Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers

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Thermo Scientific Niton XRF AnalyzersElemental analysis for regulatory compliance made fast, easy – and mobileFor manufacturers and retailers alike, the demand to meet stringentregulations on permissible levels of lead, cadmium, and othertoxins is a formidable challenge. And the list of affected productsseems to grow every month – from toys, jewelry, and clothing tofurniture, packaging, drinking glasses, and more.Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers are a key component of areasonable testing program, which demonstrates “due diligence”and satisfies General Conformity Certification (GCC) requirements.They help you achieve compliance easily, cost effectively, andwith complete confidence. Perform accurate elemental analysisin seconds anywhere on site, avoiding the significant cost andtime delay of sending samples to outside laboratories. More than25,000 Thermo Scientific Niton analyzers are in use today worldwide, with models engineered to help companies ensure they’rebuilding and selling the safest products possible.tPoint-and-shoot simplicityThermo Scientific Niton XRF handheldanalyzers have set a new standard forhazardous materials testing, from retail to RoHS.Ruggedized and weighing less than three pounds,they perform accurate, nondestructive testing withno sample preparation. Our handheld analyzersare ideal for incoming parts inspection, as well asfor finished goods and store product safety audits.Used by the U.S. Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) and Europe’s PROSAFE1 Our handheld units also operate in yourchoice of optional test stands, offering aconvenient test platform when needed.

pBring your lab to the sampleThe Thermo Scientific Niton FXL field x-ray labdelivers lab-quality performance in a compact unit you can takeanywhere. Get the fastest results with the lowest levels of toxicmetals detection in a unit light enough to set up at the loading dock,for incoming inspection, at the line, or in the lab. and it’s easilyportable for performing vendor audits. Experience superior elementalanalysis in minutes rather than days with easy touch-screen operation.What’s more, little training is required.uThe Niton FXL field x-ray lab has an internal battery and is designedto operate reliably in virtually any manufacturing environment. Plus,its closed-beam design requires minimal licensing in most countries.This instrument is the perfect complement to our handheld analyzers,providing a total sample testing solution. 2

Fast. Accurate. Easy to use.T hermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzers deliver fastperformance and low levels of detection for more than25 elements, including light elements (Mg-S).HANDHELDu Exceptionally fast, easy to useJust point and shoot, or simply close the lid (Niton FXL). See resultsin seconds on a touch-screen color display.u Fit, form, functionRuggedized with sealed construction, our analyzers are built withtough LEXAN plastic, and are dust- and waterproof for worry-freeuse virtually anywhere. One-step system check requires no externalaccessories while advanced batteries support extended continuousoperation on a single charge. All units operate virtually anywhereon site with a touch of the bright, color LCD screen. No PC is required,alleviating the worry of computer crash and loss of data.Niton XL2HANDHELDVALUE leaderu Nondestructive with minimal sample preparationUnlike destructive testing methods, samples remain intact andundamaged. All Thermo Scientific Niton handheld analyzers easilyaccommodate a wide variation of samples, with little or no pre-testpreparation required.Niton XL3tu GOLDD technologyThermo Scientific geometrically optimized large area drift detector(GOLDD ) technology provides rapid measurement times andexceptional detection limits for toxic metals.HANDHelDFEATURE LEADERWhich XRF analyzer is right for you?HANDHELD THERMO SCIENTIFICNITON ANALYZERS Maximum mobility Fastest results Point-and-shoot simplicity Ideal for manufacturing finishedgoods and retail/store inventoriesand audits3 Niton XL2 SeriesNiton XL3t SeriesIdeal for testing restricted substances inconsumer productsCCD camera and small-spot features improve testpositioning on complex samples (optional)Thermo Scientific TestAll technology simplifies themeasurement process on all of our XRF analyzersScreens for all 8 restricted substances inchildren’s products (ASTM F963-08)Standard 25 element analysis range(lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.)Reliably screens for halogens in 30 secondsErgonomic design with easy-touch large iconinterfaceMore compact design with tilting, color, touchscreen displayAvailable with GOLDD technology for improvedspeed and limits of detectionAvailable with GOLDD technology and higher x-raytube power for improved element range, speed,and limits of detection

FIELD X-RAY LABTake advantage of additional laboratory features including a samplespinner to give an average over a larger sample area, 1 mm and 3 mmspot sizes, and included CCD camera for the Niton FXL.Niton FXLUNSURPASSEDPERFORMANCEAND FEATURESfpoNiton XL3t GOLDD superior HANDHELDPerformance AND FEATURESNiton FXL SeriesGOLDD TechnologySuperior performance and features, beyond thatof handheld XRFHigh-speed detector that delivers up to 10X performanceimprovementNITON FXL FIELD X-RAY LABMotorized X-Y positioning for targeting featuresdown to 1 mm in sizeOverall system geometry is improved, including a verylarge-area detector Highest performance and lowestlevels of detectionBridges the gap between handhelds and lengthy,destructive lab-based analysisEach model is paired with an advanced x-ray tube thatoptimizes overall system sensitivityTransportable, battery-operated analyzer withlarge display and enclosed sample chamberExtended element range, including light element analysis(Mg-S) without helium or vacuumAvailable with GOLDD technology and the highesttube power for the very best in element range,speed, spot size, and limits of detectionBest choice for detecting Pb in thin paint layers, packagingdirective compliance, and halogen-free manufacturing More traditional lab features Smallest spot sampling Closed-beam design for minimallicensing requirements in mostcountries X-Y positioning head to easily findspecific analysis area 4

