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Astori Catalogue 2025

Astori Catalogue 2025

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Overview: This document outlines various testing kits and equipment used in the dairy industry for detecting milk adulteration, verifying pasteurization, and analyzing milk composition. It includes technical specifications, usage procedures, and product codes for ordering.

Milk Adulteration Detection:

Stick c-GMP Test: A lateral-flow strip test for detecting added whey in milk, identifying casein-GlycoMacroPeptide (c-GMP) with sensitivities of 1%, 2%, or 4%. Results are available in 5 minutes without special equipment.
Neutralizers Test: A rapid colorimetric test for detecting added neutralizers like NaOH and KOH in milk, providing results in less than a minute without laboratory equipment.

Pasteurization Verification:

FosfaMilk Test: A colorimetric assay to verify pasteurization by detecting Alkaline Phosphatase enzyme levels, compliant with European standards, providing results within 60 minutes.

Cryoscopy Equipment:

CryoSpecial 1: An entry-level cryoscope for determining freezing point variations in milk, indicating added water, with automatic calibration and results in about 3 minutes.
CryoTouch Series: Advanced cryoscopes with features like touchscreen displays, real-time data visualization, and lactose-free functions, supporting ISO standard methods with large data storage capacities.

Fat Analysis:

Astor 8 Digit Centrifuge: A digital centrifuge for fat determination using the Gerber method, including safety features and digital controls for temperature and time settings.
Astor Multi Centrifuge: A versatile centrifuge for various dairy analyses, offering customizable settings and safety features.

Accessories and Standards: Lists various accessories and standards for cryoscopes and centrifuges, including calibrated tubes, cooling liquids, and precision micropipettes.

Multi-method Centrifuge – Astor Multi:

Adjustable speed range: 500 to 1,300 rpm in 1-rpm steps.
Adjustable time range: 1 to 9,999 minutes in 1-minute steps.
Includes 2 accessory rotors and tube/bottle holders.
Dimensions: 70x60x37 cm; Weight: 44 Kg without rotors.
Power consumption: 1,500 W.

Gerber Method – Waterbath Astor 900/D:

Insulated stainless steel tank with sloping lid to prevent condensation.
Temperature range: 5°C above room temperature to 100°C.
Precision: ±0.2°C; Power supply: 220 V, 1,000 W.

Universal Waterbath AstorBath:

Stainless steel tank with digital thermal regulator.
Temperature range: room temperature to 100°C; Precision: better than ±1°C.
Internal tank size: 29x23x20 cm; Volume: 13 liters.
Power supply: 220 V, 1,100 W.

Universal Waterbath AstorBath XL:

Larger tank for various applications, including Gerber method.
Temperature range: room temperature to 100°C; Precision: better than ±1°C.
Internal tank size: 50x30x20 cm; Volume: 26 liters.
Power supply: 220 V, 2,200 W.

Digital Shaking Waterbath AstorShake:

Designed for Gerber method with constant agitation.
Temperature range: +5°C above room temperature to 100°C; Precision: ±2°C.
Agitation speed: 178 shakes/minute.
Power supply: 230 V, 1,150 W.

Automatic Dairy Analyzer – Speedy Lab:

Quick analysis of fat, proteins, lactose, density, and SNF in dairy samples.
No sample preparation required; results in about 60 seconds.
Measurement ranges: fat 0.01% - 45.00%, proteins 2.00% - 7.00%, lactose 0.01% - 6.00%.
Power supply: 12 VDC for 110/240 VAC, 30 W.

Microbiology and Hygiene Equipment:

High-capacity refrigerated thermostats, incubators, refrigerators, and freezers.
Temperature ranges: 0° - 37°C (thermostats), Amb. - 60°C (incubators), 0°C - 8°C (refrigerators), -18°C - -22°C (freezers).
Features include digital thermal regulator and stainless steel construction.

Colony Counter – Astor 20:

Modern colony counter with pressure-sensitive Petri dish holder.
LED back-lit holder; power consumption: 2 W.
Power voltage: 110 or 220 V.

Thermostatic Unit - Astor 800/D:

Precision thermostatic unit for customized waterbaths.
Temperature range: room temperature +5°C to 100°C; Precision: better than 0.2°C.
Power supply: 220 V, 1,000 W.

Lab Blender – BL Smart: Designed for homogenizing food and feed samples before microbiological analysis, minimizing cell membrane breakage while ensuring excellent mixing results. Suitable for various cultures and samples.

External structure: Stove painted steel
Mixing: 2 flat hammers, 205 hits/minute
Timer: Digital, 1 to 9,999 seconds
Sample volume: 80 to 400 ml
Dimensions: 240x445x365 mm, Weight: 32.5 Kg
Power: 220 V - 50 Hz - 150 W

Fully Programmable Lab Blender – BL Style: Offers programmable homogenization speed and time, reducing cell membrane breakage.

