Particle Size Analyzer offers balance capacity of 5,000 g.

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PC-controlled GRADEX® 2000 fully automates sieve analysis of dry granular materials. Using standard 8 in. round test sieves, system can analyze individually loaded samples, multiple samples staged for continuous testing, or test on-line in conjunction with automatic sampling devices. GRADEX 2000 classifies and weighs each sieve fraction, calculates and stores weight values, and reports data to PC in format compatible with most Windows-based QC/SPC software.



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GRADEX® 2000 Particle Size Analyzer Saves Time and Improves Testing Accuracy



CINCINNATI, OH (March 2, 2005) - The GRADEX® 2000 from Rotex, Inc. is a patented PC-controlled device, which fully automates the sieve analysis of dry granular materials. By fully automating the entire sieve analysis process, GRADEX 2000 frees up technicians to perform other work and provides analysis on a more frequent and timely basis, allowing for closer control of raw material receipts, materials in process and finished product.

Using standard 8" round test sieves - either full or half-size height - GRADEX 2000 can analyze individually loaded samples, multiple samples staged for continuous testing, or can test on-line in conjunction with automatic sampling devices. The standard round test sieves can easily be inserted and changed to suit specific test requirements.

Using preset test configurations, GRADEX 2000 shakes and taps the samples using the same stroke and frequency as typical manual shakers. The GRADEX 2000 automatically classifies and weighs each sieve fraction, calculates and stores weight values, and reports the data to a PC in a format compatible with most Windows-based QC/SPC software. An on-board control option is also available for environments where PC operation is not practical.

Performing analysis at the point of sample provides immediate results, even on the plant floor. Automation elevates test quality by eliminating manual steps where operator errors often occur, and the electronic data transfer eliminates transposition and calculation errors. In addition, because GRADEX 2000 automatically brushes the sieves evenly and consistently, test repeatability is improved by avoiding sieve damage due to overbrushing.

GRADEX 2000 can be used for the processing of dry granular materials such as chlorine, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, and many other chemicals; for plastic pellets and resins; for stone, clay and glass; for mineral and mining processing, such as sand, limestone and soda ash; and for processing of food materials such as citric acid, sugar, tobacco, and salt.

The GRADEX 2000 has a balance capacity of 5000 grams, and a balance resolution of 0.1 gram. Models are available with six 2" high sieves, or nine half-height sieves with manual or AutoFeed options, and for PC or on-board controls. An optional fan-cooled computer control cabinet, which houses the PC keyboard, monitor and printer is also available.

To determine exactly how much money and time GRADEX 2000 can save your company, use the simple GRADEX Payback Worksheet at www.rotex.com.

Rotex, Inc. engineers and manufactures a full line of screening equipment including ROTEX® Screeners and high capacity MEGATEX(TM) Screeners for particle size separation of grains, minerals, plastics and other dry solids; GRADEX® Particle Size Analyzers; and LIQUATEX(TM) Liquid/Solid Separators. The company serves a global market in such industries as chemical processing, food processing, mineral processing, plastics compounding and agribusiness. ROTEX-xpressSM offers a full range of parts and rebuild services available through Rotex headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

For more information about how the GRADEX 2000 can reduce costs and assure consistent product quality, contact Rotex, Inc., 1230 Knowlton St., Cincinnati, OH 45223, (800) 453-2321, Fax (513) 541-4888 or e-mail info@rotex.com.

John Gerhardt
Rotex Inc.
(513) 591-5322
jygerhardt@rotex.com

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