Portable NIR Analyzer for the Animal Feed Industry

Improve Feed Quality Control with Portable NIR Analysis

Quality control is an essential part of animal feed manufacturing. Evaluating incoming raw materials and maintaining consistent feed quality help manufacturers improve production efficiency and manage product quality.

The IAS-6100 Portable NIR Analyzer from Benchmarck Scientific is designed for near-infrared analysis in industrial, laboratory, and field environments. Its portable format and touchscreen interface make it suitable for feed manufacturers and quality-control teams looking for convenient sample analysis.

Depending on the available calibration and sample type, NIR analysis can support the assessment of selected feed composition parameters, helping operators make informed quality-control decisions

Applications of Portable NIR Analysis in the Feed Industry

Animal Feed Quality Control

Support routine quality checks of feed materials and finished products using suitable NIR calibrations.

Raw Material Inspection

Assess eligible raw materials during incoming inspection to support quality evaluation and consistency.

Feed Manufacturing

Integrate NIR analysis into appropriate quality-control workflows to help monitor material composition.

Laboratory and Production Testing

Use a portable analyzer in laboratory settings or suitable production environments where convenient sample assessment is required.

Key Features of the IAS-6100 Portable NIR Analyzer

• Portable design for use in suitable laboratory, production, and field environments.
• Near-infrared wavelength range of 950–1650 nm.
• 7-inch touchscreen display.
• Halogen-tungsten lamp light source.
• Multiple sample-cell options for different sample presentations.
• Compact instrument format for convenient operation.

Benefits for Feed Manufacturers

• Supports routine feed quality-control workflows.
• Enables analysis using suitable preconfigured calibrations.
• Provides a touchscreen interface for convenient operation.
• Offers flexibility for appropriate testing locations.
• Helps quality-control teams assess selected material properties consistently.

Actual measurement time, accuracy, and available parameters depend on the sample, calibration, and operating conditions.

 

Technical Specifications

• Model: IAS-6100
• Instrument type: Portable NIR Analyzer
• Wavelength range: 950–1650 nm
• Dimensions: 265 × 340.5 × 262.3 mm
• Light source: Halogen-tungsten lamp
• Display: 7-inch touchscreen
• Weight: Approximately 9 kg
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 45°C
• Storage temperature: −20°C to 60°C