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Velp DK8 Digester

A DK8 position Digester for Kjeldahl nitrogen analysis and protein determination, with an aluminium heating block for 250ml (diameter 42mm) test tubes that offer excellent thermal homogeneity and a maximum working temperature of 450 °C. It has an LCD display and 20 customisable program memories.

DK 8 Digestion Unit

Kjeldahl Digestion Units with an 8-position aluminium heating block that offers an excellent thermal homogeneity. 

Thermal homogeneity and precision

 
The DK 8 Series digestion unit with aluminium heating block ensures high thermal homogeneity heating up to 450 °C. The temperature of the block is constantly controlled by a microprocessor and is extremely stable, homogeneous and precise: ±0.5°C at all selectable temperatures.

The DK 8 Series guarantees accuracy and repeatability. The DK 8 performs batch digestion of up to 8 samples with 250 ml test tubes - Ø 42 m, reducing the energy consumption (-13% compared to the previous series). Low energy consumption provides lower costs of analysis and limits CO2 release.
 

Space saving design

The design of the DK series has been carefully engineered to allow laboratories to save valuable space under the hood.

DK Digesters have very compact dimensions: the new aluminum heating block has been lowered and the vertical proportions allow to free precious space in the laboratory.

The structure is made of stainless steel that has been specifically designed and tested to ensure strong resistance to chemicals and mechanical stress.

The aluminum block protection grid provides enhanced heating performance and protects the heating block from splashes and chemicals.

Easy-to-use with the intuitive digital interface

The bright digital display provides maximum visibility and easy-to-read information.

The instrument is operated with 4 keys to navigate the menu options and program the digestions in a simple and fast way

Through the intuitive graphic display it is possible to set up to 20 methods with 4 temperature ramps. 

Acoustic signals inform the operator of the completion of the analysis facilitating the daily use of the digester.

The inclination of the front panel protects it from chemical spillage at high temperatures. 

Fume Neutralization System

Fume Neutralization System
For application where the digestion process produces fumes, acid gases or corrosive substances, the below specific accessories are strongly recommended:
  • JP Pump aspirates noxious fumes
  • SMS Scrubber neutralizes all the fumes

TEMS™ Technology

DK Series Kjeldahl digestion units work with the innovative TEMS™ benefits, for huge savings.

Time Saving: rapid heating reduces wasted time
Energy Saving: limited energy consumption thus cutting CO2 emissions
Money Saving: cost reduction for each analysis
Space Saving: the narrow footprint saves valuable laboratory bench space

 

TECHNICAL DATA

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: Epoxy painted with chemical resistant coating
TEMPERATURE RANGE: Ambient to 450 °C / 842 °F
STABILITY OF THE HEATING BLOCK TEMPERATURE: ± 0,5 °C
PRECISION OF THE HEATING BLOCK TEMPERATURE: ± 0,5 °C
SET TEMPERATURE: Digital readout in °C or °F
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION: Automatic
SELECTABLE RAMPS: up to 4 per program
DIGESTION TIME RANGE: 1 to 999 minutes
TIME SELECTION: 1 minute steps
COUNTDOWN: Digital readout
SELECTABLE LANGUAGE: EN, IT
HEATING PLACES 8-position
SIZE OF TUBES 250 ml test tubes (Ø 42 mm)
POWER: 1150 W
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD):
(ALUMINUM BLOCK ONLY)
230x140x420 mm
9.1x5.5x16.5 in
DIMENSIONS (WXHXD): 230x690x420 mm
9.1x17.2x16.5 in
WEIGHT: 11 kg (24.2 lb)
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