Description
FIBRETHERM – Automated Fiber Analysis System
The FIBRETHERM system is designed to automate the complete fiber determination process, significantly improving workflow efficiency, reproducibility, and safety compared to manual methods.
It performs all key process steps—including boiling, rinsing, filtration, and extraction—in a single integrated system, reducing operator intervention and minimizing handling errors. Multiple samples can be processed simultaneously, enabling consistent batch analysis with high throughput.
The system ensures standardized digestion and washing conditions, improving repeatability across samples and operators. Its controlled process environment reduces variability commonly associated with manual fiber analysis techniques.
FIBRETHERM is designed for compatibility with established methods for crude fiber, NDF, and ADF determination, making it suitable for food, feed, and agricultural laboratories requiring both compliance and efficiency.
Additional advantages include reduced chemical exposure, improved laboratory safety, and lower operator workload, making it well-suited for routine analytical environments.
Manual Fiber Analysis Systems (Classical Method)
Traditional fiber analysis systems are based on a manual reflux and filtration process, where samples are treated sequentially using heating, washing, and filtration steps in dedicated glassware setups.
These systems are valued for their simplicity, flexibility, and compliance with established reference methods, particularly in laboratories that require full manual control of each analytical step.
Manual fiber analysis typically involves longer processing times, higher operator involvement, and greater variability between runs, especially when handling multiple samples. The method relies heavily on operator skill and consistency, and requires careful monitoring of heating, reagent addition, and filtration steps to ensure reliable results.