Speeds: Low (3 hits/sec), Middle (3.5 hits/sec), High (4 hits/sec)
Weight: 33.5 Kg

AstorClave 23 – 23-liter Semiautomatic Benchtop Autoclave: Simplifies sterilization processes for small objects and materials.

Chamber: Stainless steel, 23-liter capacity
Features: Automatic steam release, safety sensors
Dimensions: 365x630x470 mm, Weight: 24 Kg
Power: 220 V – 50/60 Hz - 2,100 W

Oenology Distillers:

OH Glasschem Stills: For alcoholic content determination in wine samples, available in 1, 2, 3, or 6-place versions.
SO2 Glasschem Stills: For sulfur dioxide determination, available in 2, 4, 6, or 8-place versions.
VA Glasschem Stills: For volatile acidity determination, available in 1, 3, 4, or 6-place versions.
VA/SO2 Kombo Glasschem Stills: Combines volatile acidity and sulfur dioxide analysis.
VA/SO2/OH Kombo Stills: Combines volatile acidity, sulfur dioxide, and alcoholic content analysis.

Aflatoxins/Mycotoxins Kits:

Quick Afla M1 Strip Test: Rapid test for Aflatoxin M1 in milk, results in 10 minutes.
RDS-2500 Strip Reader: Provides quantitative results for the Quick Afla M1 Strip Test.
ELISA Kits: For qualitative or quantitative determination of aflatoxins/mycotoxins.

Technical Features of ELISA Kits: These kits offer a wide range of quantitative ELISA tests with excellent sensitivity and specificity. They come with ready-to-use reagents, quick extraction times, and swift test protocols. Suitable for various samples including grains, flours, food, feed, dairy, and beverages. The kits feature individually breakable wells to avoid waste and have a long shelf-life. Specific kits are available for difficult matrices and specific sample types.

ELISA Kit Codes and Descriptions:

GEB24003: Total Aflatoxins (Rapid, 20 minutes), 96 wells
GEB24004: Total Aflatoxins (Sensitive), 96 wells
GEB24010: Total Aflatoxins Watsol, water-based method, 96 wells
GEB24001: Aflatoxin B1 (Rapid, 20 minutes), 96 wells
GEB24002: Aflatoxin B1 (Sensitive), 96 wells
GEB24006: Aflatoxin M1 (Sensitive), 96 wells
GEB24007: Aflatoxin M1 (Rapid, 60 minutes), 96 wells
941DON01M96: Deoxynivalenol (DON) (Rapid, 20 minutes), 96 wells
GEB24012: Ochratoxin A (Sensitive), 96 wells
GEB24011: Fumonisin Watsol, water-based method, 96 wells
981ZEA01LM96: Zearalenone (LOW MATRIX), 96 wells
951T201GF96: Toxin T-2 (Rapid, 30 minutes), 96 wells

Hyaluronic Acid Kits: Designed for the quantitative determination of sodium hyaluronate in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and water samples. They use a simple spectrophotometer and are applicable to various sample types. The kits offer excellent accuracy and repeatability, with results available in about 20 minutes. They come in two formats: 40 and 80 tests.

Artisanal Beer Production Equipment: "Only Beer" is a modular equipment for producing small to medium quantities of artisanal beer, suitable for home brewing and R&D in craft breweries. It is easy to transport, clean, and use, with low power consumption compatible with domestic systems, offering precise temperature control and high yield.

Technical Service: The company provides repair services for all instruments they manufacture and distribute, with quick and reliable interventions. They offer training courses for foreign distributors and perform calibrations and application studies on various equipment.

Sales Conditions: Orders must be addressed to Astori Tecnica and payments made in advance. Delivery terms are approximate, and the company is not responsible for shipment risks. The warranty covers factory defects for 12 months, and returns must be authorized in advance. Complaints must be made within 8 days of receipt.

