PLANT MANAGEMENT
Using a composition analyser can dramatically enhance precision and accuracy SPEED UP YOUR ANALYSIS
How near infrared composition analysers provide almost immediate testing, expediting quality assurance while reducing costs
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or industrial processors and manufacturers, a composition analyser can be a crucial instrument in any lab or
production-line setting. These can not only test the makeup, efficacy, and quality of products but help engineers evaluate moisture levels including proteins, fats, oils, contaminants, BTU, water activity, carbon content, film thickness, and coat weight. “Owing to the range of accurate
testing readily available with a composition analyser, using one can dramatically enhance precision and accuracy. With the right calibrations, operators can employ such a tool during any stage of product development from R&D through production to ensure a quality result,”
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says John Bogart, managing director of Kett US, a manufacturer of a full range of organic composition analysers. However, in many cases, using
traditional testing methods to determine a sample’s composition can be time-consuming and labour- intensive. This can cause testing, development, and quality control costs to skyrocket. The costs of performing tests, delaying operations to wait for results, and paying for the purchase and proper disposal of consumable products like reagents and chemicals for testing continue to add up. Fortunately, with the right
instruments and careful planning, lengthy test cycles can be dramatically cut, saving a substantial amount of time and money, while
significantly improving quality control. “Using cutting-edge instruments
like near infrared (NIR) composition analysers that provide almost instant, lab-quality test results can make all the difference during development and production. This monitoring can be essential not only for precision and correct composition but also for safety and compliance,” says Bogart.
THE BENEFITS OF FASTER COMPOSITION ANALYSIS With conventional, outdated testing equipment, sample preparation can be a labour-intensive process. Even when a sample is ready for composition testing, the work and waiting have only just begun.
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