Niton adds to handheld analyzer line

Waltham, Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. says it has expanded its Niton brand range of handheld elemental analysis devices with the introduction of the XL5e X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer.

The company predicts the XL5e will find homes in “industries that require precise elemental analysis, such as scrap metal recycling, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and metal recovery.”

Thermo Fisher Scientific says the new Niton device offers “powerful, lab-quality results in the field,” adding that customers complying with materials specifications or managing quality control in manufacturing processes can meet a variety of detection demands with the XL5e.

 “The fast processing capabilities of the Niton XL5e analyzer increase throughput, improve operational efficiency and enhance productivity in industries where real-time results are critical,” states Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The analyzer is suitable for extended in-field use in rugged environments such as recycling facilities or demolition job sites without losing connectivity or overheating, according to the company.

Pointing to a more than 30-year lineage in handheld analyzers, Thermo Scientific Niton says the XL5e “builds on this proven platform with enhanced performance on light elements, advanced calibration stability and one of the smallest, lightest designs available, offering a practical, high-performing tool for industrial professionals.”

Metals and alloys in the aluminum and copper families, as well as slags, alloys, cement and clinker and mined ores all can be analyzed with the new device, according to the company.

Results can travel beyond the job site thanks to features such as Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity, while a built-in fan and thermal management system help the device endure hotter climates at scrap yards or industrial facilities.

More information on the XL5e can be found on the Thermo Fisher Scientific website.