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Systech have over 25 years experience as one of the leading experts in gas and moisture detection in the world. Systech’s application and technology knowledge provides efficient and innovative solutions to oxygen analysis in many industry sectors.

For the food and packaging industry Systech offer fast, easy to use, accurate gas analysis of gas flushed food packages, headspace and permeation analysis of any kind. Systech gas analysers can be used effectively with packages of all sizes and there are portable and waterproof versions available. Systech’s range of oxygen and water vapour permeation analysers offer testing for all packaging film, finished package and PET bottles.

Oxygen and Water Vapour Permeation Analysers

Systech’s oxygen and water vapour permeation analysers provide the solution to packaging film, finished package and PET bottle testing requirements.

Systech 8700Oxygen Permeation Analyser - Systech 8700

The Systech 8700 offers fast and reliable oxygen permeation testing for multiple bottles, packages and films. The range of adaptors provide flexible and versatile testing of up to 11 samples simultaneously by simply switching the bottle platens with optional alternate platens to analyse films, containers, canisters, pouches, bags, closures and more.

Features include:

  • Measure 11 samples simultaneously – individually started, stopped or delayed.
  • Range of adaptors for versatile packaging testing.
  • Ultra fast testing – Systech’s Turbopurge™ technology ensures the fastest possible stabilisation time for the permeation measurement. Testing can be done in only 3 – 12 hours.
  • Proven coulometric sensor provides reliable, repeatable and accurate measurements.
  • Simple Windows® based software control – easy to set up with QuickStart stored testing configuration settings and concise results presentation.
  • Low Running Costs - no special gases required, industrial grade nitrogen is all you need.
  • Laboratory Testing Service available.

Applications:

PET bottles; coated PET bottles; coated bottles for beer, wine etc; pet food pouches; cereal packages; pharmaceutical packaging; fruit juice containers; soft drinks bottles; bottle closures; barrier films.

Systech 8001Oxygen Permeation Analyser - Systech 8001

The Systech 8001 is a precise, versatile and easy to operate oxygen permeation analyser. It offers fast permeation results and the widest measuring range in the market. Precision electronic flow, temperature and humidity control provides ultimate responsiveness and repeatability.

Features include:

  • Analytical Systems Manufactured to NIST.
  • System validation with certified gas or film for speed and convenience.
  • Widest measuring range in the market (8001e-net & 8001L - 0.005cc/m2/day to 432,000. 8001 - 0.008 cc/m2/day to 432,000).
  • Electronic flow, temperature and humidity control – fast changeover from wet to dry samples.
  • Coulometric oxygen sensor enhances analytical precision.
  • Intuitive Windows based software.
  • Versatile testing of packages and films.
  • Expansion modules are available for up to twelve simultaneous measurements.
  • 8001 e-net – the ‘Remote Consultant™’ guidance utility saves time and money.
  • No archaic liquid coolants, catalysts or special gas mixtures required.
  • Laboratory Testing Service available.

8001 e-net combines the outstanding quality of the 8001 with an integrated computer. The exceptional e-net facility has a dual purpose for the user; for remote access to the analyser or to utilise Systech’s ‘Remote Consultant™’ for guidance.

8001L incorporates the benefits of the new ‘L’ coulometric oxygen sensor enhancing analytical precision.

Applications: Barrier film; PET bottles; containers; canisters; flexible pouches; bags

Water Vapour Permeation Analyser - Systech 7002

Systech 7002Modular system for precision water vapour analysis of packaging film barriers with a measurement range of 0.002-70g/m˛/day. Using an exceptionally sensitive and stable P2O5 sensor, it provides absolute moisture measurement with no calibration required. Precision balanced electronics and gas handling subsystems ensure only the highest levels of performance and repeatability available.

Computer controlled temperature and humidity simulate actual or investigative climatic conditions making the 7002 ideal for testing and researching both current and newly formulated packaging film materials.

Calibration can utilise both NIST traceable gases and films for versatility of film to film comparison and reliability of analysis data.

Windows® based software and complete control of test parameters, make the 7002 the most precise, flexible, and easy to operate water vapour permeation analyser of its kind.

Features include:

  • Analytical Systems Manufactured traceable to NIST.
  • System validation with certified gas or film for speed and convenience.
  • Over 25 years experience of Proprietary Coulometric P2O5sensor.
  • Absolute moisture measurement – no calibration required.
  • Widest measuring range in the market.
  • Electronic flow, temperature and humidity control for ultimate responsiveness and repeatability.
  • Intuitive Windows based software.
  • No archaic liquid coolants, catalysts or special gas mixtures required.
  • Laboratory Testing Service available.

Applications: Barrier films; PET bottles; containers; closures; flexible pouches; bags

Headspace Analysers

Systech’s range of gas analysers are fast and easy to use, offering accurate headspace analysis of gas flushed packages. In addition to pharmaceutical packaging applications Systech analysers are used in gas flushed food applications such as poultry, cooked and fresh meats, salads, fish products, snack foods, pre-packed meals and bakery products.

Oxygen Headspace Analyser- Systech Gaspace Advance GS1, GS2 & GS3

Systech Gaspace AdvanceMAP headspace analysis for gas flushed food and pharmaceutical products. The next generation Gaspace Advance from Systech Instruments is fast, accurate, and simple to use, yet full of the most advanced features and diagnostics available in headspace analysis.

All Gaspace Advance headspace analysers offer automatic calibration, diagnostics and control. The Gaspace Advance provides consistently reliable results and simplicity in operation allowing you to maximise your production efficiency.

Features include:

  • Test easily using the large buttons and clear display. The simple test procedure means errors are eliminated and operator training is not required.
  • Test quickly using Autosense. Inserting the needle into the pack automatically starts the test routine, saving you time and making your QA department more efficient.
  • Test all pack sizes at very low volumes. From as small a sample as 5cc, up to large packs, rigid cans and jars all pack types are catered for.
  • Laboratory Testing Service available.

Applications: Cooked and fresh meats and fish; salad and vegetable produce; snack foods; ready meals; bakery products; pharmaceutical vials and packaging

Oxygen Headspace Analyser- Systech Gaspace Advance Micro GS1M & GS3M

Gaspace Advance MicroMAP headspace analysis for small volumes of headspace in gas flushed food and pharmaceutical products. Fast, accurate, and simple to use the Gaspace Advance Micro is full of the most advanced features available in headspace analysis. All Gaspace Advance Micro headspace analysers offer automatic calibration, diagnostics and control. The Gaspace Advance Micro provides consistently reliable results and simplicity in operation allowing you to maximise your production efficiency.

Features include:

  • Test small headspaces. The Micro is specifically designed to allow analysis of small headspaces as low as 0.2cc.
  • Test easily using the large buttons and clear display. The simple test procedure means errors are eliminated and operator training is not required.
  • Test quickly using Autosense. Inserting the needle into the pack automatically starts the test routine, saving you time and making your QA department more efficient.
  • Laboratory Testing Service available.

Applications: Pharmaceutical vials, ampoules and packaging; wine; coffee pods; cooked and fresh meats and fish; salad and vegetable produce; snack foods; ready meals

Postal Address & Registered Office:

Systech Instruments Ltd
17 Thame Park Business Centre,
Wenman Road,
Thame,
Oxon,
OX9 3XA
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1844 216838
Fax: +44 (0)1844 217220

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