Autofilt Z

Autofilt Z

The Schmidt+Haensch Autofilt Z is an automatic, portable filtration unit and a follow-up development of the semi-automatic Autofilt, offering the fastest sample filtration for laboratory use. Filtration units like the Autofilt Z complement NIR polarimeters for lead-free sample preparation of first-pressed juice from sugar beets and sugar canes, allowing easy and fast filtration of turbid and highly coloured samples. The filtration time is drastically shortened, and samples are prepared without environmentally hazardous clarification chemicals. An advanced sensor and processor-based system discards the pre- and post-filtrate fractions, providing a high-quality filtrate: the first filtrate portion (which can contain suspended matter and particles) is discarded, as is the third filtration portion, which is often accompanied by foam. The result is a high-quality filtrate with a constant sample volume, independent of the operator, sample viscosity, and turbidity.

Key Features

• Adjustable filtration pressure up to max. 5 bar / 0.5 MPa.
• Probe volume of approx. 250ml; sensor-controlled filtrated sample volume of 50ml.
• Environmental operating temperature range of +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 104°F).
• Pressurised air supply up to max. 10 bar / 1 MPa (outer diameter 6mm tube).
• Waste water tube, inner diameter 16mm.
• Power supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 64 Hz, 40 W.
• Discards low-quality pre- and post-filtrate fractions automatically for consistent, high-quality results.

Applications

Ideal for sugar producers and laboratories needing fast, consistent filtration of turbid or highly coloured juice samples ahead of polarimetric or NIR analysis.