Anton Paar's Aquatrac Station: the benchmark solution for residual moisture measurement
The Aquatrac Station from Anton Paar is designed to meet the critical requirements for residual moisture control in plastics and other polymers. Using a water-selective dew point measurement principle, it detects only the actual water content, thus avoiding interference from other volatile components often encountered with gravimetric or chemical methods. The measurement is performed under vacuum and at a controlled temperature, ensuring efficient and rapid extraction of water from the sample. This process ensures reproducible results with a resolution of up to 1 ppm or 0.01 mg of water.
This precision is accompanied by exceptional ease of use. The operator simply selects the material from the integrated database, weighs the sample, places it in the measuring chamber and starts the analysis. The system automatically manages the entire process, minimising human error and optimising productivity.
A versatile tool for industry and laboratories
The Aquatrac Station is suitable for a wide range of materials: thermoplastics (ABS, PBT, PA, PET, PC, PEI, LDPE, HDPE, PP, etc.), thermosets (epoxy resins, acrylics, silicones, etc.) and elastomers (SBR, CR, TPU, etc.). It is particularly useful for checking raw materials on receipt, monitoring and optimising granule drying, taking measurements during production on machines, and analysing finished components in the laboratory.
Its robust design allows it to be installed directly on the production site, close to extruders, dryers or injection moulding machines. The device operates completely autonomously, without the need for a computer connection, but can also be integrated into a network for automatic export and backup of results in PDF or CSV format.
Optimised ergonomics and functionality
The Aquatrac Station has a 7-inch colour touchscreen with a clear and intuitive interface. The material database is fully editable, with the option of defining processing limits, automatic stop criteria and specific measurement profiles. A temperature scanning function distinguishes between surface, pore and core moisture, providing an in-depth understanding of the hygrometric state of the samples.
Options such as a remote light signalling system, a label printer or direct connection to Precisa scales enhance operational efficiency and traceability. Measurements are documented by real-time curves and comprehensive protocols, which can be viewed and exported at any time.
