Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark Plus OES

Innovative and reliable elemental analysis with the ARL iSpark Plus Series Metals Analyzer to ensure the quality and composition of metals used in manufacturing operations.

Metalworking companies need a versatile elemental analysis solution that covers a wide range of metallurgical samples. From routine elemental analysis to metals research and development, the Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus OES Series Metals Analyzer offers the solution sought by primary metal producers, foundries, automotive, aerospace and consumer goods factories, contract laboratories and recycling companies. Adapted for the harshest environments, the ARL iSpark Plus offers a high level of functionality and features to meet production and quality goals. The ARL iSpark Plus improves the stability, availability and speed of analysis, enabling increased production and faster return on investment.

The ARL iSpark Plus series is a high-performance OES (optical emission spectrometry) platform based on the best PMT optics. It features enhanced functionality and other innovative technologies:

The ARL iSpark Plus version includes:

15% faster analysis time compared to previous models
30% longer maintenance intervals
No memory effect on major matrices
Improved stability

Additional features and benefits:

PMT optics
Revolutionary digital spark generator
Innovative spark stand design
Excellent analytical performance in terms of accuracy, precision and detection limits
Analytical flexibility to cover all metal markets including primary metal producers, metalworking companies, foundries, contract laboratories and recycling companies
True factory calibrations performed with the best available reference materials
Extremely fast online analysis of non-metallic inclusions, including size quantification in machined steels
Revolutionary intelliSource dual CCS (controlled current source) for optimal analysis in any matrix
Advanced signal acquisition technologies and processing algorithms
Single spark acquisition with diffuse spark intensity removal algorithm for improved PMT accuracy
Intelligent argon management with argon save modes
Automation solutions with ARL SMS products
Extended technical/service support

All these features help to optimize productivity and achieve the shortest return on investment:

Reduce investment costs through:
o    Exceptional instrument life and continuous upgrade options (software and hardware)
o    Ability of the instrument to meet your future needs

Reduce production costs through:
o    More accurate and reproducible analyses in the shortest time
o    Increased instrument availability due to high stability and low bias correction frequency

Reduce operating and maintenance costs through:
o    Low bias correction sample consumption and easy maintenance
o    Significant argon savings during and between analyses

Overall cost management through:
o    Optimal material utilization
o    Extremely low running costs compared to other methods.