MS-70 / MX-50 / MF-50 / ML-50 (Moisture Analyzers)
A&D MS/MX/MF/ML Series halogen moisture analyzer with SRA Secondary Radiation Assist filter; 50g–70g, 1mg readability.
| Capacity | 50g - 70g |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 0.001g (1mg) - 0.005g |
Halogen LOD Moisture Analyzers
Measure moisture content with absolute confidence using advanced thermal technology from A&D Japan. Engineered for rapid, uniform heating, these halogen moisture analysers provide fast and highly repeatable results for quality control in food, plastics, and chemical processing.
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Moisture content drives quality, shelf life, and regulatory compliance across food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and plastics manufacturing — and the UAE's climate makes accurate, repeatable testing harder than it looks. Coastal humidity in Dubai and Abu Dhabi swings sharply between seasons, while air-conditioned QC labs run drier than ambient — both can skew loss-on-drying results if an analyzer isn't designed to compensate. A&D Gulf supplies A&D Japan's halogen moisture analyzer range from JAFZA, Dubai, with same-day calibration support from JAFZA.
A&D's moisture analyzers determine moisture content by loss-on-drying: a sample is weighed, heated, and weighed again, with the percentage weight loss reported as moisture content. The MS-70 / MX-50 / MF-50 / ML-50 series uses Secondary Radiation Assist (SRA) halogen heating, which spreads heat evenly across the sample surface instead of concentrating it in a single hotspot — the failure mode that causes inconsistent results on granules, pellets, and uneven powders with conventional halogen dryers. Results typically return in 3–8 minutes, against 1–24 hours for traditional convection-oven drying methods (ISO 712, AOAC).
In the UAE, the most common buyers are food manufacturers verifying moisture for shelf-life and labelling compliance, spice and grain importers running QC checks on goods moving through Jebel Ali port, pharmaceutical QC labs testing API and excipient moisture against pharmacopoeial limits (USP ⟨731⟩, BP), and plastics/polymer processors checking resin dryness before extrusion. Resolution across the range spans 0.001% (MS-70, for lab-grade precision work) down to 0.1% (ML-50, for routine production-floor screening) — A&D Gulf can advise on the right tier for your sample type and required precision.
Because moisture readings are sensitive to drift, A&D Gulf calibrates every analyzer we supply against internationally traceable reference standards, with on-site calibration available across the UAE — and through our own teams in Saudi Arabia — so instruments do not have to be shipped off-site and out of service.
Guides & Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between halogen moisture analysis and oven drying?
Both methods determine moisture content by loss-on-drying — heating a sample and measuring the weight lost as moisture evaporates. A traditional convection oven (used in ISO 712 / AOAC reference methods) takes 1–24 hours per sample. A&D's halogen moisture analyzers use direct infrared/halogen heating to dry the sample in 3–8 minutes, with results that correlate closely to oven-drying references for most food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications — though formal reference-method correlation should be established for regulatory submissions.
Which A&D moisture analyzer is right for my application in the UAE?
The MS-70 (0.001% resolution) suits pharmaceutical QC and research applications requiring the finest precision. The MX-50 and MF-50 sit in the middle for general food, chemical, and plastics QC. The ML-50 (0.1% resolution) is sized for routine production-floor screening where speed matters more than fine resolution. A&D Gulf can recommend the right model based on your sample type, required precision, and production throughput.
Can A&D moisture analyzers be used for grain and spice QC at Jebel Ali port?
Yes. A&D's halogen moisture analyzers are commonly used by importers and traders to verify moisture content on grain, spice, and dried food shipments moving through Jebel Ali — both for internal quality control and to support compliance with import documentation. The SRA halogen heating handles uneven, granular samples more reliably than single-source halogen dryers, which matters for the variable particle sizes common in bulk grain and spice testing.
How often do moisture analyzers need calibration in the UAE?
A&D Gulf recommends annual calibration as a minimum for moisture analyzers used in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, food safety, ISO 9001 quality systems), with more frequent verification for high-throughput production lines. UAE ambient humidity and temperature swings can affect balance and heating-element performance over time, so we also recommend a verification check after relocating an instrument or following any extended period of disuse. A&D Gulf provides on-site calibration across the UAE with certificates traceable to national measurement standards.
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