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Technology News
60 July 2013
Portable analysis of
precious metals
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has
introduced the Spectroscout portable
energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence
(ED-XRF) analyser that enables the
rapid, laboratory-class assay analysis of
precious metals anywhere.
The new analyser weighs only 11kg
and can be carried with a shoulder
strap, but has as much analytical power
as advanced bench-top laboratory
analysers, according to Dirk Wissmann
of Spectro: “The new Spectroscout is
a small instrument, but a major step
forward for end users. Its precision,
speed and portability allow fast,
accurate, confident decisions and
improve productivity.”
The Spectroscout brings laboratory-
class advantages to precious metals
assay analysis. The instrument’s reliably
accurate readouts can boost confidence
for less expert users and reassure
customers. First results are displayed
after only a few seconds, and higher
accuracy can be achieved with longer
measuring times. To achieve a high
degree of safety, each sample is tested
for 21 elements simultaneously.
The Spectroscout’s features include
a large sample compartment, X-ray
tube, on-board processor, high-yield
battery pack, and integrated video
camera supporting precise (1mm) spot
testing, plus image storage. It provides
precision and accuracy at a wide range
of concentration levels typically present
in precious metals alloys. It also offers
rapid (30-300 second) readout.
The Spectroscout also features
predefined application packages, an
intuitive touchscreen interface, simple
displays, and only two menu levels.
Spectro manufactures advanced
instruments, and develops solutions for
varying applications. Since its foundation
in 1979, more than 30,000 analytical
instruments have been delivered to
customers around the world.
Spectro Analytical Instruments
GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 2821 8922200
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The new Spectroscout portable
ED-XRF analyser
Large diameter pipe
cutting and bevelling
solutions
PIPE, established in 1989, is one of the
world’s leading suppliers of specialist
pipework fabrication tools and handling
equipment for on-site or workshop
requirements.
PIPE manufactures and supplies
a range of hot and cold cutting and
bevelling solutions for pipes of almost
any material, wall thickness and
diameter and is able to cater for any
cutting and bevelling requirements
whether cold or hot cutting, for
workshop or on-site environments.
Two of the most popular machines
in its range are the split frame cutting
and bevelling machines; the heavy duty
steel frame “Supercutter” and the light-
weight alloy body “MCA Clamshell”.
These machines are designed for the
cold cutting and bevelling of pipes up
to 60" outside diameter, where the use
of a hot cutting method is prohibited or
a machined bevel is required. The split
frame design enables the operator to
mount the machine anywhere along
a pipeline to cut and bevel the pipe
simultaneously. Suitable for on-site work
or in areas where there is restricted
access to the pipe, due to their low
profile design, once clamped on the
pipe, the cut and bevel is produced by an
inner rotating ring, housing cutting tools
mounted in spring loaded toolboxes
which follow the contour of the pipe to
produce an accurate weld preparation.
Cutting tools are available to machine
mild steel, stainless steel and exotic
materials such as duplex and super
duplex. Machines are available with
electric, pneumatic or hydraulic motors.
Models are available to cut from 1" to 60"
pipe, with all types of weld preparation
achievable on wall thicknesses up to
60mm.
The latest addition to PIPE’s split
frame cold cutting and bevelling
machine range is the Hypercutter. This
rugged, heavy-duty steel split-frame
machine is designed for the cold cutting
and bevelling of pipes of up to 108"
diameter, producing square cuts and
weld ready machine finish bevels with
ease.
The Hypercutter is hydraulically
powered, giving it the strength to
machine even the toughest of materials,
in the most arduous of working environ-
ments. Each Hypercutter covers a 12"
diameter range, making it a versatile
large diameter cold cut machine.
Prestige Industrial Pipework
Equipment – UK
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