Name: Neuhaus Neotec - RFB-S (Laboratory Roaster)
Brand: Neuhaus Neotec

Question 1

What is the Neuhaus Neotec RFB-S (Laboratory Roaster)?

Accepted Answer

The RFB-S, also known as the Laboratory Roaster, is Neuhaus Neotec's smallest RFB hot-air roaster—for developing roasting recipes and quality-control labs—roasting 200–500 g per batch. For buyers, this supports predictable production planning, consistent product quality and lower operational risk over the machine’s service life.

Question 2

What batch size does the Laboratory Roaster (RFB-S) roast?

Accepted Answer

200–500 g per batch, with roasting times from about 1.5 minutes. This output range helps buyers match the roaster to current demand while retaining practical capacity for future production growth.

Question 3

Do RFB-S results transfer to production?

Accepted Answer

Yes — because the RFB-S and RFB Junior use the same rotating fluidised-bed (RFB) technology as Neuhaus Neotec's full-scale production roasters, roasting profiles developed on these machines transfer directly to the larger RFB systems. Temperature, airflow behaviour and roast-colour development follow the same physical principles at both scales, which means R&D work done on the lab unit does not need to be re-validated from scratch when scaling up. This is a significant advantage over non-RFB lab roasters, where scale-up often requires extensive re-profiling.

Question 4

What technology does the Laboratory Roaster use?

Accepted Answer

RFB hot-air roasting—the same fluidised-bed principle as Neuhaus Neotec's production systems. For buyers, the practical result is controlled heat transfer, repeatable profiles and a process that can be matched to the required flavour target.

Question 5

RFB-S vs RFB Junior — which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The RFB-S (Laboratory Roaster) roasts 200–500 g for QC labs; the RFB Junior roasts 2–5 kg for shops and R&D. Selection should be based on required hourly output, typical batch size and the number of product changes expected per shift.

Question 6

How is the RFB-S powered?

Accepted Answer

Electric, 3 × 400 V, 50–60 Hz, with a 13 kW connected load. Final utility and installation requirements should be confirmed against the destination country and the planned production layout before ordering.

Question 7

What are the RFB-S dimensions and weight?

Accepted Answer

833 × 955 × 1760 mm, about 200 kg, with a Ø 150 mm exhaust connection. Final utility and installation requirements should be confirmed against the destination country and the planned production layout before ordering.

Question 8

Who is the Laboratory Roaster (RFB-S) for?

Accepted Answer

QC labs and product developers reproducing production profiles at small scale. It is particularly useful where operators need to change recipes frequently without sacrificing repeatability between batches.

Question 9

Is it suitable for cupping and recipe development?

Accepted Answer

Yes—it's designed for QC, cupping and recipe development. For buyers, this supports predictable production planning, consistent product quality and lower operational risk over the machine’s service life.

Question 10

Is the RFB-S (Laboratory Roaster) made in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Neuhaus Neotec RFB-S (Laboratory Roaster) is engineered and manufactured by Neuhaus Neotec at their facilities in Germany, where the company has been building industrial roasting systems for over 60 years. German-origin machinery brings consistent build quality, long service life and access to Neuhaus Neotec's complete network of factory-trained service engineers and original spare parts. For buyers in the Middle East and India, this also means EU-standard electrical and safety certification as standard, simplifying compliance and integration into existing production environments.

Batch Size	200–500 g per roast
Roasting Times	≥ 1.5 minutes
Heating Source	Electric
Voltage	3 × 400 V, 50–60 Hz
Connected Load	13 kW
Dimensions (L×W×H)	833 × 955 × 1760 mm
Weight	~200 kg
Exhaust Air Connection	Ø 150 mm

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