Overview
The Autofilt Z is an advanced automatic pressure filtration unit designed for environmentally friendly sample preparation, particularly in sugar laboratories. It is ideal for use with NIR-Polarimeters and is suitable for processing first pressed juice from sugar beets and sugar cane.

Applications
The primary application of the Autofilt Z is in the sugar industry, where it facilitates lead-free sample preparation.

Specifications

• Filtration pressure: Adjustable up to 5 bar or 0.5 MPa
• Probe volume: Approximately 250 ml
• Filtered sample volume: 50 ml, sensor-controlled
• Environmental temperature: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 104°F)
• Supply - pressurized air: Max. 10 bar or 1 MPa
• Supply - pressurized air tube: Outer diameter 6 mm
• Supply - waste water tube: Inner diameter 16 mm
• Supply - power: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 64 Hz, 40 W

Highlights
The Autofilt Z is an evolution of the semi-automatic Autofilt unit, offering rapid sample filtration for laboratory use. It complements NIR-Polarimeters by providing lead-free sample preparation. The unit allows for quick and efficient filtration of turbid and highly colored samples, significantly reducing filtration time. It eliminates the need for environmentally harmful clarification chemicals. The system uses advanced sensors and processors to discard pre- and post-filtrate fractions, ensuring a high-quality filtrate. The first filtrate portion, which may contain suspended particles, and the third portion, often with foam, are discarded. This results in a consistent sample volume, unaffected by operator, sample viscosity, or turbidity.