Rigaku - Model NEX LS - Scanning Multi-element Coating Analyzer
In-line, Real-time Coat Weight Profiling
Designed explicitly to meet the needs of challenging conditions found in coating processes, the Rigaku NEX LS helps maintain routine quality control. Featuring third-generation EDXRF technology, the NEX LS represents the next evolution of scanning process coatings analyzers for web and coil applications. This instrument’s measuring head assembly comes from the well-established NEX Series high-resolution benchtop instrument. This proven technology ensures superior analytical performance and reliability for the non-destructive elemental analysis of aluminum through uranium. The NEX LS consists of a measurement head mounted to a motorized frame, which carries the head back and forth across a moving web (or coil). Real-time data display as a graphical cross direction and machine direction profile. The NEX LS serves many process control coating applications; however, the most common include release coatings, converters, vacuum-formed plastics, and other industries using silicone oils as barrier layers, release coatings, or denesting agents. Realtime scanning, for tighter process control tolerances, takes EDXRF technology for silicone coatings analysis to the next level.
Common Applications & Uses
- Total solution for silicone release coaters
- Converters — silicone on plastic or paper
- Vacuum formed plastics — denesting silicone coatings
- Specialty plastics — moisture and air barriers
- Conversion coatings
- Fuel cell loadings
- Metalized plastic
- Top coatings on metal coil
- Fire retardants on fabric
Features & Benefits
- Analyze aluminum (Al) through uranium (U)
- Cross and machine direction coat weight profiling
- Industrial touchscreen user interface
- Easy self-installation
- Configurable to meet your process needs
- Easy automatic calibration and operation
- Minimal routine maintenance