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Start D Advanced Microwave Hardware


Domestic or slightly modified commercial microwave units are not suitable for safe and reliable digestion in the corrosive environment of a sample preparation laboratory. Based on the experience of thousands of successful installations of the ETHOS platform, Milestone has developed the
START D, a new microwave system which combines sophisticated design and high technology, with easy of use and safe operation.

 

Higher microwave power provides fast vessel heating

Highest microwave power provides fast vessel heatingThe START D is equipped with an indusatrial magnetron.
Installed power is 1.200 watts allowing rapid heating of even high throughput rotors. Simultaneous digestion of 24 food samples.
The set target temperature of 180°C is reached in just 11 minutes, and digestion is completed in just 21 minutes.


All stainless-steel construction

The chassis of the START D is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, not molded plastic. The cavity and the door are plasma-coated with PTFE to protect the unit. Milestone’s warranty covers the cavity coating against corrosion for 5 years!

Homogeneous microwave distribution

A microwave diffuser located above the microwave cavity evenly distributes microwaves throughout the cavity, preventing localized hot and cold spots.


Convenient, user-centric design

The START D door includes a shock resistant double-glass window, for easy viewing of the pressure vessels. The door opens downward and it can be used by the chemist as a working platform to facilitate the loading of the vessels into the microwave cavity.

Fast air cooling for higher throughput

The START D is equipped with a heavy duty air flow system, placed above the microwave cavity. The air flow rapidly cools the external surfaces of the vessels. An acid resistant flexible hose connects the exhaust fan to a fume hood ensuring a safe working environment. Alternatively, the Milestone vessels can be cooled in a water bath, further reducing the total cooling time to less than 10 minutes.