BÜCHI ProxiMate™ NIR Analyzer in Pakistan

Rapid, non-destructive and multi-parameter NIR analysis for routine testing of flour, grain, feed, meat, dairy, edible oils and other food or ingredient samples.

ProxiMate brings NIR testing closer to incoming-goods reception, production and final-product release. Multiple validated parameters can be measured within seconds from a single scan, helping laboratories make faster quality-control and process decisions without routine titrants, extraction solvents or destructive chemical consumables.

Results within seconds for faster incoming-goods, production and final-release decisions.
Rapid multi-parameter analysis of fat, moisture, protein, ash, starch, gluten, fiber and other validated parameters from a single measurement.
No routine titrants, extraction solvents or destructive chemical consumables required for the NIR measurement itself.
Low routine cost per sample and higher testing frequency compared with repeated conventional laboratory analysis.
Suitable for flour, grain, feed, meat, dairy, edible oils and other food and ingredient matrices.
AutoCal supports straightforward development and maintenance of customer-specific NIR calibrations.
Choice of full ProxiMate platform or economical ProxiMate Essential configuration.

Supplied and supported in Pakistan by Continental Worldwide Trading Company (CWTC).

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Key Features & Practical Benefits

Rapid Multi-Parameter Analysis

A single validated NIR measurement can report several parameters at the same time.

Practical benefit: Replaces multiple sequential routine tests with one fast decision point.

Results Within Seconds

NIR measurements are completed rapidly, with total time depending on the selected application and sample presentation.

Practical benefit: Production and QC teams can react while the material or batch is still available for adjustment.

No Routine Chemical Consumables

The NIR scan itself does not require extraction solvents, titrants or destructive chemical preparation.

Practical benefit: Reduces recurring cost, laboratory waste and operator exposure associated with routine wet-chemistry screening.

At-Line Quality Control

ProxiMate is designed for use close to incoming goods or the production area.

Practical benefit: More samples can be checked without sending every routine decision to a central laboratory.

Food and Feed Application Fit

BUCHI provides application expertise and ready-to-use or adaptable calibrations for major food and feed matrices.

Practical benefit: Shortens implementation compared with starting every application from zero.

Robust and Practical Configurations

Choose the full ProxiMate for integrated touchscreen operation and demanding production environments, or ProxiMate Essential for an economical PC-operated setup.

Practical benefit: The same page can serve different budgets without confusing the customer with separate product families.

Application Examples

Flour, Grain and Milling

Rapid analysis of wheat, barley, maize, semolina, whole and ground cereals and wheat flour for moisture, protein, fat, ash, starch and wet/dry gluten. Supports incoming-grain grading, flour blending, process checks and final flour release.

Animal Feed and Ingredients

Rapid analysis of finished feed, premixes, cereals, oilseed meals, bran, forage and related ingredients for moisture, fat, protein, fiber, ash, ADF/NDF and other validated parameters. Supports supplier acceptance, formulation control and finished-feed consistency.

Dairy Products

Rapid analysis of milk powder, cheese, yogurt, butter and dairy intermediates for moisture, dry matter, fat, protein, lactose and selected product-specific parameters. Enables rapid formulation checks, intermediate control and final-product verification.

Meat and Processed Foods

Rapid analysis of beef, poultry, fish, sausage, minced meat and processed food matrices for moisture, protein, fat and connective-tissue related parameters. Supports incoming material control, formulation adjustment and packaging-stage checks.

Edible Oils and Oilseed Products

Rapid analysis of crude and refined oils, press cake, meals and animal fats for moisture, peroxide value, free fatty acids and residual fat. Supports raw-material screening, process monitoring and final product checks.

Key Product Features

Specification	ProxiMate™ NIR	ProxiMate™ Essential
Product type	At-line diode-array NIR or VIS+NIR analyzer	Compact PC-operated diode-array NIR or VIS+NIR analyzer
Primary market	Food and feed production, incoming goods and routine QC	Economical routine food and feed QC
NIR spectral range	900–1700 nm	900–1700 nm
Optional visible range	400–900 nm with VIS+NIR configuration	400–900 nm with VIS+NIR configuration
Measurement options	Diffuse reflection and transflection	Diffuse reflection and transflection
Sample presentation	Up view, down view or dual view depending on configuration	Up view
Display and operation	Integrated 10.4-inch touchscreen	Customer-supplied operating PC connected by USB-C; no integrated touchscreen
Ingress protection	IP69	IP54 option/configuration
Dimensions	260 × 435 × 500 mm	260 × 433 × 142 mm
Weight	23 kg	13 kg
Typical sample forms	Powders, ground samples, granular solids, pastes and liquids with suitable presentation	Powders, ground samples, granular solids and liquids with suitable up-view presentation

Sampling Accessories & Configuration Options

Large Sample Carrier

Holds petri dishes, high-performance cups, robust cups and selected larger samples.

