Fiber Analyzers that use pre-heated reagents for fiber analysis according to Weende, Van Soest and other official methods.

Raw Fiber Analyzer - Crude Fiber, Neutral & Acid Detergent Fiber

FIWE is a fiber analyzer suitable for raw fiber extraction, conventionally known as an indigestible residue.

The Weende method is the oldest analytical procedure still in use today, in which fiber concentration is measured as crude fiber (CF).
Weende method has been now largely replaced by the Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), a method developed by Van Soest, being now the most common measure of fiber used for animal feed analysis. It measures most of the structural components in plant cells (including lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose), but not pectin.

Another application is Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), that is a portion of the plant fiber and includes cellulose, lignin and variable amounts of xylans.

FIWE fiber analyzer is also suitable for Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL) determination and Wijkstrom technique, a modification of Weende method.

Raw Fiber Analyzer - High Reliability, Single or Multiple Extractions

Perform single or multiple extractions including boiling, rinsing and filtration steps with the maximum reproducibility available.

No sample transfer prevents any possible sample loss, as crucibles can also be used as sample vessels during weighing, drying and washing.

Pre-heat the reagents with RC2 hot plate (included), and pour them directly into the system.

Raw Fiber Analyzer - Impressive Heating Element

An extremely efficient heating element speeds up the analysis, ensuring a rapid heating of the sample, previously mixed with pre-heated reagents.

Also after the second reagent addition, the heating element grants a fast re-heating of the solution, for cospicuous saving in terms of time.

In fact, FIWE Series drastically reduces the time required for the analysis: the equivalent manual procedure will require more than 6 hours, compared to the 2 hours with FIWE

High Performance

• Rapid analysis – 2 hours vs. 6 hours with manual systems
• Reliable results
• High reproducibility
• Back-pressure pump prevents clogging of crucibles

Versatile

• Total raw fiber extraction using Weende technique
• Neutral & acid detergent fiber with NDF, ADF, Van Soest extractions
• Acid detergent lignin extraction with ADL & Van Soest methods
• Fiber fraction analysis (cellulose, hemicellulose & pectin)
• Links boiling,  rinsing and filtration
• Single or multiple samples can be processed

Full System

• Reagent preheating on RC 2 hotplate (provided)
• Same crucibles used for weighing, drying & washing – no loss

Choice of Models

• FIWE is available in different configurations: FIWE 3, a 3-position raw fiber analyzer FIWE 6, a 6-position raw fiber analyzer

Including

Heat shieldFIWE 3: 40000167 FIWE 6: 40000161		PVC tube10001086		Glass crucible P2 - 6pcsA00000140		RC2 hot plateF20700430		Reagent glass bottle10001112
Pincer for crucibles10000247		Crucibles holderFIWE 3: 40000166 FIWE 6: 40000160		Inlet tube10000280