Overview
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The Vanta™Handheld XRF Series:
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XRF Applications for your Industry
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How Our Customers Use Vanta™ Handheld XRF
How Peak Alloys uses the Vanta™ Handheld XRF Analyzer
In this customer testimonial, learn how Peak Alloys from Sheffield, UK uses the Vanta handheld XRF analyzer in their scrap recycling facility, where they trade and process high-value nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys.
VDM Metals
VDM Metals, a global supplier of metals, employs multiple Vanta handheld XRF analyzers throughout their facility for end-to-end alloy identification.
Texas Tech University
A Texas Tech University professor made an award-winning soil analysis discovery using our Vanta XRF analyzer.
Artemis Testing Lab
Artemis Testing Lab relies on the Vanta XRF analyzer to evaluate the authenticity of artifacts for museums and galleries around the world.
Pawn Stars
Our Vanta XRF analyzer was used on the popular History Channel TV show Pawn Stars to ID an ancient helmet in seconds.
Austin Hayes
Austin Hayes Ltd. used Vanta handheld XRF analyzers to safely recycle 20,000 wooden ammunition boxes.
Macquarie University
Researchers at Macquarie University bring Vanta handheld XRF into the field to quickly evaluate the risk of environmental contamination.
CSIRO
CSIRO Minerals Resources uses Vanta XRF analyzers to rapidly collect data for mining an
Key Benefits
Low Cost of Ownership*Breakdowns cost time and money. Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership. We stand by the ruggedness of Vanta analyzers with a 3-year comprehensive warranty on all models. Built to thrive in the toughest working environments, Vanta analyzers are:
* Vanta XRF analyzers cost between $16,000 to $40,000 USD depending on the instrument features and X-ray tube selection. Learn more about factors that influence the price of an XRF analyzer. ** M Series analyzers are IP54 rated. *** With optional fan. Operates continuously at 33 °C (91.4 °F) without the fan. |
 | Fast, Accurate XRF TestingVanta handheld XRF analyzers bring the lab to the field with fast, accurate chemistry results and alloy grade identification. Get the same accurate result every time from your first test to your hundredth test.
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Easy-to-Use Handheld XRF AnalyzerDesigned with the technician in mind, the Vanta analyzer simplifies XRF testing from start to finish to maximize user throughput. Optimize the software for your application to improve productivity.
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Software Features
Optimized for Your WorkflowVanta™ handheld XRF analyzers have a variety of features so that you can customize and adapt your analyzer to fit your specific workflow. The analyzer’s software makes it simple to customize the device the way that you want it. Innovative software features enable you to get the most out of your analyzer for a fast return on investment. |
 | Software features that deliver fast ROIVanta handhelds feature innovative software features designed to maximize the analyzer’s capabilities.
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Connected and Cloud Capable
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 | Customizable for Efficient Fleet ManagementVanta analyzers are designed to enable efficient fleet management in conjunction with Vanta Desktop PC software.
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Specifications
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Applications
Vanta™ analyzers provide fast results in a diverse range of applications. Application-specific software features enable operators to get the most out of their analyzers with simplified report creation and traceable results. | |
 Vanta for Car Catalyst RecyclingVanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, accurate measurement of the valuable platinum group metals (PGMs) palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), and rhodium (Rh) found in car catalytic converter material. On-the-spot measurements enable efficient sorting and price evaluation of catalyst scrap throughout the recycling circuit.  Vanta
The Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer series are our newest and most powerful handheld XRF devices, delivering rapid, accurate element analysis for customers who demand laboratory-quality results in the field. The analyzers are built tough, with an IP55 or IP54 rating, and drop tested for greater uptime and a lower cost of ownership.
 Vanta Element Handheld XRF Analyzers
The Vanta Element™ handheld XRF analyzer series offers speed, ruggedness, and connectivity in two cost-effective models. The Vanta Element analyzer delivers affordable alloy ID, and the Vanta Element-S analyzer offers affordable alloy ID with light element detection. Perform material and grade identification in seconds and easily compare alloys for scrap recycling and metal manufacturing.
