UK-based Oxford Instruments has launched the new X-MET3000TXR - a lightweight X-ray tube-based analyser for fast, reliable and non-destructive RoHS compliance screening. The hand-held device is designed specifically for measuring heavy metals in plastics, solder materials and printed circuit boards.
The EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) came into force on July 1 and severely restricts the presence of lead, mercury, cadmium, Cr6+ and Br (PBB & PBDE) in electrical and electronic equipment. In order to ensure product compliance, manufacturers, suppliers and even recyclers must carry out verification testing on all components.
Hand-held XRF is the best measurement technique for screening for RoHS compliance, observes Oxford Instruments. The X-MET3000TXR provides quick quantitative analysis of all elements whose presence is restricted under the directive. Various different materials can be measured with one instrument including cable, PCBs, components, plastic housings, solder material and fasteners. X-MET can also be used as a quick on-site quality control tool to analyse various other elements such as silver, copper and bismuth in solder and also chlorine, titanium, calcium and zinc in plastics.
RoHS screening using the X-MET yields immediate results and avoids delays generally associated with laboratory analyses. Fast results allow a large number of samples to be tested. Measurement data are easily transferred to a PC via wireless connection for further inspection and report generation if needed.
Acknowledgement
Oxford Instruments Analytical, High Wycombe, UK, Phone: +44 1494 479371 (Lynn Sheperd), E-mail: info@oxinst.fi, Website: www.oxford-instruments.com
