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In addition, the KT-100S analyzer offers auto surface preparation with its Drill-Down feature, and it is smaller and lighter than other hand-held LIBS analyzers currently available, Rigaku says. Another major benefit to the user is that, because the KT Series of hand-held LIBS analyzers use a laser excitation source, minimal to no regulatory licensing is required.

Rigaku says the KT-100S hand-held LIBS analyzer is designed to be the ideal analytical tool for use in fabrication shops, plant environments and scrap metal yards, as evident by its MIL-STD 810G drop-test certification and IP-54 dust protection rating. Manufacturers can provide on-site certification of verification of outgoing material, as well as confirm or reestablish chain of custody of mislabeled components.

Rigaku KT-100S handheld metal analyzer easily performs identification of the most difficult alloy grades. KT-100S utilizes laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) enabling durable and accurate alloy identification for use in:

• Scrap metal sorting
• Quality assurance in metal fabrication
• Positive material identification (PMI) in mission-critical operations, such as aerospace and petrochemical

Features:
Smallest & Lightest Handheld LIBS
Sort All of Your Common Alloys with Ease

QuickID Software
Identify More in Less Time

10 hour Battery Life
Avoid Unscheduled Downtime

Durable, Tested Design
Built for Your Environment

Rigaku KT-100S Series Handheld LIBS Analyzer

Advanced light element identification
LIBS is more sensitive and better suited for light element detection, such as aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), and beryllium (Be). However, reliable LIBS’ analysis of materials with these elements has been very limited and typically confined to a laboratory environment – until now. The handheld KT-100S metal analyzer represents recent technological advancements in laser and spectrometer miniaturization that has rapidly expanded the use of this technique into industrial operations. KT-100S offers an advanced method for easily identifying the most popular Al grades – 1100, 6061 and 6063 – as well as Al and silicon (Si) brasses and bronzes or Be in coppers.
In addition to the analytical performance of LIBS technology, KT-100S reduces the need for regulatory licensing and registration that previous generation analyzers were susceptible to.

Durable versatility Rigaku KT-100S
The handheld KT-100S LIBS analyzer is not only a superior aluminum analyzer, but it also delivers accurate identification of popular grades of stainless steel, nickel and titanium alloys with the durability you can count on. KT-100S has successfully passed rigorous durability tests proving its capabilities in the harshest environments. To guarantee protection, KT-100S underwent strict testing to the United States Military Standard 810-G. These tests involved rigorous vibration, shock and drop testing to evaluate its durability and performance when exposed to environmental stress. In addition, its IP-54 rating and safety window protect against dusty and wet environments. As the first handheld analyzer to have passed these tests, it is truly optimized for rugged use. Thus, KT-100S reduces downtime and costs associated with instrument repair known to be common for traditional handheld metal analyzers.

Sophisticated ergonomics
The design and features of the KT-100S handheld LIBS analyzer put it in a class of its own. The ergonomics consist of a pistol-shape for optimal one-handed operation via the use of raised buttons or by use of the ‘quick launch’ navigation buttons located near the trigger. The tilt screen allows for the ability to easily read results in any light and can also be operated as a touchscreen. KT-100S is also considerably smaller and lighter than traditional metal analyzers. The unique ‘kickstand’ as a ‘grab and go’ position, provides added convenience.

QuickID software
Offering a rapid matrix selection, chemical composition and grade identification is simple and easy to read with QuickID software of KT-100S handheld LIBS. Results are displayed in a simple “match/no match” format that alerts the user of the alloy identification, as well as the elemental composition percentages. Users have the ability to quickly add new alloys to a customized on-board library. KT-100S is also password-protected with an automatic “sleep mode” for improved safety and battery life. Its on-board camera captures images of the metal pieces being analyzed with the ability to transfer data into a report via USB or WiFi.

Drill Down sample surface preparation
The metal found in these types of industrial environments is usually dirty and oxidized. KT-100S features a patent-pending Drill Down auto sample surface preparation capability. Users have the ability to ‘drill down’ dynamically and the analyzer will automatically burn through the common imperfections found in the metal to obtain a clean reading.

Specification Rigaku KT-100S: