VELP Scientifica FIWE6 Crude Fiber Extraction Rack

Product Description
FIWE units are suitable for the crude fiber analysis and detergent fiber extraction according to official standard methods. These are Fiber Analyzers that use pre-heated reagents for fiber analysis according to Weende, Van Soest and other official methods.

Vegetables and derived products are made up of substances belonging to different categories:
~ Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, mineral salts
~ A non-digestible component consisting of polymers (lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin) called 'fiber'
~ Nutritional importance for analysis: Too much fiber can cause digestive problems.
~ Low fiber intake creates irregularities in the functioning of the digestive tract
~ Authorities of almost all countries require manufacturers of food & feed products to declare the fiber content as part of the nutritional table

Weende Method: The oldest analytical procedure still in use today, in which fiber concentration is measured as crude fiber (CF)
Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) Method: A method developed by Van Soest, being now the most common measure of fiber used for animal feed analysis

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

Recommendations
~ Combine with COEX for cold extraction before fiber analysis

SPECIFICATIONS:
~ Type of extractions: cold and hot extractions
~ Number of samples: FIWE 6 6 positions
~ Samples: individually processed
~ Sample quantity: from 005 to 3 g
~ Sample removal: air pump
~ Reagent discharge: peristaltic pump
~ Digital timer: 0 - 99 minutes with acoustic signal at the end
~ Temperature: electronic regulation
~ Reagents and cooling water: separated outlets

APPLICATIONS:
~ Raw fiber (Weende, Wijstrom)
~ Neutral or acid detergent treatment fiber (Van Soest)
~ Lignin, Cellulose, Hemicellulose
The following link provides additional information from the manufacturer's brochure. Click to open the PDF in a new window or right-click to download it:
VELP FIWE6 Crude Fiber Extraction Rack or copy the following into your browser address window: labequip.ca/stock/pictures/n1739.pdf
Made in Italy.

ACCESSORIES:

COMES COMPLETE WITH:
FIWE 6 instrument
F20710430 RC 2
40000161 Heat shield
10001086 PVC tube
A00000140 Glass crucible P2 - 6pcs
10001112 Reagent glass bottle (x2)
10000247 Pincer for crucibles
40000160 Crucibles holder
10000280 Inlet tube

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AT ADDIONAL COST:
Glass crucible P0, 6pcs/box
Glass crucible P1, 6pcs/box
Glass crucible P2, 6pcs/box
Glass crucibles P3, 6pcs/box
IQ/OQ FIWE Manual
Oat meal, 30g
PM Kit Full FIWE
PM Kit Regular FIWE
RC2
RC2
User Kit FIWE
Vaflon seal for FIWE (Scharrer method)
Water spray device

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