Sartorius MA35 Infrared Moisture Analyzer- NEW
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The Sartorius MA35 Infrared Moisture Analyzer is a compact, rugged thermogravimetric moisture analyzer designed for quick and reliable determination of moisture content in liquid, pasty, and solid samples. With a 35 g maximum weighing capacity, 1 mg weighing resolution, 0.01% moisture resolution, and a durable metal-rod infrared heating system operating from 40°C to 160°C, the MA35 provides laboratories and production environments with a straightforward solution for routine moisture analysis.
Available brand new from American Instrument Exchange, the MA35M-115US is designed for applications where ease of use, durability, and repeatable routine measurements are more important than extensive method programming or advanced data-management capabilities.
The MA35 offers fully automatic endpoint determination as well as timer-based operation, allowing users to perform routine moisture measurements with minimal setup. Its simplified operating architecture makes it especially useful for production environments, incoming-goods inspection, quality-control laboratories, and other settings where the same or similar materials are tested repeatedly.
This instrument is supplied new and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
35 g maximum weighing capacity
1 mg weighing resolution
0.01% moisture resolution
Recommended moisture range of approximately 3–99%
Rugged metal-rod infrared heating system
40°C to 160°C temperature range
Temperature adjustable in 1°C increments
Fully automatic endpoint determination
Timer settings from 0.1 to 99 minutes
Standard drying mode
Context-sensitive operator guidance
Hinged sample-chamber cover
90 mm diameter sample pan
RS232C data interface
Moisture, dry-weight, ratio, and residue result formats
Optional external data printer
Durable construction for routine laboratory and production use
115 V configuration
Brand new from American Instrument Exchange
Sartorius manufacturer warranty included
The Sartorius MA35 is designed as an entry-level moisture analyzer for laboratories and production environments that need reliable thermogravimetric moisture testing without the complexity of a more advanced programmable system.
The instrument determines moisture by measuring the mass of a sample before and during controlled infrared heating.
As the sample is heated, water and other volatile components leave the material. The integrated weighing system continuously measures the resulting reduction in mass.
The MA35 then calculates the moisture content or another selected result.
Because weighing and drying are integrated into a single instrument, the MA35 can significantly reduce analysis time compared with conventional drying-oven methods.
Sartorius specifically positions the MA35 for simple routine checks, incoming-goods inspection, production areas, and laboratory applications where robust construction and ease of use are priorities.
The Sartorius MA35 is well suited for routine moisture analysis in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, agricultural, plastics, cosmetics, environmental, manufacturing, and general quality-control applications.
Food laboratories may use the MA35 for powders, grains, flour, starches, ingredients, processed foods, and other materials where moisture influences product quality or shelf stability.
Chemical and pharmaceutical operations can use the analyzer for raw materials, powders, granulates, and incoming-goods testing.
Production facilities may use the MA35 for in-process moisture checks where rapid results are needed to support manufacturing decisions.
Agricultural and environmental laboratories can also use the instrument for materials where a straightforward loss-on-drying moisture result is sufficient.
The MA35 is particularly well suited for quality-control laboratories, production facilities, incoming-goods inspection areas, food manufacturers, chemical plants, agricultural laboratories, educational facilities, and industrial environments.
Its rugged design makes it useful outside traditional analytical laboratories as well.
Sartorius emphasizes resistance to vibration and contamination, making the MA35 appropriate for environments where a more delicate analytical instrument might be less practical.
The MA35 is best suited for laboratories performing relatively uniform moisture-analysis tasks rather than facilities requiring dozens of stored methods or extensive method-development tools.
The MA35 determines moisture using the thermogravimetric loss-on-drying principle.
A sample is placed on a disposable sample pan and weighed.
The infrared heater then raises the material to the selected temperature.
As moisture evaporates, the sample loses mass.
The integrated weighing system tracks this change continuously.
Once the selected endpoint has been reached, the analyzer stops the measurement and reports the result in the chosen format.
This process can reduce moisture analysis from an hours-long oven procedure to a measurement that may be completed within approximately 10 to 20 minutes for many suitable samples.
The MA35 uses a robust metal-rod heating system rather than a glass halogen or quartz lamp.
This heater design is intended to provide durability and consistent infrared heating in environments where the instrument may be used frequently or exposed to more demanding operating conditions.
The metal heating elements are particularly suitable for routine production and quality-control work.
Compared with more delicate heating technologies, the metal-rod heater can be advantageous in facilities where reliability and resistance to everyday handling are important considerations.
The MA35 allows drying temperatures between 40°C and 160°C to be selected in 1°C increments.
This range is suitable for a broad selection of routine moisture-analysis procedures.
Temperature selection is one of the most important factors in thermogravimetric testing.
If the drying temperature is too low, moisture removal may be incomplete or analysis time may become unnecessarily long.
If the temperature is too high, the sample may decompose, oxidize, scorch, or release volatile substances other than water.
The selected temperature should therefore be appropriate for both the material being tested and the reference method the laboratory is attempting to reproduce.
One of the MA35's most useful features is fully automatic endpoint determination.
During drying, the analyzer continuously monitors the change in sample mass.
