By launching the latest MagiX and MagiX PRO X-ray
fluorescence (XRF)
spectrometers,
Philips Analytical
offers ideal
solutions for the highly competitive
polymers and
plastics industry. Not only do they deliver
accuracy, speed and reliability, they also havethe
flexibility to handle the diversity of physical forms -
including
films,
coatings,
resins,
gels, and
foams
-encountered in raw material processing, product
manufacturing and end-of-life
recycling.
National and international environmental legislation,
tougher
cost management in an increasingly global
market, and demands for
quality control are just some of
the issues compelling
polymers and plastic manufactures
to look at elemental
analysis. Within the industry itself,
analysis is required in research and development,
process control, and
quality management of raw
materials,
additives,
catalysts, compounds and end
products. And as re-cycling becomes increasingly
important, sorting and grading material is a growing
application area. The variety of materials and the
diversity of physical forms are tough requirements for
X-ray spectrometers.
The MagiX and MagiX PRO are extremely versatile, and
can analyze both liquid and solid
samples, including
beads, and pressed- or loose
powders. The MagiX
solutions cover all these requirements, and are designed
to handle future needs without having to invest in new
equipment.
In the past, the high cost and complication of chemical
analysis, and the need for highly trained staff were
barriers for many companies. But the ease of use,
reliability and accurate results that characterize the
MagiX solutions have overcome these drawbacks.
Polymers and
plastics manufacturing will be able to
experience better process control, higher cost efficiency
and a much clearer overview of the environmental impact.
Modular system solutions
The standard MagiX is ideal for high-performance
process- and
quality control applications in a
production
environment. The top-of-the-range MagiX PRO is more
powerful in terms of speed, flexibility and overall
performance. It has low detection limits for analyzing
different types and shapes of sample, operates over a
wider range of ambient conditions and incorporates six
interchangeable collimator masks. MagiX solutions are
made for long-term reliability with a high Mean Time
Between Failures (MTBF). Built-in (remote) diagnostic
functions and rapid-response customer support are also
part of the MagiX
solution. These are critical issues for
24-hour manufacturing operations where downtime is
costly.
Reducing the need for specialized skills
Special attention is paid to ease-of-use so that the
MagiX solutions can increase operator efficiency without
the need for specialized skills. This is particularly
important in
production plants where spectrometry
specialists may not be available.
The user-