Near infrared spectroscopy system InfraLab Top Loader

Overview
The InfraLab Top Loader is an at-line analyzer based on the InfraLab Series 9 platform. It provides rapid (<5 s) measurement of color, moisture and other key constituents for bulk, powdered, ground, semi-solid and sheet products. The top-loading format simplifies sample presentation and reduces operator-related variability.

Features & Benefits

• Integrated color measurement: CIELAB and XYZ (option: degree of roast for coffee).
• Top-loading sample handling to minimise human error and remove the need for sample-levelling devices.
• Fast measurement cycle (under 5 seconds) for timely process feedback.
• Upward optics and design reduce surface moisture and filling/compaction effects, improving repeatability.

Applications
InfraLab Top Loader Food Analyzer
Measurement of moisture, fat, protein, color and degree of roast in bakery, breakfast cereals, cheese processing, coffee, cocoa bean processing, confectionery, dairy products, ingredients, rice & noodles, starch and sugar processing.

InfraLab Top Loader Industrial Analyzer
Measurement of moisture and color (CIELAB, XYZ) in paper, polymer sheets, chemicals, detergents, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

InfraLab Top Loader Tobacco Analyzer
Measurement of moisture, color (CIELAB, XYZ), nicotine, total sugars, total volatiles, glycerol, propylene glycol and methanol in sheet tobacco.

Product Use Cases

• Grains, beans and sheet products — top-loading design and integrated color measurement for uneven or bulk surfaces.
• Powders and ground materials — upward optics minimise surface moisture effects and reduce impact of inconsistent filling/compaction.

Technical specifications

• Measurement speed: under 5 seconds (includes simultaneous color measurement).
• Color modes: CIELAB, XYZ (degree of roast option for coffee).
• Sample presentation: top-loading design with static sample holder available for sheet products.
• Supported product types: powders, ground products, beans, grains, semi-liquids, sheet materials.
• Typical analytes (depending on configuration): moisture, fat, protein, color, degree of roast, nicotine, total sugars, total volatiles, glycerol, propylene glycol, methanol.
• Purpose: at-line process control to provide fast feedback and reduce laboratory testing.