When the rate of mass loss reaches the instrument's automatic stability criterion, the MA35 ends the measurement.
This reduces the need for users to determine an appropriate drying time manually for each test.
Automatic endpoint determination can simplify routine operation and reduce unnecessary drying time.
For laboratories analyzing similar products repeatedly, this can make the MA35 particularly easy to operate.
In addition to automatic endpoint determination, the MA35 supports timer-based measurements from 0.1 to 99 minutes.
A timer method can be useful when a standard operating procedure specifies a fixed drying duration.
This provides laboratories with a second option when automatic endpoint detection is not appropriate for a particular material or validated method.
The MA35 therefore supports both simplified automatic operation and fixed-time routine testing.
The MA35 has a maximum weighing capacity of 35 g.
This is considerably lower than the 200 g capacity of the MA160 or the 100 g capacity of the MA100.
For moisture analysis, however, maximum capacity should not be confused with typical sample size.
Many thermogravimetric methods use only a few grams of material.
The 35 g capacity is therefore sufficient for a broad range of routine moisture applications.
The appropriate initial sample mass depends on the moisture content, sample characteristics, drying behavior, and repeatability requirements of the procedure.
The integrated weighing system provides 1 mg resolution.
This allows the analyzer to track small changes in sample mass throughout the drying process.
The MA35 reports calculated moisture results with a resolution of 0.01%.
This level of performance is appropriate for many routine quality-control and production applications.
Laboratories requiring substantially finer mass resolution may benefit from the MA100, which uses a 0.1 mg weighing system and can display moisture results to 0.001%.
Sample size affects both repeatability and drying behavior.
A larger representative sample typically produces a larger absolute weight change as moisture is removed, which can improve reproducibility.
However, an excessively thick sample layer can slow drying or cause uneven moisture removal.
Samples should generally be distributed evenly across the pan.
The laboratory should establish a consistent sample mass and preparation technique as part of the moisture-analysis procedure.
Consistency in sample preparation is often just as important as the analyzer itself when comparing results over time.
The MA35 is designed around simple routine operation.
Its interface provides context-sensitive menu guidance using alphanumeric prompts and icons.
Unlike more advanced moisture analyzers with extensive method libraries and touchscreen programming, the MA35 emphasizes a streamlined workflow.
This can reduce training requirements for technicians who perform repetitive measurements.
It can also help improve consistency in production areas where the analyzer may be used by multiple operators with different levels of laboratory experience.
The MA35 is intended primarily for uniform routine measurements rather than extensive multi-product method management.
The instrument provides one active program rather than the 30 stored programs available on the MA100 or the 100 methods available on the MA160.
This simpler architecture is an advantage when the same material or a small group of similar materials is analyzed repeatedly.
Laboratories needing to switch frequently among many validated procedures may benefit from a more advanced moisture analyzer with greater method memory.
The MA35 can report results in several formats, including:
Percent moisture
Percent dry weight or solids
Percent ratio
Grams of residue
These formats cover many common moisture-analysis requirements in laboratory, production, and quality-control environments.
The appropriate result format should be selected according to the laboratory's standard procedure or reporting convention.
The MA35 includes an RS232C data interface.
This allows results to be transmitted to compatible external devices such as a printer or data-collection system.
An optional external printer can be used when hard-copy documentation is required.
The instrument can also support standardized printouts for laboratories that need basic measurement documentation.
A major advantage of the MA35 is its rugged construction.
Sartorius designed the instrument to tolerate routine exposure to vibration, dirt, and production-area conditions better than more delicate analytical instruments.
This makes it particularly useful for incoming-goods inspection, manufacturing areas, and process-support laboratories.
The MA35 can therefore serve as a bridge between conventional laboratory instrumentation and practical production-floor quality control.
| Specification | Sartorius MA35M-115US |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Infrared Moisture Analyzer |
| Moisture Analysis Method | Thermogravimetric / Loss on Drying |
| Maximum Weighing Capacity | 35 g |
| Weighing Resolution | 1 mg |
| Moisture Resolution | 0.01% |
| Recommended Moisture Range | Approx. 3–99% |
| Heating Source | Metal-Rod Infrared Heater |
| Heater Power | Approx. 360 W |
| Temperature Range | 40°C–160°C |
| Temperature Adjustment | 1°C increments |
| Heating Mode | Standard Drying |
| Analysis Modes | Fully Automatic and Timer |
| Timer Range | 0.1–99 minutes |
| Program Memories | 1 |
| Sample Pan Diameter | 90 mm |
| Sample Chamber Access | Hinged Cover |
| Result Formats | % Moisture, % Dry Weight, % Ratio, g Residue |
| Data Interface | RS232C |
| Built-In Calibration Weight | No |
| reproTEST | No |
| External Printer | Optional |
| Depth | Approx. 366 mm |
| Electrical | 115 V |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | Sartorius Manufacturer Warranty |
The MA35 and MA160 are designed for different levels of moisture-analysis complexity.
The MA35 is a simpler routine analyzer with 35 g capacity, 1 mg weighing resolution, a 40°C to 160°C temperature range, one active program, and straightforward automatic or timer-based endpoint control.
