High-Precision Falling Number Apparatus for Grain and Flour Quality Analysis
Manufactured by Sediroglu Group
The Falling Number Apparatus SE-LAB-9000 by Sediroglu Group is a professional-grade laboratory instrument designed for accurate alpha-amylase activity testing in wheat, flour, and cereal grains.
It is widely used in grain quality control laboratories, flour mills, baking research centers, and cereal processing industries to ensure consistent product quality and optimal baking performance.
By measuring enzyme activity responsible for starch degradation, the system plays a critical role in determining flour stability, fermentation behavior, and end-product baking quality.
What is the Falling Number Test for Wheat and Flour Quality?
The falling number test is an internationally standardized laboratory method used to evaluate the liquefaction rate of a heated flour-water mixture.
It is a key indicator of sprout damage, enzyme activity, and grain quality classification in the milling industry.
Interpretation of Falling Number Results
- Low Falling Number Value → High alpha-amylase activity (sprouted or damaged grain)
- High Falling Number Value → Low enzyme activity (strong, stable flour quality)
These results directly influence dough structure, fermentation speed, and bread volume consistency.
How the SE-LAB-9000 Falling Number Apparatus Works
The Sediroglu Group SE-LAB-9000 system operates by heating a precisely prepared flour-water suspension in a controlled boiling water bath.
A standardized stirrer moves through the gelatinized mixture, and the system automatically measures the time required for the stirrer to fall, generating the official Falling Number value.
Core Measurement Technology
- Fully controlled boiling water bath system
- Standardized mechanical stirring mechanism
- Automated digital timing and calculation system
- High repeatability and laboratory-grade accuracy
- Stable and internationally standardized test conditions
Applications of Falling Number Analyzer in Industry
The Falling Number Apparatus SE-LAB-9000 is essential for:
- Wheat and cereal grain quality testing
- Flour enzyme activity analysis in milling plants
- Detection of sprouted or damaged grains
- Baking performance and dough behavior evaluation
- Grain intake inspection and classification laboratories
- Flour blending and quality standardization processes
- Research and development in cereal science
Advantages of Sediroglu Group SE-LAB-9000 System
- High-precision alpha-amylase activity measurement
- Fully compliant with international Falling Number standards
- Automated temperature and timing control system
- Highly repeatable and reliable laboratory results
- Supports professional grain grading and flour optimization
- Durable design for continuous industrial laboratory use
- User-friendly digital interface for efficient operation
Maintenance Guidelines for Long-Term Performance
Weekly Maintenance
- Clean boiling chamber and sample tubes
- Check stirrer movement and alignment
- Verify water level and heating stability
- Inspect control panel functionality
Monthly Maintenance
- Calibrate temperature control system
- Inspect mechanical components for wear
- Clean internal heating system
- Verify timing accuracy
Annual Maintenance
- Full system calibration and validation
- Electrical system inspection
- Replacement of worn mechanical parts
- Performance verification under laboratory standards
Technical Specifications of SE-LAB-9000
- Power Supply: 220V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 1000 W
- Dimensions: 560 × 580 × 640 mm
- Weight: 25 kg
- Sample Size: 7 g (14% moisture basis)
- Test Method: Falling Number (Alpha-amylase activity analysis)
- Display: Full digital touchscreen interface
- Correction System: Altitude & humidity compensation
- Output: Liquefaction number calculation
- Heating System: Controlled boiling water bath
- Standard: International Falling Number method
Falling Number apparatus for wheat & flour alpha-amylase testing. High-precision grain quality analyzer by Sediroglu Group.
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