From basic to advanced, the Ohaus MB Series of moisture analyzers offer superior performance and great value.
Ohaus MB-Series moisture balances are the full featured, compact moisture Balances for every budget! Perfect for environmental, quality control, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, and more, this fast, rugged moisture analyzer gives you the flexibility you need and the accuracy you require for moisture determinations. The Ohaus MB-Series moisture balance is designed to quickly, effectively and affordably measure moisture content. Ohaus moisture Balances incorporate state-of-the-art halogen heating with precision weighing technology to give a fast and accurate method for moisture content determination.
Perfect for applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical and research industries; versatile and rugged enough for continuous operation in food and beverage, quality control, environmental and many other applications. The Ohaus MB series moisture balances feature excellent repeatability properties for consistent accuracy during testing. The MB series is manufactured to ISO 9001 quality assurance specifications for traditional Ohaus quality.
Heating at Light Speed
Infrared halogen heating technology begins the sample drying process in seconds. The uniquely designed gold reflective interior test area creates uniform distribution of heat to increase performance while decreasing test time.
Precision Heating - temperature settings are incrementally controlled by the software for test accuracy
Lighting Startup - test area reaches full temperature in less than one minute
Rapid Results - infrared halogen heating performs up to 40% faster than traditional infrared methods
Easy Temperature Calibration with optional kit
Standard Features:
Fast halogen heating element provides uniform infrared heading and durability for extended use
Superior analytical weighing performance with readability up to 0.001 g, 0.01% moisture
Unsurpassed Software - powerful features, program storage and user customization found in premium analyzers with the ease of use not yet found in any other analyzer.
Compact size: only 8.5 x 14.5 inches -- suitable for in-process testing and uses minimum space requirements in laboratory applications
Large backlit 128 x 64 pixel LCD display for easy viewing
GLP compliant format when printed results are required
Standard RS232 port for easy communication with printer or computer
Multi-language display text (English, Spanish, French)
Halogen heating for rapid drying
Two different models available: 45 g capacity with 0.001 g / 0.01% resolution (MB-45) or 35 g capacity with 0.005 g / 0.05% (MB-35)
FAST - halogen element provides uniform infrared heating up to 40% faster than traditional IR.
2 year Ohaus warranty
Special Features
Fast halogen element provides uniform infrared heating for extended useup to 200ºC
Superior analytical performance: Two models to choose from with readability of either 1.0 mg, 0.01% moisture and 45 gram capacity (MB-45), or 0.5 mg, 0.05% moisture and 35 gram capacity (MB-35).
Powerful software for ease of operation, program storage and user customization
Heating at Light Speed
Compact size, only 8.5" x 14.5", suitable for in-process testing and uses minimum space requirements in laboratory applications
Large backlit 128 x 64 pixel LCD display for easy viewing
GLP compliant format when printed results are required
Standard RS232 port for easy communication with printer or computer
Multi-language display text (English, Spanish, French)
Infrared halogen technology begins drying your sample in seconds. The unique gold reflective housing serves to create a more uniform distribution of heat, improving analyzer accuracy
Precise Heating – software allows you to control temperature in 1ºC increments, up to 200ºC
Lightning Start-Up – heat from 50ºC to 180ºC in less than 1 minute
Rapid Results – infrared halogen heating performs up to 40% faster than traditional infrared methods.
Specifications
Model
MB45
MB35
MB25
MB23
Price
$3332.00
$2990.30
$2428.45
$2071.45
Capacity
45g
35g
110g
110g
Repeatability (Std Dev) (g)
0.05% (3g sample) 0.015% (10g sample)
0.18% (3g sample) 0.02% (10g sample)
0.2% (3g sample) 0.05% (10g sample)
0.3% (3g sample) 0.2% (10g sample)
Readability
0.01% / 0.001g
0.02% / 0.002g
0.05% / 0.005g
0.1% / 0.01g
Sample Size
3g to 20g typical, 0.5g min.
Output
Bidirectional RS-232 w/ GLP/GMP
Bidirectional RS-232
Heating Technology
Halogen with ramped voltage to save bulb life
Infrared (no glass)
Temperature Range
50°C to 200°C in 1° increments
50°C to 160°C in 5° increments
Heating Options
4 (Fast, Standard, Ramp, Step)
(1) Standard
Shutoff / Timing Criteria
Manual, Custom, pre set 1-120 minutes in 10-second increments or Auto
Manual, 1-120 min, 30-ses. Inc. to 60 min 1 min. incr. from 60 - 120 min or Auto
Manual, Timed 1 - 99 minutes, 30-second increments to 60 minutes, or Auto
Power
120, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Tare Range
To capacity by subtraction
Operating Temperature Range
41° to 104°F / 5° to 40°C
Calibration
Weight and temperature calibration (masses and temperature kit sold separately)
Display Type
128 x 64 pixel dot matrix backlit LCD display
Custom backlit LCD
Test Database
50 procedure test library
NA
Result Displays
% moisture, % solids, % Regain, statistics, time, temperature, weight (g), test ID, drying curve
% moisture, actual weight (g), actual temperature and test time
% moisture or % solids or weight (g), temperature, time
Display Language
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German
English, Spanish, French
English
Pan Size (Diameter)
3.5 inch / 90 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.5 x 6 x 14.2 inches / 19 x 15.2 x 36 cm
6.5 x 5 x 11 inches / 17 x 13 x 28 cm
Net Weight
10.1 lb / 4.6 kg
5 lb / 2.3 kg
Shipping Weight
14.1 lb / 6.4 kg
8.5 lb / 3.9 kg
Applications
Model
MB45
MB35
MB25
MB23
Textiles/Cotton
-
-
YES
YES
Food
YES
YES
YES
YES
Wastewater
YES
YES
YES
YES
Quality Control
YES
YES
-
-
Agriculture
YES
YES
YES
YES
Any Oven
YES
YES
YES
YES
MB-45 Advanced Moisture Analyzer
For maximum Value, the MB45 is the standard in high performance moisture content determination. The MB45 features a sample capacity of 45 grams, with a readability of 0.001 g and repeatability to 0.015% (using 10 g sample). An integrated database stores up to 50 drying procedures for maximizing productivity, simply recall the test from memory and begin.