The MA160 provides 200 g capacity, the same 1 mg weighing resolution, a broader 40°C to 200°C temperature range, a touchscreen interface, up to 100 stored methods, automatic storage of the last 999 results, Method Development Assistant functionality, and reproTEST support.
The MA35 is an excellent choice when the laboratory performs a limited number of repetitive moisture tests and values simplicity and durability.
The MA160 becomes more attractive when multiple products, extensive method storage, method development, and greater data management are required.
The MA100 provides substantially greater analytical sensitivity than the MA35.
The MA35 uses a 1 mg weighing system and displays moisture to 0.01%.
The MA100 provides 0.1 mg weighing resolution and moisture resolution to 0.001%.
The MA100 also provides multiple drying modes, up to 30 stored programs, advanced method functionality, and different heater configurations.
The MA35 is therefore better suited for straightforward routine moisture testing, while the MA100 is designed for applications requiring higher sensitivity and greater analytical flexibility.
Conventional loss-on-drying procedures may require a sample to be weighed, placed in an oven, dried for an extended period, cooled, and weighed again.
Some methods require multiple drying cycles until constant mass is reached.
The MA35 combines heating and weighing in a single instrument and continuously monitors the sample during drying.
For appropriate materials, Sartorius indicates that results can often be obtained within approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
This can significantly improve throughput in quality-control or production environments.
However, laboratories operating under standardized or validated oven procedures should establish an appropriate correlation before substituting an infrared moisture-analyzer method.
The MA35 is particularly attractive when a laboratory needs a moisture analyzer for repetitive, standardized testing.
Its simplified interface, automatic endpoint detection, durable metal heater, and rugged construction make it easier to deploy in environments where multiple operators may use the instrument.
The analyzer is less appropriate when dozens of different methods need to be stored and recalled.
In those situations, a system such as the MA160 may provide greater workflow flexibility.
The key advantage of the MA35 is simplicity: it is designed to perform routine moisture measurements reliably without requiring extensive method-management features.
This Sartorius MA35M-115US Infrared Moisture Analyzer is offered brand new through American Instrument Exchange.
It is not used or refurbished equipment.
The analyzer is supplied as new equipment and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
For laboratories and production facilities that need straightforward moisture testing, automatic endpoint determination, durable construction, and a simple operator workflow, the MA35 offers a practical alternative to more complex moisture-analysis systems.
The MA35 contains both a precision weighing system and an infrared heating system, so proper installation remains important.
The analyzer should be placed on a stable, level work surface away from excessive vibration.
Strong HVAC airflow, fans, and unstable benches should also be avoided when possible.
Adequate clearance should be maintained around the sample chamber and heating system.
After shipping, the instrument should be allowed to acclimate to the laboratory or production environment before critical measurements begin.
For quality-controlled applications, users should perform appropriate verification and establish a consistent moisture-analysis method before placing the instrument into routine use.
American Instrument Exchange maintains an extensive inventory of used, refurbished, and new laboratory balances, including analytical balances, semi-micro balances, microbalances, precision balances, and moisture analyzers for applications ranging from routine sample preparation to high-resolution quantitative analysis.
Labs developing complete analytical or sample-preparation workflows can also source centrifuges, water baths, incubators, laboratory refrigerators, laboratory freezers, and other laboratory equipment from American Instrument Exchange.
The MA35 determines moisture and dry-matter content using thermogravimetric loss-on-drying analysis.
The Sartorius MA35M-115US has a maximum weighing capacity of 35 g.
The current Sartorius MA35M-115US is rated for 35 g maximum capacity. A 70 g specification sometimes appears in older or incorrect reseller data but should not be used for this model.
The integrated weighing system provides 1 mg resolution.
The MA35 displays moisture results to 0.01%.
The MA35 uses a rugged metal-rod infrared heating system.
The analyzer operates from 40°C to 160°C with adjustment in 1°C increments.
Yes. Fully automatic endpoint determination monitors the drying curve and stops the measurement when the appropriate stability criterion has been reached.
Yes. Timer settings from 0.1 to 99 minutes are available.
The MA35 is designed around a single-program workflow rather than a large method library.
No. Sartorius specifies that the MA35 does not include a built-in calibration weight.
No. reproTEST is not included on the MA35. Laboratories requiring that capability may prefer the MA160 or MA100 platform.
The MA35 can display percent moisture, percent dry weight or solids, percent ratio, and grams of residue.
Yes. The instrument includes an RS232C interface and can be used with compatible external devices such as a printer.
The MA35 is designed for simple routine measurements and offers 35 g capacity, one active program, and a 40°C to 160°C temperature range. The MA160 provides 200 g capacity, 100 stored methods, a touchscreen interface, result memory, Method Development Assistant, and a broader 40°C to 200°C range.
This MA35M-115US is offered brand new through American Instrument Exchange and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
The MA35 combines straightforward operation, 1 mg weighing resolution, 0.01% moisture resolution, automatic endpoint determination, durable metal-rod infrared heating, and rugged construction in a moisture analyzer designed for routine laboratory and production measurements.
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