Vulcan is a handheld LIBS analyzer, which allows users to perform rapid metal analysis and is available with a 3-year warranty*. Just squeeze the trigger and one second later the result appears. As it uses Laser Induced Breakdown (LIBS) technology, you won’t need to worry about X-rays.
Whether your business is scrap sorting or PMI quality control, the Vulcan handheld LIBS analyzer delivers accurate and consistent grade ID every time.
Why choose a Vulcan handheld LIBS analyzer?
Significantly increase productivity
Increasing the number of analyzes a day can make all the difference, especially with large inventory checks.
Low cost of ownership
As Vulcan is a laser induced breakdown tool, typically there’s is no need for staff to attend expensive and time consuming radiation classes and certification training.
Built to last
IP54 certified, NEMA3 equivalent and complies with MIL-STD-810G military grade for ruggedness. It also comes with a 3-year warranty*.
Features
Simple to use
Intuitive user interface combined with point-and shoot analysis reduces or even removes the chance of user-related errors
Advanced data management
Transfer and store all your results securely in our cloud service and use one of the most advanced reporting tools on the market. Vulcan also connects with your mobile to add photos to the results and to share data instantly.
Robust and durable
Splash water and dust proof, Vulcan’s measurement optics are protected by sapphire glass, one of the toughest materials available.
Long battery life
A single battery charge will last up to 8 hours when analyzing one sample every 5 seconds. Two batteries are included in the delivery.
Compare Models
| Vulcan Smart+ | Vulcan Optimum+ | Vulcan Expert+ |
| ✓ Grade identification and full chemistry | ✓ Grade identification and full chemistry | ✓ Grade identification and full chemistry |
| ✓ Stainless steels, low alloy steels, tool steels, Ni alloys | ✓ Cu, Ti | ✓ Stainless steels, low alloy steels, tool steels, Ni alloys |
| ✓ Co, Cu, Pb, Sn, Ti, Zn alloys | ✓ Al and Mg alloys, Li in Al alloys | ✓ Co, Cu, Pb, Sn, Ti, Zn alloys ✓ Al and Mg alloys |
| ✓ Optional – Built-in camera | ✓ Optional – Built-in camera | ✓ Optional – Built-in camera |
| ✓ Wi-Fi / ExTOPE Connect cloud service | ✓ Wi-Fi / ExTOPE Connect cloud service | ✓ Wi-Fi / ExTOPE Connect cloud service |
| ✓ Pre-burn to clean the sample surface | ✓ Pre-burn to clean the sample surface | ✓ Pre-burn to clean the sample surface |
| ✓ IP54 (NEMA 3 equivalent) dust and splash water protected | ✓ IP54 (NEMA 3 equivalent) dust and splash water protected | ✓ IP54 (NEMA 3 equivalent) dust and splash water protected |
| ✓ MIL-STD-810G compliant | ✓ MIL-STD-810G compliant | ✓ MIL-STD-810G compliant |
| ✓ Full day operation with one battery* | ✓ Full day operation with one battery* | ✓ Full day operation with one battery |
| ✓ 3 Year Warranty (instrument) | ✓ 3 Year Warranty (instrument) | ✓ 3 Year Warranty (instrument) |
| ✓ AISI, DIN, GB and JIS grade libraries | ✓ AISI, DIN, GB and JIS grade libraries | ✓ AISI, DIN, GB and JIS grade libraries |