensuring safe and high-quality products for consumers.
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