Soxtec systems has an extensive range of accessories with glass and aluminium cups and thimbles in different sizes to fit individual laboratory needs and applications.
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.
Compatible with Hydrotec™ 8000 Hydrolysis unit for total fat determination.
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 |
| Performance data at 230 V | |||
| Extraction time | Typically 45 – 60 min |
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| Solvent volume | 70 – 90 ml depending on cup type | ||
| Sample size | 0.5 – 3 g depending on sample type 0.5 – 2 g (for total fat) | ||
| 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 |
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| Power consumption |
1550 W |
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| Water consumption |
2/l min |
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| ST 255 Soxtec™ Extraction Unit |
ST 255 Soxtec™ Control Unit |
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| Weight net |
30 kg |
3 kg |
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
600 × 380 × 580 mm |
310 × 240 × 160 mm |
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| Ventilation | Fume hood min. Airflow 0,5 m/s (inter locked) |
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