Falling Number

Alpha-amylase activity has great infl uence upon the quality of baked goods, pasta, and noodles. Sprout damage is caused by alpha-amylase, which is a naturally occurring enzyme in grain that increases in concentration during wet harvests. The Falling Number (FN) method is a fast and easy test to determine alpha-amylase activity in order to detect sprout damage. The Perten Instruments FN method is the World Wide Standard for measuring alpha-amylase activity in both fl our and meal of wheat, durum, rye, barley, other grains and malted cereals. 

Falling Number 1500

The Falling Number 1500 System is a microprocessor controlled automatic single analysis system designed for simple operation. The control unit with printer and display can be set for local language. The system includes sample ID registration via keyboard or bar code reader, serial data output, altitude correction and calculation for mixing and malt addition. 

Features & Benefits

Segregation: Save money by avoiding of mixing sound and sprouted grain.

Blend Optimization: Blend grains or fl ours to create a product with specifi c characteristics.

Easy to Use: Confidently used by non-technical operators.

Reliable: Non-complex, robust design provides exceptional instrument life.

Low Cost of Ownership: No consumables or chemicals required.

Altitude Correction: Automatic recalculation of FN results.

Calibration-Free: The measured property is time (seconds), and no calibration is required. This saves the user time and ensures correct and reliable measurements.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery meets the end-user specifi cations.

World Standard: Uniform reporting for grain growers, traders and processors.

Offi cial Approvals: International standards and recommendations such as AACC/ No. 56-81B, ICC/No. 107/1, ISO/DIS 3093.

Recommended Accessories

Water Dispenser: Easily and accurately dispenses 25 ml of water.

Cooling Tower: Saves water and environment by re-circulating cooling water.

Shakematic: Automatic shaker for fast and uniform sample mixing.

Spolett 1010: Rapid Falling Number tube cleaner.

Laboratory Mill 120 or 3100: Approved hammer mills for preparation of grain.

Falling Number Tubes: Calibrated viscometer tubes (10 per box).

Falling Number Stirrer: Perten Instruments Falling Number Stirrer.

Moisture Meter: To determine moisture content of meal and flour.

Balance: With an accuracy of ± 0.05 g.

Specifi cations

Power Requirements: 115 or 230 V, 50 or 60 Hz (specify on order)

PowerConsumption: Heat-up 1050 VA, Running 500 VA

Dimensions (HxDxW): Stirrer Unit 500x290x360 mm

Net Weight: 12 kg

Cooling Water Consumption: 25 l/h

Parameters: Alpha-amylase activity/starch properties

Products: Flour and meal of wheat, durum, rye, barley, other grains and malted cereals.