Choose the same analyzer the regulators usePlastic Metal Solder Paint CeramicScreen toys, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and more –just point and shoot for nearly instantaneous elementalanalysis you can trust.Our analyzers help you alignjust the buttonWith the 3 mm small spot, isolatethe plastic from the threadW e Make Testing Simple with TestAll technology All of our XRF analyzers come with the unique TestAll feature, whichallows non-technical users to automatically differentiate the presenceof lead on the surface or in the substrate of the tested object. Operate with limited training required Automatically determine appropriate testing parameters Test virtually any sample with confidenceI ntegrated Camera with Small-Spot Feature –Leave No Spot UntestedThe composition of tested materials can vary widely, withtoxic elements hiding in the smallest recesses. The cameraand small-spot features available on our Niton XL3t Seriesand Niton FXL Series analyzers let you precisely locate,capture, and store sample data from components and tinysample areas as small as 1 mm (Niton FXL). I mprove accuracy by better positioning verysmall samples Know exactly what you’re testing C apture a visual record of your results5

Features designed with you in mindPositioned for SuccessOur unmatched X-Y positioning feature lets you easily home in on a1 mm spot. After placing your sample in the test chamber, you canposition the XRF head quickly to the precise spot you want to test.3 mm1 mmIsolate areas as small as 1 mm with the Niton FXL field x-ray lab or 3 mmwith the Niton XL3t and Niton XL3t GOLDD Series handheld analyzers –valuable for testing leads and terminations on printed circuit boards 7

Every Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzer is engineeredto help meet your compliance needsLegend: Superior; Excellent; Good; – Not applicable/not availableRegulatory Directives/InitiativesTypical Sample TypesNiton XL2 Niton XL2GOLDDNiton XL3tGOLDD Niton FXLCPSIA (for analysis of restricted elements only)Large objects (e.g., finished toy doll) –Small objects/components (e.g., miniature toy car wheel)–– Very small objects/components ( 10 mm in size)–– Large objects (e.g., finished toy doll) –Small objects (e.g., miniature toy car wheel)–– Very small objects ( 10 mm in size)–– Large objects (e.g., finished toy doll) –Small objects (e.g., miniature car wheel)–– Very small objects ( 10 mm in size)–– Large plastic only objects –Small plastic only objects–– Very small plastic only objects–– Larger finished fashion and costume pieces (e.g., necklace pendant)–– Smaller finished pieces (e.g., ring)–– Very small pieces/components (e.g., post of an earring)–– Larger PCBs ( 6” x 6”)–– –Smaller PCBs ( 6” x 6”)–– Electronic components (e.g., leg of a capacitor)–– Larger containers (e.g., glass soda bottle) –Smaller containers (e.g., candy bar wrapper)–– Very small objects (e.g., plastic chip from milk container)–– Prop 65 (for analysis of restricted elements only)EN 71-3 (for analysis of restricted elements only)ASTM F963ASTM F2617-08Cadmium (Cd) in jewelryRoHS/halogen-free/WEEETPCH/European packaging directiveDelivering cost-effective compliance:European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2002/95/EC)The need for our XRF analyzers has never been greater, as newinitiatives regarding toxic substances are implemented aroundthe world. “Green” manufacturing also means “halogen-free.”IEC 61249-2-21, defines halogen-free as:Following RoHS, industry initiatives are now in place to producehalogen-free flame retardant products, ranging from consumerelectronics to furniture. 1,500 ppm maximum total halogens 900 ppm maximum Cl 900 ppm maximum BrWith detection limits well below industry-defined thresholds,our XRF analyzers deliver reliable results for halogens inseconds, reducing your costs and eliminating production delays. 8

Meeting the needs ofCPSIA complianceTest with confidence, fromincoming parts to finished productThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC), Europe’s PROSAFE, the U.S. Dept. ofHomeland Security (DHS) Customs & BorderProtection, and others have chosen and trustThermo Scientific Niton analyzers.“We deal with components no larger thana grain of sand and we use the small spotevery time.“With the camera, it’s complementary supportto have the actual analysis photograph on thecertificate accompanying the component we can provide both a standard Certificateof Conformance in addition to copies of theactual alloy composition breakdown ”Philip P. Thurman,quality assurance director, QMS“A manufacturer of boys’ dress shirts needed totest 360,000 garments for the possible presenceof lead. Using three [Thermo Scientific] Niton XRFanalyzers, it performed 7,000 readings per day, sixdays per week, for three months.“Using the unit’s optional CCD camera, thecompany saved about 442 hours alone just byrapidly locating the specific garment test areaprior to each reading.”Seth Hanson, HansonAssociates, presenting at theAmerican Apparel & FootwearAssociation’s Product Safety/Supply ChainCompliance Seminar,New York, N.Y. June, 2009 6