Gas analysers for the food sector

AGC Instruments has introduced the Map-Pak family of Gas Analysers. The O2 Series and the Combi Series are the first in its new product line of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Analysers.

Designed specifically for the Food Industry, Map-Pak O2 measures the Oxygen content within gas flushed food packages. The measurement range is from 0% to 100% with an accuracy of ±1%, and a resolution of 0.1%. This lightweight portable analyzer has a wide variety of features which make it both efficient and easy to use.

The Map-Pak Combi unit provides more flexibility in that it will measure O2, CO2 & N2 (as a balance). Oxygen levels are measured by an electrochemical sensor and the Carbon Dioxide levels are measured by a nondispersive infrared sensor (NDIR). These sophisticated measurement systems allow fast and accurate readings with the inclusion of Nitrogen as a balance gas reading. The Combi gives the user greater flexibility in terms of analysis and offers more in-depth reporting of data for today’s stringent gas flushed food packaging measures.

Sample measurements and results are achieved within seconds and there is a storage capacity of up to 5,000 measurements. Both units can operate for seven hours on one charge and utilize a Power Saver function that shuts down after two minutes of non-use. Alternatively it can be operated whilst running off the Mains AC power. The user can select from and edit five Operator titles and 25 Product titles. These rugged analyzers are manufactured in a water resistant and wipe clean material, as hygiene is of paramount importance.

AGC Instruments has over 45 years of experience within the gas analysis industry and quality and reliability are assured.

AGC Instruments is looking for distributors for this product.

Two analysers launched!

AGC Instruments launches new MAP Analyser

AGC Instruments has launched the Map-Pak O2, the first analyser in its completely new product line of Modified Atmosphere Packaging Analysers.

Designed specifically for the Food Industry, the Map-Pak O2 measures the Oxygen content within gas flushed food packages. The measurement range is from 0% to 100% with accuracy of 0.1%. This lightweight portable analyzer has a wide variety features and couldn’t be easier to use.

Sample measurements and results are achieved within moments and the operator can
modify various features of the analyser to best suit his or her requirements.

Some of the benefits the Map-Pak O2 has to offer include: An easy operator interface, sharp display with backlight, up to 7 hour operation time and a built in database capable of storing up to 5,000 measurements.

AGC Instruments has decades of experience within the food gas analysis industry and as with all AGC Instruments products, quality and reliability are assured.

The Map-Pak will be available in CO2 and O2/CO2 formats in the very near future. AGC Instruments would also like to announce that it is looking for distributors for this product.

AGC launches new Total Hydrocarbon Gas Analyser

The company has also announced latest addition to their product offering with a newly designed Total Hydrocarbon Gas Analyser.
This new Gas Analyser represents the latest in digital and modern technology, and based on the Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) platform. Having evolved from the its well-known predecessor and now with improved analytical performance, a greater market is being targeted.

Utilising the finest tools available, the ease with which customers are able to achieve the best results has now been made easier.

This new and easy to use THC Analyser has an interactive touch screen display where all controls and results are easily brought to the operator’s attention.

Designed to continuously measure and monitor ppm/ppb concentrations of Hydrocarbons in a gas stream. A heated version is also available for those samples where temperature must remain elevated. With a wide target audience including Air Separation Units, to Industrial Gas Production Sites to the Petrochemical and Refinery markets, AGC are aiming to further their presence and influence on the market.

A wide range of detection down to < 30ppb is achievable with an Autoranging function, other features include standard 4-20mA outputs with alarm contacts, data logging over RS 232, plus the results can be read direct on the display or transmitted to the Control Room or the DCS. Also new to this model is the validation of all results.