Steinfurth Semi-Automatic CDA MK-6 CO₂ Tester

A semi-automatic CO₂ tester

Able to operate independently with automatic sample preparation, the CDA MK-6  CO₂ tester makes measuring CO₂ levels easy.

This semi-automatic CO₂ tester measures pressure and temperature simultaneously, calculates the CO₂ content and transfers the measurement results via data-interface to the base-unit – giving you the results you need to quickly and accurately establish and monitor CO₂ levels.

Essential CO₂ measurement for beverage industry

Accurately measuring CO₂ levels in beverages is essential for maintaining consistent quality, protecting brand reputation, and keeping operations running efficiently. Even small variations in carbonation can noticeably affect taste and mouthfeel, and traditional manual testing methods, like shaking and sample preparation, often introduce inconsistencies due to operator variability. This makes it harder for producers to achieve reliable, repeatable results, especially when working with modern, lightweight packaging that can complicate quality tracking. At the same time, precise CO₂ control plays a critical role in preserving shelf life, helping to maintain freshness and biological stability throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Semi-automated solutions, such as the Steinfurth Automatic CO₂ Tester CDA MK-6, provide a practical way to overcome these challenges. By reducing manual intervention, they improve accuracy and repeatability while supporting faster testing that keeps pace with high-speed production lines. Each measurement is digitally recorded, creating a complete data trail for traceability and quality assurance. Without this level of control, producers risk sending under-carbonated (“flat”) products to market, resulting in product waste, costly returns, and potential damage to brand trust.

Regular CO₂ monitoring is therefore a fundamental requirement in beverage production, ensuring that every bottle or can delivers a consistent consumer experience. The Steinfurth Semi-Automatic CO₂ Tester CDA MK-6 is well suited to meet these needs, offering reliable results alongside the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of packaging formats, including cans, PET, and glass bottles.

Why choose the Steinfurth Semi-Automatic CO₂ Tester?

Dynamic sample preparation, low-maintenance construction and easy calibration ensure a high-precision measurement, making this an ideal CO₂ tester. Each measurement procedure is ex-factory customized to the specific measuring medium and runs fully automated – promising reliable results right out of the box!

Highly programmable control unit

The flexible programmable control unit writes every parameter as a measurement protocol in the internal memory, where detailed CO₂ -content – including pressure, temperature, date, time, measurement number, and serial number of the machine and specific sample code – enable traceability.

CO₂ levels perfectly visualized

The base unit has an integrated touchpad that shows a direct, color-based classification of the measured results, so beverage quality and the CO₂ levels are perfectly visualized.

Efficient sample changes

Different settings are very easy to access and change via barcode scanner, user interface or the customizable data interface of the CDA MK-6. So changing samples or operators remains efficient, saving you time and increasing the productivity of your beverage testing process.

How to use the CDA MK-6 CO₂ Tester?

The Steinfurth CDA MK-6 works based on Henry’s law and Dalton’s law. Place the packaged beverage in the sample container and close the measuring head to automatically pierce the sample.

Press the Start button and measurement with integrated dynamic sample preparation will be initiated. The harmonic overhead tumbling of the sample delivers optimal physical equilibrium of the sample and assures perfect repeatability and accuracy of the measuring results.

Once the state of equilibrium is reached, the CO₂ content is automatically calculated and stored where it will then be available as a digital fingerprint of the test with all recorded parameters, this can then be transferred to a PC or directly into the network.

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What happens after you enquire

When you enquire about the Steinfurth Automatic CO₂ Tester CDA MK-6, our beverage testing specialists will work with you to understand your product types, packaging formats, throughput requirements and quality control processes. We can recommend the most suitable configuration, advise on integration requirements and provide delivery timelines to help you plan implementation.

Industrial Physics can also support installation planning, commissioning and operator onboarding, helping ensure your CO₂ testing process is implemented smoothly and delivering reliable results from day one.

Service, warranty and ongoing support

When you choose the Steinfurth Semi-Automatic CO₂ Tester CDA MK-6, you gain access to Industrial Physics’ global service and support network. Our teams can assist with calibration, preventative maintenance, technical support and spare parts to help maintain accurate and reliable CO₂ measurements throughout the lifetime of your equipment.

We also provide operator training and ongoing application support, helping your team maintain consistent beverage testing procedures and get the most from your investment.

Our experienced service teams can help minimise downtime, optimise instrument performance and support compliance with your quality assurance requirements as your testing needs evolve.