Flocculation Jar Tester LFC-A12 for Accurate Water Treatment Analysis
Achieving reliable and reproducible results in flocculation and coagulation processes is essential for efficient water and wastewater treatment. The Flocculation Jar Tester LFC-A12 is designed to accurately simulate real-world treatment conditions, including reagent addition, rapid mixing, slow mixing, precipitation, and coagulation reactions. This advanced flocculation jar tester enables laboratories and treatment facilities to optimize chemical dosing and mixing parameters with high precision.
The system supports multi-step programmable operations with accurate speed adjustment and real-time monitoring. Its automated control features help determine the optimal flocculant chemical dosage required to achieve a stable flocculated system, improving treatment efficiency while reducing manual intervention.
Uses of Flocculation Jar Tester LFC-A12
The LFC-A12 is widely used as a flocculation tester for performing standard jar tests to evaluate chemical dosing efficiency and mixing performance. It allows synchronous and independent operation of multiple samples, making it ideal for comparative analysis.
Typical applications include:
Water treatment plants are studying coagulation and flocculation
Drinking water testing laboratories
Wastewater treatment plants
Water purification facilities
Environmental testing and research laboratories
The system is supplied with six round acrylic beakers of 1.0 L capacity and supports optional 1.5 L square beakers, making this flocculation tester suitable for both routine testing and advanced research applications.
The flocculation jar tester LFC-A12 is engineered to ensure uniform test conditions and precise parameter control:
Wide speed range from 10 to 1000 rpm with 1 rpm resolution for both rapid dispersion and gentle floc growth
Speed accuracy of ±0.5% for controlled flocculation performance
Automatic calculation of G and GT values for process optimization
Temperature measurement from 0 to 50 °C with ±1 °C accuracy
10-step programmable operation with each step ranging from 0 to 99 minutes
LCD for real-time monitoring of speed, time, and temperature
Automated agent dosing and paddle lifting to reduce manual handling
Power rating of 180 W with AC 110/220 V compatibility
Benefits and Operational Value
The LFC-A12 offers significant operational advantages for laboratory managers, plant operators, and procurement teams:
Enables simultaneous comparison of six samples
Minimizes chemical wastage by identifying optimal flocculant chemical dosing
Stores up to 12 program groups for improved test repeatability
Compact desktop design to save laboratory space
User-friendly interface that simplifies operator training
By accurately simulating real treatment conditions, this flocculation jar tester supports data-driven decision-making before scaling up to full treatment operations.
How the LFC-A12 Reduces Workload
Traditional jar testing can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. The Jar Tester LFC-A12 significantly reduces workload through:
Automated control of speed, time, and calculation parameters
Elimination of repetitive manual tuning in multi-step tests
Independent control of each beaker for faster comparative analysis
Reduced operator supervision through programmed test cycles
Managing multiple variables within a single test run increases laboratory throughput and improves overall efficiency.
Designed for Standardized Water Testing
The LFC-A12 complies with ISO 9001 standards, making it suitable for laboratories requiring structured testing protocols and consistent documentation. The unit measures 1080 × 350 × 400 mm and weighs approximately 30 kg, ensuring stability during operation.
Key Technical Specifications at a Glance
Beaker Type: 6 round acrylic beakers, 1.0 L
Speed Gradient: 10–1000 s⁻¹ (round beaker)
Temperature Range: 0 °C to 50 °C
Power Supply: AC 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz
The Flocculation Jar Tester LFC-A12 delivers accurate, reproducible jar test results by closely replicating real water treatment processes. With precise speed control, multi-step programming, automatic G and GT calculations, and the ability to test six samples simultaneously, it ensures optimized chemical dosing with minimal manual effort. Its reliability, ease of operation, and relevance to standardized water testing make it an indispensable flocculation tester for modern laboratories and treatment facilities.
Labtron Flocculation Jar Tester LFC-A12 is designed to simulate real water treatment processes such as reagent addition, precipitation, and coagulation reactions under controlled laboratory conditions. Equipped with six 1.0 L beakers, a wide speed range of 10 to 1000 rpm, programmable multi-step operation, and automatic calculation of speed gradient (G and GT values), it enables accurate jar testing with reduced manual effort. The system supports synchronous and independent operation, real-time parameter monitoring, and user-friendly controls, making it suitable for routine and advanced water testing applications across treatment and purification facilities.
