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VASCO-FLEX_A4
The document introduces the VASCO Flex, a versatile nanoparticle size analyzer developed by Cordouan Technologies. It emphasizes the device's capability for real-time monitoring and in situ measurements, particularly in confined or challenging environments.
Key Features
- Utilizes Optical Fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) technology.
- Equipped with four optimized Optical Fiber Remote Heads.
- Central unit includes core hardware such as laser, photodiode, correlator, and temperature regulation.
- Powered by NanoQ 2.0 software for advanced data analysis.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
- Petrochemical industry.
- Paints, inks, and pigments manufacturing.
- Polymer manufacturing and control.
Heads and Their Benefits
- In situ head: Ideal for harsh environments and industrial process control, offering non-intrusive measurements.
- Dual Thickness Controller (DTC) head: Suitable for highly concentrated samples, providing artefact-free measurements.
- Thermalized head: Designed for batch measurements with temperature regulation, ensuring no cross-contamination.
- Custom head: Allows for user-defined conditions and complete adaptation to customer requirements.
Hardware Specifications
- Temperature range: 15°C to 70°C, with options up to 90°C.
- Particle size range: 0.5 nm to 10 µm.
- Concentration range: 10-4% to 40% volume.
- Laser source: High stability laser diode with options for different wavelengths.
- Detector: High sensitivity-low noise Photon counting Avalanche Photodiode (APD).
System Compliance and Accessories
- CE certified, compliant with ISO standards.
- Includes a one-year warranty, on-site installation, and training.
- Optional accessories include a transportation case and NIST Certified latex suspension kit.
Contact Information
For sales and service inquiries, contact Cordouan Technologies at their Pessac, France office.
Catalog excerpts
THE MOST VERSATILE NANOPARTICLE SIZE ANALYZER “In various situations, VASCO Flex helps you finding out your nanoparticle size distribution.” IDEAL FOR • Real time nanoparticle growth process monitoring • In situ measurement (inside reactor) • Measurement in confine environment (exglove box) • Coupling particle size measurements with other www.cordouan-tech.com instruments (SAXS, spectroscopy, etc)
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VASCO FLEX Applications areas Unique concept of DLS technology In Situ measurements Flexible for process monitoring The VASCO Flex’s concept VASCO FlexTM is : • A unique and flexible nanoparticle size analyzer based on Optical Fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) • Four optimized Optical Fiber Remote Heads • A central unit with core hardware (laser, photodiode, correlator, temperature regulation, …) Manufacturing & Control of Polymers Batch Reactor Pharmaceutical Industry & Cosmetics A compact and robust system for contactless and in situ particle size measurements. Petrochemical Industry Advanced...
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The power of DLS, the flexibility of optical fiber Examples of application “In situ” head Ideal for : In situ measurement Harsh environment, high pressure temperature Industrial process control Non-intrusive measurement Monitoring / Study of kinetic or growth of NP Small footprint, easy to align Dual Thickness Controller (DTC) head Reactor Ideal for : Highly concentrated sample Measurement in limited space environment Batch Reactor Small footprint, plug and play Artefact free Extended concentration range No consumables Thermalized head Ideal for : Batch measurement with a temperature regulated...
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DTC head « In situ » head Thermalized Head Custom head Measurement principle Optical Fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS (central unit) Temperature Monitoring Temperature Range (°C) Min. Sample Volume (pL) Sample Cells Solvent compatibility Scattering Angle (°) Particle size range Concentration range Head's weight Head's dimensions Yes 15°C - 70°C (option 90°C) Built-in (patented) Aqueous & Organic solvents 135° 10-4 % to 40% volume 3.5 kg 110 x 185 x 250 mm (HWD) Yes + Customer sensor interfacing Yes + Customer sensor interfacing Customer range Customer range <50pL (cell...
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