TPT January 2010

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Positive material identification with point-and-shoot simplicity

tamperproof. Multiple communication options include Bluetooth wireless, USB and RS-232 serial communication ports. The analysers come as standard with Thermo Scientific Niton Data Transfer (NDT) software, a suite of data management utilities that allows users to set operator permissions, print certificates of analysis to document results or operate the analyser remotely from a PC. The NDT file format preserves and protects the data from each sample analysis, ensuring that this data is not unintentionally or intentionally compromised. Replacing the Niton XLt analysers, Niton XL2 analysers are lightweight yet rugged, for harsh production environments. Ergonomically designed and featuring daylight readable icons, the Niton XL2 incorporates customisable menus for ease of use, multi-language options and a standard analytical range of more than 25 elements. Niton XL3 GOLDD analysers deliver improvements in sensitivity and measurement times, as much as ten times faster than analysers using conventional Si-PIN detectors, and up to three times more precise than those with conventional SDD detectors. The Niton XL3 GOLDD measures light element content (magnesium, aluminium, silicon, phosphorus and

THERMO Fisher Scientific Inc has added the Niton ® XL2 series handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser to its range of Thermo Scientific Niton alloy analysers. “With the introduction of the Niton XL2, we now offer a range of products to the aerospace, metal fabrication, foundry and related industries which are engineered from the ground up to help eliminate any guesswork in verifying metal alloys for manufacturing quality assurance,” said Olaf Haupt, director of European sales and marketing for Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers. “We know that the potential for material mix-ups is very real and that the need for traceability is a priority. Our non-destructive analysers provide a worry- free solution that takes control of material verification, recovery of lost traceability, isolation of finished welds to validate filler material and dilution, and confirmation of finished products – all without damaging samples in any way, which can save both time and additional testing expense.” Handheld Niton XL2 and Niton XL3 series XRF analysers are purpose-built for taking measurements in any location, with accurate results available in seconds, saving expense in comparison to traditional laboratory testing. The easy-to-use, non-destructive instruments provide integral storage of all test results, which are completely

sulphur) without the need for helium or vacuum purging. This means it has the capability to accurately sort additional grades including, titanium alloys, aluminium and silicon bronzes,

and aluminiums for silicon and magnesium content, and can even identify SS303, SS416 and other free-machining stainless steels based on sulphur content. In addition, the Niton XL3 GOLDD includes an integrated CCD colour camera to record an image of the actual test area along with the analysis data. The optional small spot feature allows users to isolate and test small sample areas, such as welds and seams. Niton Europe GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 89 3681 3830 Email: niton.eur@thermofisher.com Website: www.thermo.com/niton

The Niton XL2 handheld x-ray fluorescence analyser

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