Catalog excerpts

Sample preparation Oenology distillers Refrigerated homogenizer AstorMixer for food/feed – Page no. 2 Refrigerable homogenizer Deimos – Page no. 3 OH Glasschem stills – Page no. 24 SO2 Glasschem stills – Page no. 24 VA Glasschem stills – Page no. 25 VA/SO2 Kombo Glasschem stills – Page no. 25 VA/SO2/OH Kombo Glasschem stills – Page no. 26 Single-sample osmometer OsmoSpecial 1 – Page no. 4 Single-sample osmometer OsmoTouch 1 – Page no. 5 20-sample automatic osmometer OsmoTouch 20 – Page no. 6 40-sample automatic osmometer OsmoTouch 40 – Page no. 7 Milk adulteration for added whey Aflatoxins/Mycotoxins kits Hyaluronic Acid kits Production/R&D of artisanal beer Technical and applicative service Sales conditions Gerber centrifuge Astor 8 Digit – Page no. 14 Multi-method centrifuge Astor Multi – Page no. 15 Gerber method – Waterbath Astor 900/D – Page no. 15 Gerber method – Universal waterbath AstorBath – Page no. 16 Gerber method – Waterbath AstorBath XL – Page no. 16 Gerber method – Shaking waterbath AstorShake – Page no. 17 Automatic dairy analyzer Repairs and training courses – Page no. 31 Calibrations and application studies – Page no. 31 Single-sample cryoscope CryoSpecial 1 – Page no. 11 Single-sample cryoscope CryoTouch 1 – Page no. 11 20-sample automatic cryoscope CryoTouch 20 – Page no. 12 40-sample automatic cryoscope CryoTouch 40 – Page no. 13 Cryoscopy standards and accessories – Page no. 13 Production/R&D of artisanal beer, Only Beer – Page no. 30 Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) kits – Page no. 29 Neutralizers Test – Page no. 9 Verification of pasteuration process Aflatoxin M1, Quick Afla M1 Strip Test kit – Page no. 27 RDS-2500 Strip Reader – Page no. 27 Aflatoxins/Mycotoxins ELISA kits – Page no. 28 Stick c-GMP – Page no. 8 Milk adulteration for neutralizers High capacity thermostats and incubators – Page no. 19 Colony Counter Astor 20 – Page no. 20 Thermostatic unit Astor 800/D – Page no. 20 Universal waterbath AstorBath – Page no. 21 Universal waterbath AstorBath XL – Page no. 21 Waterbath Astor 900/D – Page no. 22 Lab Blender BL Smart – Page no. 22 Fully programmable Lab Blender BS Style – P

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SAMPLE PREPARATIONRefrigerated homogenizer for food/feed samples - AstorMixer AstorMixer is a refrigerated homogenizer with stainless steel blades, disegned to prepare food and feed samples prior to nutritional or chemistry analysis without heating them up, so avoiding the consequent loss of humidity that may cause wrong analytical results. The homogenization chamber of AstorMixer can be set at a precise temperature, between ambient value and -24°C, with 1°C steps: this is a unique characteristic that allows the operator to decide and set the best conditions to prepare each kind of sample according...

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Refrigerable homogenizer - Deimos Deimos is the new homogenizer based on microsegmented knives for the preparation of food samples to the analysis of their chemical contents. Reliable and easy to use, it can be accessoried with its useful homogenizing chamber with an integrated water refrigerating system to keep the sample temperature cool, thus avoiding its over-heating and its consequent loss of relative humidity, which would yield to wrong results of the analysis. Technical features: Made in AISI 304 stainless steel Homogenizing chamber in stainless steel 18/10, with handles Transparent cover,...

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Single-sample osmometer – OsmoSpecial 1 OsmoSpecial 1 is a single-sample semiautomatic osmometer for the quick and accurate analysis of osmolality in biological and pharmaceutical liquids or any other solutions, based on the cryoscopic point determination. The automatic reading and interpretation of the results occur when the sample temperature plateau is reached, according to all the international references. Technical features: Capacity: single sample Visualization of the osmolality value and the freezing point Cooling system with electronically controlled Peltier cells No need of cooling liquid...

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Single-sample osmometer – OsmoTouch 1 OsmoTouch 1 is a single-sample automatic osmometer for the rapid determination of the cryoscopic point variation (osmolality) in biological fluids, pharmaceutical samples and other solutions. This next generation osmometer includes a lot of useful features that the most recent technology allows: a full colour 7” touchscreen display, realtime visualization of the freezing curve, stable memory for more than 4,000 results, a PC software for data handling, USB ports for downloading all data to a pen drive, updating the firmware and connecting an optional barcode/QR-code...

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(following) Single-sample osmometer - OsmoTouch 1Accessories: Code no. 67210_Cooling liquid, 1 liter Code no. 2030N500 Disposable sample tubes, volume from 50 |jl, 500 pieces Code no. 563_80-place sample tubes holder, in plastic, for plastic tubes Code no. EP-50_EP-50 thermal printer Code no. 67219_Thermal paper roll for EP-50 printer Code no. 9042401009 Automatic micropipette, 10 - 100 jl adjustable volume Code no. 9042401322 Automatic micropipette, 100 - 1,000 jl adjustable volume Code no. 37460_Yellow disposable tips, 1,000 pieces Code no. 37465_Blue disposable tips, 1,000 pieces Various codes...

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OsmoTouch 40 is an automatic osmometer with a 40-place carrusel-based autosampler for the rapid determination of the cryoscopic point variation (osmolality) in biological fluids, pharmaceutical samples and other solutions. This next generation osmometer includes a lot of useful features that the most recent technology allows: a full colour 7" touchscreen display, real-time visualization of the freezing curve, stable memory for more than 4,000 results, a PC software for data handling, USB ports for downloading all data to a pen drive, updating the firmware and connecting an optional barcode/QR-code...

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