Product category:
Spectroscopy
News Release from: Panalytical | Subject: MiniPal 4 and Axios
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 21 June 2007
XRF spectrometery to manage machine
maintenance
New application notes illustrate the detection limits, accuracy, precision and long-term stability of MiniPal 4 and Axios non-destructive energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers
Analytical X-ray specialist Panalytical, has published new data on the MiniPal 4 energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and Axios-Petro wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometers that show their effectiveness and value in predictive machine maintenance programmes As metal surfaces within a machine undergo physical and chemical wear, trace concentrations of the component metals appear in the lubricant
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 18 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Elemental analysis of the lubricating oil provides a fingerprint of the worn component and enables its rapid identification.
For example, Ni and Fe levels indicate worn pistons, rings and crankshaft wear, while Cu and Sn are associated with bearing and bush wear.
By enabling accurate, precise quantification of wear metals in lubricating oils, Panalytical systems, such as MiniPal 4 and Axios, can help to significantly improve predictive maintenance programmes and scheduled down-time planning, minimise repair costs and increase safety margins by reducing the chance of catastrophic machine failure.
New application notes illustrate the detection limits, accuracy, precision and long-term stability of MiniPal 4 and Axios.
Importantly, XRF is a non-destructive technique that requires only simple sample preparation.
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