BUCHI ProxiMate NIR spectrometer

The BUCHI ProxiMate is a robust, cost-effective NIR instrument designed especially for the food and feed industries. With chemical and mechanical resistance, the instrument provides users with fast, accurate data on essential parameters during various stages of food production.

Specifically, the NIR spectrometer enables accurate measurement of fat, protein, carbohydrate and moisture content for dairy, meat, grain, edible oil and feed processing applications.

It features IP69 Ingress Protection certification against water and dust, and has also been optimised for easy operation and cost-efficient sample processing.

Other features include: waterproof, stainless steel housing; autocalibration capabilities with targeted pre-installed calibrations; an intuitive touchscreen interface; and a user-friendly operating system with a report editor. It also meets the latest requirements of hygienic design and has been endorsed by the food hygiene agency HALAG.

The instrument has been standardised to allow for seamless integration with other BUCHI production line and laboratory NIR instruments as well as easy transfer from any other legacy spectrometers.

According to the company, the wide wavelength range of the machine allows for measurement of parameters that are independent of NIR such as colour and degree of bake or roast, as well as for improved calibration accuracy.