Over the last 25 years ICP-OES spectrometers, also known as ICP-AES or ICP plasma spectrometers, have become an indispensable tool for chemical elemental analysis. Optical emission spectrometers with inductively coupled plasma (ICP plasma) excitation sources offer ease of use, high sensitivity and precision and relative freedom from interferences. ICP-OES systems have now become the analytical method of choice for a wide range of applications.

Since the introduction of its first ICP spectrometer, SPECTRO has managed to continuously set performance benchmarks.

The FerroCheck 2000 Series of portable ferrous analyzers offer accuracy and convenience for total ferrous measurement of in-service lubricating oil and grease. Fast and easy to use samples are analyzed in less than 30 seconds. Small sample volumes of just 1.5 ml of oil or 0.75 ml of grease are needed to measure ferrous content in part per million (ppm) by weight.  The FerroCheck measures the total ferrous content of both small particles from normal machine wear and large abnormal wear particles.

Principle of Operation

The core of the FerroCheck 2000 is a pair of precision rounded coils that when powered, generate magnetic fields. When a small amount of in-service oil is inserted into one of the coils, ferrous particles, such as Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt, interact with the magnetic field and introduce current changes in the coils. The amount of current change is proportional to the amount of Ferrous particles in the oil, calibrated by weight in parts per million (ppm).

The sample vial that holds the oil or grease sample is designed to optimize the position in the measurement coil. Before the measurement, the coils are automatically balanced electrically, removing the impact on measurement from ambient temperature variation. The result is repeatable and stable measurement regardless of operator and environmental temperature, which is critical for a large service team doing on-site oil and grease analysis in the field.

The MiniVisc 3000 series (formerly the SpectroVisc Q3000 Series) viscometers are the first truly portable, solvent-free, temperature-controlled kinematic viscometers, providing high-accuracy measurements for easy detection of viscosity variations caused by contamination, mix-up and oil degradation. The devices were designed to determine kinematic viscosity at 40C in the field for applications where immediate results are essential for determining the health of critical equipment.

MiniVisc 3000 viscometers use a patented split cell design that enables measurement of kinematic viscosity using only a few drops (60µL) of oil. When closed, the center pieces of the split cell form a funnel with 100 micron gap allowing oil to flow down by gravity. Sensors along the funnel are triggered when oil flows by and flow time between two sensors is measured. The kinematic viscosity is then calculated. When opened, the split cell can be easily cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaning pad and ready for next sample. The split cell is controlled at 40C throughout the measurement.

SpectrOil 100 Series is a precision benchtop RDE-OES elemental analyzer for lubricants, fuel, coolants and water.

The SpectrOil 100 Rotating Disc Electrode Optical Emission Spectrometer (RDE-OES) is the eighth generation of the market leading RDE elemental spectrometer. It is widely used in commercial oil laboratories, on-site or trailer labs, as a proven means of precisely determining elemental composition in lubricating oil, coolant, light or heavy fuels, grease, and process water. It also supports the Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) calibration with results that correlate to those from the SpectrOil MNW, the only approved spectrometer for elemental analysis of lubricating oil for US and NATO military use (Model SpectrOil 120M). It is also a key component of Spectro’s TriVector™ MiniLab 153 on-site oil analyzer.

A Holistic Approach to On-site Oil Analysis

TruVu 360™ Enterprise Fluid Intelligence simplifies and streamlines the on-site oil analysis process, so high-quality information and actionable intelligence leads to effective decision making.

• Closes the gap between recommendations on the oil analysis report, maintenance actions taken and findings for continuous improvement
• Offers an intelligence dashboard so management has visibility into the effectiveness of the global program

TruVu 360 Real-time Fluid Intelligence platform delivers real benefits that meet business goals and objectives:

Speed

• real-time reporting enables immediate decision making
• rapid feedback for continuous improvement

Quality

• Highest quality information from freshly collected samples
• simple process with fewer hand offs ensure higher quality data
• lab-quality results on-site without the complexity of a traditional lab

Simplicity

• intuitive interface with built-in intelligence
• simple flow minimizes human error

Intelligence

• closed loop feedback improves diagnostic accuracy over time
• Maintenance dashboard for management views of cost savings and program key performance indicators (KPIs)

Stilla^® Crystal Digital PCR™ technology for absolute ­quantification of nucleic acids is based on ­cutting-edge microfluidic technology that ­integrates the digital PCR process in a single consumable, ­reducing the hands-on time and interaction, so users can simply insert the sample and walk away.

The United Model LCH Speedy Tester is a portable, hydraulic testing machine incorporating a highly accurate, built-in digital information system for the display of test data.

The fully-accessorized DHFM Series Testers include a complement of support hardware and accessories to immediately commence testing for tensile or compressive strength as well as bend and flex testing. By incorporating proven hardware plus USB-connectivity for high speed data acquisition and control, the SHFM Series takes full advantage of our extensive library of Windows®-based test methods. These test methods generate test results that are fully compliant with internationally recognized standards such as ASTM, ISO, EN, JIS, DIN and BS.