Plastic analyzer InfraLab Top Loader

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Overview
Built on the InfraLab Series 9 platform, the InfraLab Top Loader is an at-line analyzer that measures color, moisture and other key constituents in under 5 seconds. The top-loading design simplifies sample presentation and reduces operator variability, making it suitable for bulk, powdered, semi-solid and sheet products.

Features & Benefits

• Integrated color measurement — supports CIELAB and XYZ color spaces and an optional degree-of-roast measurement for coffee.
• Human-error reduction — top-loading sample presentation eliminates the need for sample-leveling devices.
• Rapid feedback — measurement time under 5 seconds, including simultaneous color acquisition; replaces slower laboratory methods.
• Improved process insight — enables faster process control and potential OPEX reduction.

Applications
InfraLab Top Loader Food Analyzer
Measurement of moisture, fat, protein, color and degree of roast in bakery, breakfast cereals, cheese processing, coffee, cocoa bean processing, confectionery, dairy products, ingredients, rice & noodles, starch and sugar processing.

InfraLab Top Loader Industrial Analyzer
Measurement of moisture and color (CIELAB, XYZ) in paper, polymer sheet, chemicals, detergents, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

InfraLab Top Loader Tobacco Analyzer
Measurement of moisture, color (CIELAB, XYZ), nicotine, total sugars, total volatiles, glycerol, propylene glycol and methanol in sheet tobacco.

Sample Types / Use Cases

• Grains, beans and bulk solids where uniform surface presentation is difficult.
• Powders and ground products affected by surface moisture, variable filling/compaction and surface scattering.
• Semi‑liquids and sheet materials (e.g., sheet tobacco, paper, polymer sheets) using the static sample holder.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Measurement time: less than 5 seconds (including simultaneous color measurement).
• Color modes: CIELAB, XYZ; optional degree-of-roast for coffee.
• Measured constituents: moisture, color; typical extensions include fat, protein, degree of roast, nicotine, total sugars, total volatiles, glycerol, propylene glycol, methanol (depending on configuration/calibration).
• Design: top-loading sample presentation with static sample holder for sheet products; upward optics to reduce surface moisture and presentation effects.
• Intended product forms: powders, ground products, beans, grains, semi‑liquids, sheets.
• Primary benefits: reduces operator error, replaces slower laboratory workflows and provides rapid at-line feedback for process control.