Fiber Quality Analyzer FQA-360

Key Product Information:

Product Name: Fiber Quality Analyzer – 360 (FQA-360)
Product Code: LDA17
Standards/Methods: TAPPI T 271, ISO 16065-1, ISO 16065-2, ISO 23713, PAPTAC B.4
Test Material: Pulp
Manufacturer: OpTest Equipment Inc.
Availability: Worldwide

Specifications:

• Rapid and accurate measurement of fiber length, width, curl, and kink for fibers from 0.05 mm to 15 mm
• All fiber values measured simultaneously with a single camera
• Polarized light provides accurate fiber length and shape measurements
• Patented flow cell stays clean and prevents plugging
• Exceeds the standard specifications of Tappi T271, PAPTAC B.4, and ISO 16065-1
• Minimal maintenance requirements

Measurements:

• Fiber length, width, curl, and kink
• Mean fiber coarseness
• Hardwood/softwood ratio
• Degree of external fiber fibrillation
• Shive analysis and vessel element analysis

Dimensions (including Beaker Carousel accessory):

• 610 mm L x 560 mm W x 760 mm H

Weight (including Beaker Carousel accessory):

• 45 kg

Connections:

• PC Workstation: Windows™ 7 or higher, 8 GB RAM, 2 Gigabit Ethernet connections, USB port, Microsoft Excel™ (2007, 2010 or higher), Minimum 20” display recommended
• Power: 200W stable within 5% and transient free within 10%
• Water: Pressure = 275 kPa (40 PSI), mineral free (less than 50 mg/L residue after evaporation), filtered (external at 5 μm) air-free (less than 0.05% free and bound air by volume)

Options:

• Coarseness, Fiber Wall Thickness & Hwd/Swd Ratio Software
• Shive Analysis Software
• Vessel Element Analysis Software
• Degree of External Fiber Fibrillation (%) Software
• Calibration Check Fiber Kits
• Water Filter Replacement Kits
• Non-polarizing Optics

Accessories:

• OpTiBlend: Software that uses data files to estimate the %-weight content of up to 5 species
• Beaker Carousel (BC) to automatically test up to 6 specimens
• PC Workstation & Excel™