 Vanta for Environmental Assessments
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for soils and sediment analysis provide fast, accurate environmental remediation and assessment data. Simple to use, Vanta analyzers are rugged for the most demanding field applications.
 Vanta for Manufacturing Quality Control/AssuranceVanta handheld XRF analyzers for manufacturing QA/QC provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify pure metals and alloy grades when material accuracy is critical.  Vanta for Mining & GeochemistryVanta handheld XRF analyzers for mining and geochemistry provide immediate on-site elemental analysis for geochemical exploration, mining grade control, ore processing, and remediation.  Vanta for Scrap Recycling
Vanta handheld XRF devices for recycling and scrap sorting are IP55 or 54-rated, depending on the model, to withstand rain, dirt, and dust and are drop tested using U.S. Department of Defense methods (MIL-STD-810G) to help prevent breakages and maximize uptime in the toughest scrap yards.
 Vanta for PMIVanta handheld XRF analyzers for PMI provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify alloy grades to help ensure correct alloy installation in critical locations.  Vanta for Regulatory and Safety ScreeningVanta handheld XRF analyzers are used to ensure compliance with RoHS and local or international regulatory laws. Vanta analyzers provide on-the-spot chemical analysis of consumer products to quickly scan for Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, and Br.  Vanta for Precious Metals AnalysisVanta handheld XRF analyzers for precious metals provide fast, accurate alloy chemistry and karat classification for identifying gold, platinum, silver, and rhodium in jewelry analysis and car catalyst recycling. |
Accessories
The Vanta™ analyzer is our most advanced handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device. IP certified and drop tested, the robust Vanta XRF analyzer provides you with rapid, accurate element analysis for laboratory-quality results in the field. Olympus offers a suite of optional accessories that help you maximize the efficiency of your Vanta analyzer in a range of applications. |
Vanta Work StationThe portable Vanta Work Station is battery operated for testing on the go. A fully interlocked lid and 360-degree shielding make it convenient for bagged, prepped, and liquid samples or small objects, including jewelry and circuit boards. In this closed-beam setup, users operate the analyzer using Vanta PC software or the Vanta mobile app. The portable Vanta Work Station is effective for a variety of applications:
The Work Station’s stable platform enables longer test times. It gives you the freedom to start a test in the Work Station and complete other tasks while the Vanta instrument performs the analysis. You can be confident that the sample is stable and its position is reproducible, helping ensure high-quality data and efficient sample throughput. | |
Easy to Use
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Designed for Safety
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Other Vanta AccessoriesVanta Soil FootThe Vanta Soil Foot provides a stable three-point support for the Vanta analyzer. This accessory facilitates hands-free analysis, making it convenient when longer test times are required. Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video |  |
 | Vanta Field StandWhen testing small items, such as samples in cups or bags, the Vanta Field Stand offers a lightweight, mobile test stand and shielded sample chamber. The Field Stand is easy to pack and convenient to use when you are away from your office. Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video |
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Vanta HolsterKeep your Vanta analyzer safe and secure and within easy reach with the Vanta Holster. The Holster has a strap with a fastener to secure the instrument, MOLLE/PALS webbing for additional attachment options, and brass shielding. |  |
 | Vanta Probe ShieldThe Probe Shield provides additional shielding from backscattered radiation from testing low-density samples. This accessory provides an increased measure of protection by reducing the X-ray backscatter in the direction of the user during a test. Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video |
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Vanta Hot HeelFor testing high-temperature piping or equipment up to 900 °F (480 °C), the Hot Heel minimizes heat transfer to the Vanta analyzer while reducing surface contamination. The Hot Heel kit includes high-temperature measurement windows. |  |
 | Vanta Weld MaskThe Weld Mask prevents interference from the base metal when analyzing weld beads. This accessory replaces the Vanta analyzer’s faceplate and collimates the beam to a 3 mm wide slot for rapid analysis of weld beads. Learn more about weld analysis with Vanta Handheld XRF: |
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Vanta Transport CaseRugged, hard-shell case to securely transport your Vanta handheld XRF analyzer. |  |
Vanta Work Station, Probe Shield, Hot Heel, and Weld Mask are not compatible with the Vanta Element XRF analyzer. |