Four selectable automatic drying programs allow for easy one-step drying, simply set the temperature and time and begin
Four enhanced heating options
Statistical function for simple tracking and recording of standard deviation over time. The MB45 moisture Balance does all the calculations and provides the end result. Great for Quality Control and Assurance Applications
Operating temperature range from 50° to 200° C
Unique Auto Shut-Off Options
Choice of three preprogrammed end points for automatic test completion
Custom design your own test end point criteria
Timed tests with audible signal when finished
Enhanced Heating Options
Fast - for quickest possible time to temperature
Standard - for minimal overshoot while achieving temperatures quickly
Ramp - for controlled ramping to temperatures
Step - set three temperatures for difficult samples
Display shows % moisture, % solids, weight, time, temperature, drying curve and more
Test Library to Store, Edit and Run Tests
Powerful - program and recall up to 50 drying procedures
Easy - once programmed, simply select and run test
Flexible - allows simple test editing to find best results
MB-35 Basic Moisture Balance
The MB35 moisture analyzer is the basic model for moisture determination, leading the industry in performance and value. The Ohaus MB35 features a maximum sample capacity of 35 g, with a readability of 0.005 g and a repeatability to 0.05% (10 g sample). The intuitive software establishes a simple user interface with simple 3 key navigation for easy setup. The Ohaus MB35 offers a straightforward one step testing procedure, just enter time and temperature and begin. The LCD display show percentage of moisture, actual weight, actual temperature and test time. The MB35 moisture Balance operating temperature range is 50° to 160° C in 5° increment.
Ohaus SF-42 Impact Printer
Ohaus is introduces its newest compact impact printer, the SF42. Coupled with an Ohaus balance featuring GLP functions such as the MB45, Explorer and Navigator, the SF42 is the economical choice for providing a fully documented audit trail. Audit trails required to meet today’s most stringent standards for quality and verification.
Compact design
Quick and easy setup
Ink ribbon prevents fading
Self test mode assures proper functionality
Compatible with Ohaus balances equipped with RS232 interface
General Specifications:
Interface: Serial (RS232 Compatible)
Printer Method: Impact Dot Matrix (Inked Ribbon)
Character Format: 5 x 7 Dot Matrix
Character Dimension: (in/cm) 0.04 x 0.10 / .11 x .26
Character Density: 42 Characters per line
Printing Speed: 40 lines per minute
Paper Width: (in/cm) 2.25/5.7
Power Adapter: AC adapter (110/120, 220/240 VAC) 50/60Hz
Power: 9 V dc, 600mA, (center pin positive)
Operating Temp. 32°to 104F°/0°C to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) (in/cm): 4 x 3.7 x 7.3 / 10.4 x 9.6 x 18.6
Weight (lb/kg) 1.3 / 0.59 (without internal paper roll)
Ohaus MB-Series moisture balances are the full featured, compact moisture Balances for every budget! Perfect for environmental, quality control, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, and more, this fast, rugged moisture analyzer gives you the flexibility you need and the accuracy you require for moisture determinations. The Ohaus MB-Series moisture balance is designed to quickly, effectively and affordably measure moisture content. Ohaus moisture Balances incorporate state-of-the-art halogen heating with precision weighing technology to give a fast and accurate method for moisture content determination. 
For maximum Value, the MB45 is the standard in high performance moisture content determination. The MB45 features a sample capacity of 45 grams, with a readability of 0.001 g and repeatability to 0.015% (using 10 g sample). An integrated database stores up to 50 drying procedures for maximizing productivity, simply recall the test from memory and begin.
The MB35 moisture analyzer is the basic model for moisture determination, leading the industry in performance and value. The Ohaus MB35 features a maximum sample capacity of 35 g, with a readability of 0.005 g and a repeatability to 0.05% (10 g sample). The intuitive software establishes a simple user interface with simple 3 key navigation for easy setup. The Ohaus MB35 offers a straightforward one step testing procedure, just enter time and temperature and begin. The LCD display show percentage of moisture, actual weight, actual temperature and test time. The MB35 moisture Balance operating temperature range is 50° to 160° C in 5° increment.
Ohaus is introduces its newest compact impact printer, the SF42. Coupled with an Ohaus balance featuring GLP functions such as the MB45, Explorer and Navigator, the SF42 is the economical choice for providing a fully documented audit trail. Audit trails required to meet today’s most stringent standards for quality and verification.