TPT July 2013

Technology News

Portable analysis of precious metals

degree of safety, each sample is tested for 21 elements simultaneously. The Spectroscout’s features include a large sample compartment, X-ray tube, on-board processor, high-yield battery pack, and integrated video camera supporting precise (1mm) spot testing, plus image storage. It provides precision and accuracy at a wide range of concentration levels typically present in precious metals alloys. It also offers rapid (30-300 second) readout. The Spectroscout also features predefined application packages, an intuitive touchscreen interface, simple displays, and only two menu levels. Spectro manufactures advanced instruments, and develops solutions for varying applications. Since its foundation in 1979, more than 30,000 analytical instruments have been delivered to customers around the world.

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the Spectroscout portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyser that enables the rapid, laboratory-class assay analysis of precious metals anywhere. The new analyser weighs only 11kg and can be carried with a shoulder strap, but has as much analytical power as advanced bench-top laboratory analysers, according to Dirk Wissmann of Spectro: “The new Spectroscout is a small instrument, but a major step forward for end users. Its precision, speed and portability allow fast, accurate, confident decisions and improve productivity.” The Spectroscout brings laboratory- class advantages to precious metals assay analysis. The instrument’s reliably accurate readouts can boost confidence

The new Spectroscout portable ED-XRF analyser

Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2821 8922200 Email: spectro.info@ametek.com Website: www.spectro.com

for less expert users and reassure customers. First results are displayed after only a few seconds, and higher accuracy can be achieved with longer measuring times. To achieve a high

Large diameter pipe cutting and bevelling solutions

mount the machine anywhere along a pipeline to cut and bevel the pipe simultaneously. Suitable for on-site work or in areas where there is restricted access to the pipe, due to their low profile design, once clamped on the pipe, the cut and bevel is produced by an inner rotating ring, housing cutting tools mounted in spring loaded toolboxes which follow the contour of the pipe to produce an accurate weld preparation. Cutting tools are available to machine mild steel, stainless steel and exotic materials such as duplex and super duplex. Machines are available with electric, pneumatic or hydraulic motors. Models are available to cut from 1" to 60" pipe, with all types of weld preparation achievable on wall thicknesses up to 60mm. The latest addition to PIPE’s split frame cold cutting and bevelling machine range is the Hypercutter. This rugged, heavy-duty steel split-frame

PIPE, established in 1989, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist pipework fabrication tools and handling equipment for on-site or workshop requirements. PIPE manufactures and supplies a range of hot and cold cutting and bevelling solutions for pipes of almost any material, wall thickness and diameter and is able to cater for any cutting and bevelling requirements whether cold or hot cutting, for workshop or on-site environments. Two of the most popular machines in its range are the split frame cutting and bevelling machines; the heavy duty steel frame “Supercutter” and the light- weight alloy body “MCA Clamshell”. These machines are designed for the cold cutting and bevelling of pipes up to 60" outside diameter, where the use of a hot cutting method is prohibited or a machined bevel is required. The split frame design enables the operator to

machine is designed for the cold cutting and bevelling of pipes of up to 108" diameter, producing square cuts and weld ready machine finish bevels with ease. The Hypercutter is hydraulically powered, giving it the strength to machine even the toughest of materials, in the most arduous of working environ- ments. Each Hypercutter covers a 12" diameter range, making it a versatile large diameter cold cut machine.

Prestige Industrial Pipework Equipment – UK Email: sales@pipe-ltd.com Website: www.pipe-ltd.com

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