on-line Image Analysis | Particle size and particle shape from below 1 to 10,000 Microns Process-related particle size and shape characterisation is opened up by integrated image analysis sensors PICTOS, PICTIS & PICCELL covering a size range from 1 µm to 10,000 µm. PICTOS integrates QICPIC dynamic image analysis and RODOS dry dispersion technology in a robust body, which was specifically developed for on-line applications. PICTIS combines image analysis and gentle gravitational disperser GRADIS, allowing at-line or on-line applications in process environments. And Piccell with its flow-through cuvette finally transfers wet dispersion to on-line operations of image analysis. Feeding of PICTOS is realized either with static probes, blending MIXER or by automatic or user-operated manual sample feeding. Together with the dynamic representative sampler TWISTER, PICTOS forms a perfectly coordinated and robust on-line process analysis system. An integration into control systems for processes or for automated laboratories is realised with common communication…

Laser Diffraction | Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution from 0.25 to 3,500 Microns MYTOS integrates the established core technologies of HELOS laser diffraction and RODOS dry dispersion in a single robust body: a process-proven laser diffraction sensor for dry powders ranging from 0.25 µm to 3,500 µm. In combination with continuously operating sampling system Twister a complete integration into the processing pipe is realised making it a true in-line solution delivering representative results. Alternatively, MYTOS may be operated on-line either with TWISTER, MIXER, L-probes or existing sampling solutions. Integrated at-line operation in automated lab environments is succeeded with vibratory feeder VIBRI. For instance, typical applications comprise milling operations or spray granulation. The process-specific laser diffraction sensors find a wide range of applications from cement to pharmaceuticals, from roughest industrial conditions to GMP environments. If required, both systems may be configured for ATEX zones. * RODOS at MYTOS | injection…

Dynamic Image Analyse | Particle Size and Particle Shape from below 1 to 34,000 Microns The modular image analysis sensor QICPIC combines size and shape analysis of disperse particle systems within a size range of < 1 µm to 34,000 µm. Numerous implementations in pharmaceutical and chemical industry, food and beverage technology or soil science just denote the array of applications in industry and research. Using a pulsed light source with illumination times in the nanosecond range the particles are optically frozen while a high-resolution, high-speed camera captures the razor-sharp particle projections with a frequency of up to 500 frames per second. The extremely short exposure times ensure capturing and clear imaging of even fastest singular particles. With powerful algorithms QICPIC is evaluating millions of particles in shortest time and guarantees outstanding statistically relevant results. The unrivalled, high speed RODOS dispersion empowers image analysis to master fine, dry and even agglomerating powders now as fine as 1.8 µm and above.…

Fast and reliable achievement of meaningful measuring results With the new application software PAQXOS, Sympatec realizes a fast and intuitive entry into particle size and particle shape analysis within laboratory and process environments. PAQXOS is the joint control and evaluation platform for all Sympatec systems. With automated system detection and an intelligent step-by-step wizard, first time users easily accomplish measurement success. For particle experts, the software offers full flexibility to implement more demanding applications and a comprehensive support during the development and management of dependable measurement methods (SOPs | Standard Operation Procedures). The graphical user interface provides optimized desktop configurations and is freely adaptable to the task at hand. Results presentations and documentations for tables, diagrams or reports can be chosen from a variety of predefined and fully customisable formats. PAQXOS is realised as a powerful, future oriented 64-bit software for Windows® environments…

Laser Diffraction | Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution from below 0.1 to 8,750 Microns The proven HELOS laser diffraction series – with its classical parallel beam laser diffraction set-up – offers a powerful technology for reliable particle size distribution analysis of powders, granules, suspensions, emulsions, sprays and numerous other particulate systems. A size range from below 0.1 µm to 8,750 µm is mastered. In the early 1980s, Sympatec introduced a breakthrough innovation which was leading laser diffraction to another dimension: dry powder dispersion for even the finest, cohesive powders came true with RODOS. And with the R series of our laser diffraction sensor HELOS new benchmarks for precision and accuracy have been achieved. Latest improvements comprise enhanced application of parameter-free Fraunhofer evaluation down to the submicron regime (below 1 µm), the greatest measuring signal frequency for best resolution with range combination technology and more powerful evaluation modes (Fraunhofer & Mie). The modular HELOS system design…