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VULCAN - LIBS Analyzer

One of the fastest metal analyzers in the world

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It helps you control quality, verify large inventories, and prevent material mix-ups that can have serious consequences. It is an ideal tool for achieving 100% PMI.

 

Vulcan allows you to identify and analyze a wide range of alloys. It delivers results for all common alloys, including aluminum, magnesium, titanium, cobalt, chromium, nickel, and copper alloys, as well as stainless steels, low-alloy steels, and more.

 

🔹 General Description

The Vulcan is a portable analyzer based on LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy), manufactured by Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science.

 

It is one of the fastest metal analyzers in the world, ideal for quality control, Positive Material Identification (PMI), and metal inventory verification.

 

It weighs only 1.5 kg, features an ergonomic design, and delivers results in 1 second, even for aluminum alloys, where it can be up to 10 times faster than an XRF analyzer. When used for extended periods, it remains comfortable and easy to operate.

 

🔧 Key Advantages

• Fast, accurate, and portable
  No ionizing radiation (unlike XRF)
  Designed for intensive industrial use
  One-hand operation with intuitive touchscreen
  Low maintenance and high operational uptime

 

🏭 Applications

• Quality control (QA/QC)
  Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  Metal grade verification in warehouses
  Metal scrap sorting
  Field and production analysis

 

 ⚙️ Main Features

 

Function	Description
Technology	LIBS – Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Speed	Chemical and grade results in 1 second
Elements analyzed	Alloys of Al, Mg, Ti, Co, Cr, Ni, Cu, Fe, stainless steels, carbon steels, tool steels, and more
Available models	Vulcan Smart+, Optimum+, Expert+
Weight	1.5 kg
Battery	8 to 10 hours of continuous operation
Durability	IP54 protection (dust and splash resistant) and MIL-STD-810G (military-grade certification)
Optics	Protected with sapphire glass, wear-resistant
Sample consumption	Less than one-billionth of a gram — leaves an almost invisible mark
Connectivity	WiFi, mobile connection, and EXTOPE Connect cloud service for storage and reports
Grade libraries	Over 1,500 preloaded grades (AISI, DIN, JIS, GB), customizable
Operation	“Point and shoot” — intuitive interface requiring minimal training
Costs	Lower operating cost than XRF (no radiation licensing or training required)

 

 

🧰 Models

Model	Main Features
Vulcan Smart+	General analysis of steels, Ni, Co, Cu, Pb, Sn, Ti, Zn alloys
Vulcan Optimum+	Includes analysis of aluminum and magnesium alloys
Vulcan Expert+	Also allows lithium measurement in aluminum alloys

 

All models provide full chemistry and grade analysis in 1 second.

 

🔩 Technical Support and Services

We Offer:

• Phone assistance and remote support
• Equipment rental
• Annual calibration and recertification
• Training and extended warranties
• Supply of consumables and spare parts