Labconco Crude Fiber Apparatus

Crude Fiber Apparatus is used in the determination of crude fiber in feed, food and other agricultural products.
It is widely used by state, federal and industrial control labs and is listed by AOAC International. The procedure involves subjecting a sample to the simulated action of the digestive system. Samples are boiled in acid and washed and then boiled in alkali and washed again. Remaining solids are isolated and termed insoluble fiber or crude fiber, which are the indigestible parts of agricultural products such as cellulose and other materials. Six samples may be processed at one time.
. Sturdy anodized aluminum framework supports the manifold.
. Six 350 watt heaters
. Six infinite control knobs direct the variable heat input from 20-100% of capacity.
. Spring compression connections between the beakers and condenser elements hold the beakers in place, preventing bumping and possible breakage when boiling begins.
. Stainless steel condensers have inverted cone bases. These cones direct the condensate back toward the sides of the beakers, which helps wash down froth and fiber that may adhere to the beaker sides.
. Twelve tall-form, straight-sided 600 ml beakers, of durable thick-wall borosilicate glass, are provided.
. 35 11/16 wide 9 deep 27 3/16 height
. 137 lbs. shipping weight