For fast and accurate moisture analysis of foods, the heating element must reach the required temperature quickly and heat the sample evenly.

With older halogen heating elements, the sample is hotter directly beneath the tubular element, which causes uneven drying and less reliable results.

Sartorius has introduced the Coiled Quartz Radiator, a new type of element that heats up rapidly and offers an even distribution of heat, which avoids the risks of scorching the sample and distorting the results.

Heating of the CQR element is better regulated which makes it less likely to "overshoot" the target temperature. This means shorter analysis times and more reliable and repeatable moisture analysis.