Sample Cups

The Robust Cup made of silicone rubber and hardened class is designed to withstand more impact and prevent breakage during the sample preparation, measurement, and cleaning.

Transflectance Covers

Used with suitable cups for liquid measurement; path length selected according to the application.

BUCHI ProxiScout™

Portable field and warehouse NIR when the instrument must travel to the sample.

NIR-Online X-Sential™ SE

Cost-focused continuous process NIR for real-time monitoring of basic parameters.

NIR-Online X-One

Continuous in-line or on-line process analysis for real-time process control.

Frequently Asked Question

What is the difference between ProxiMate and ProxiMate Essential?

Both are designed for rapid at-line NIR analysis of food and feed samples. ProxiMate has an integrated touchscreen, IP69 protection and broader up/down/dual-view options. ProxiMate Essential is a compact up-view system operated from a customer-supplied PC and is intended as the economical route.

Can one measurement report several parameters?

Yes. A validated NIR calibration can predict multiple parameters from the same spectrum, such as moisture, protein, fat, ash, starch or gluten. The exact parameters depend on the sample and available calibration.

How quickly are results available?

NIR measurements are completed within seconds. Total workflow time depends on sample preparation, application settings and sample presentation.

Does the analyzer require chemical consumables?

The NIR measurement itself does not require routine titrants, extraction solvents or destructive chemical preparation. Reference methods and sample cups may still be required for calibration, verification and routine handling.

Can ProxiMate replace all laboratory reference methods?

No. NIR can greatly reduce routine testing time and increase testing frequency, but reference methods remain necessary for calibration development, verification, dispute resolution and periodic quality control.

Can ProxiMate analyze liquids?

Yes. Liquids can be measured using an appropriate transflectance cover, compatible cup or FlowCell, depending on the sample and application.

Are calibrations supplied with the instrument?

BUCHI offers ready-to-use or adaptable application packages for many food and feed matrices. Suitability must be checked against the customer’s products, ranges and reference-method data

Can the same calibration be transferred to another ProxiMate?

BUCHI factory standardization is intended to support calibration transfer between compatible instruments. Transfer should still be verified under the customer’s quality system.

Can the instrument be placed in the production area?

The full ProxiMate is designed for demanding at-line use and has IP69 protection. ProxiMate Essential is better positioned for a protected laboratory or controlled QC area, with IP54 available as an option/configuration

Which model should CWTC quote?

Use ProxiMate where integrated touchscreen operation, IP69 protection or flexible sample presentation is important. Use ProxiMate Essential where up-view analysis and PC operation meet the requirement and economy is the priority.

What if no ready-to-use calibration fully matches our product?

CWTC can evaluate representative samples and reference-method results. AutoCal can then be used by trained users to adapt or strengthen the calibration without requiring advanced chemometrics knowledge for routine calibration development and maintenance.

Can ProxiMate analyze flour and grain?

Yes. BUCHI lists flour, semolina and whole or ground grains among the principal applications. Depending on the calibration, parameters may include moisture, protein, fat, ash, starch and gluten.

Can ProxiMate be used for rapid fat analysis?

Yes. With a suitable validated calibration, ProxiMate can support rapid fat analysis in meat, dairy, feed, food products and related materials. Results are available within seconds, but performance must be verified for the customer’s matrix, concentration range and reference method.

Local supply and support in Pakistan

CWTC can support the ProxiMate project from the first application discussion through sample feasibility, configuration, training and routine implementation in Pakistan.

Application review based on the customer’s rapid-testing bottleneck and decision point.
Selection of direct, rotator, liquid or powder sample presentation.
Review of representative sample variability, seasons, suppliers, grades and product ranges.
Assessment of available reference-method data for calibration or validation.
Coordination of suitable existing calibration models or custom calibration development.
Installation, user training and measurement-workflow development.
Performance verification using customer samples and agreed acceptance criteria.
Support for additional products, parameters or sites after the first application is established.
Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and coordination with BUCHI application resources.

Product selectionApplication consultationDemonstrationInstallationOperator trainingTechnical support

Documentation & Downloads

Use the official BÜCHI resources below for the latest technical specifications, product documentation and NIR application information.

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