• Oxford Instruments (India) Private Limited

XRF Analyser for Scrap Metal

Oxford Instruments has announced all-new X-MET8000 handheld (X-ray fluorescence) XRF Analyser. This enables reliable, uninterrupted alloy identification, all-day long, in all weathers, adding value at every stage of the metal recycling process. At the scrap yard, dealers are able to quickly sort mixed scrap, separating materials of low and higher values with alloy grades being qualified through the X-MET’s comprehensive grade library, the largest library on the market. Using the X-MET8000, recycled material can be accurately quantified through elemental analysis, ensuring that the correct quality of scrap metal goes forward to the melt. Even miniscule percentages of tramp elements, which may dangerously degrade the final alloy, can be determined prior to further processing, resulting in consistent analysis, securing the best price for incoming and outgoing scrap material. Optimised geometry of the large-area SDD (silicon drift detector) and the high performance X-ray tube deliver exceptional speed and superior sensitivity. Light elements analysis (from Mg to S) can be achieved in only a few seconds meaning commercial alloys such as aluminium, titanium, bronze and high temperature alloys can be identified reliably and extremely fast. Battery life does not suffer either. With an uninterrupted full working day of 10-12 hours and initial start-up taking only seconds, large volumes of scrap metal can be sorted without user fatigue – the ergonomic X-MET8000 is perfectly balanced and lightweight at only 1.5 kg (3.3lb). The integrated bright, high contrast 11cm (4.3”) LCD touchscreen ensures optimal outdoor viewing, even in direct sunlight. An easy-to-read interface coupled with large functional icons make the instrument simple and quick to use, even with gloves on.