Overall laboratory efficiency is further improved by the purpose-developed handling tools delivered with the Soxtec™ system. The tools for simple batch-wise sample handling save time, simplify usage and minimise risk of operator error. There is no longer any need for manual handling of thimbles or hot extraction cups.
The Soxtec™ series consist of various levels of automation from manual to fully automated solutions:
| Soxtec™ 8000 |
ST 255 Soxtec™ | ST 243 Soxtec™ | |
| Levels of automation | Fully automated | Semi automated | Manual |
| Positions | 6 - 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Capacity/day | 42/86 samples | 30 - 36 samples | 30 - 36 samples |
| Solvent volume | 40 - 110 ml |
70 - 90 ml |
40 - 50 ml |
| Thimble diameter | 26, 33 mm | 26, 33 mm | 26 mm |
| Compatible with hydrolysis unit | Hydrotec™ 8000 | Hydrotec™ 8000 |
| Extraction time | Typically 45 – 60 min |
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| Solvent volume | 40 – 50 ml | |
| Sample size | 0.5 – 3 g depending on sample type |
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| Capacity/batch | 6 positions | |
| Capacity/day | 36 samples | |
| Temperature range | 0 – 285 °C | |
| Measuring range | 0.1 – 100 % | |
| Reproducibility | 1% rel. or better (5 – 100% fat) | |
| Solvent recovery | Typically 80 % | |
| Accuracy | According to officially approved methods | |
| Installation Requirements |
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| Power supply | 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 115 V, 50-60 Hz |
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| Power consumption |
1250 W |
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| Water consumption |
2/l min |
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| ST 243 Soxtec Extraction Unit |
ST 243 Soxtec Control Unit |
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| Weight |
30 kg |
3 kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
570 × 350 × 580 mm |
280 × 230 × 190 mm |
| Ventilation |
Fume hood min. airflow 0,5 m/s (inter locked) | |
