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Fail-safe Oxygen, Dew-point and Humidity Control

Fail-safe Oxygen, Dew-point and Humidity Control

Fail-safe Oxygen, Dew-point and Humidity Control

Product catalog summary
Overview
Fail-safe oxygen, dew-point, and humidity control are critical for maintaining quality in metal additive manufacturing (AM). This process involves creating 3D objects from metal powder, layer by layer, and is used in industries such as aerospace, defense, and transport. Controlling oxidation and moisture contamination is essential to prevent build failures and ensure product integrity.
The AM Process
Metal additive manufacturing requires precise control of oxygen and moisture levels to avoid oxidation and moisture contamination, which can compromise the quality of the final product. The PST Group provides high-performance oxygen analyzers to measure oxygen concentration from 1 ppm to 25% within the process.
Safety and Reliability
The Ntron fail-safe solution meets IEC61508 (SIL2) requirements, ensuring safety and reliability. Key features include zirconia sensors with long life and no drift, fast-responding polymer moisture sensors, and robust performance in harsh environments.
Accuracy
Oxygen analyzers can detect as low as 1 ppm O2 with a response time of less than 5 seconds. Dew-point measurement accuracy is ±2 °C, with a rapid response down to -60 °C.
Complete Solutions
Ntron offers a range of OEM oxygen analyzers designed for integration into AM machine control and safety systems. These analyzers are SIL2 rated and comply with IEC 61508 for fail-safe oxygen measurement in inert gas blanketing applications.
Related Products
Products like the MultiDetek 2 gas analyzer and Minox i oxygen transmitter provide solutions for measuring trace impurities and oxygen levels in various applications, including Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) and ultra-high purity gases.
Dew-Point Measurements
Michell Instruments offers dew-point transmitters for industrial processes, with measurement ranges from -110 °C to +60 °C. These transmitters are designed for easy integration into modern 3D printers.
Monitoring Systems
The Rotronic Continuous Monitoring System (RMS) consolidates data from various sensors to ensure maximum quality in additive manufacturing. It provides real-time data, alarms, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Process Sensing Technologies (PST)
PST provides a wide range of instruments and sensors for precision measurements in demanding markets. Their products help improve process efficiency and compliance with industry regulations.
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Fail-safe Oxygen, Dew-point and Humidity Control For additive manufacturing quality

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Fail-safe Oxygen, Dew-point and Humidity Control for Additive Manufacturing Quality Manufacturers of metal powder-bed fusion 3D printers depend on careful control of the printing process to avoid oxidation and moisture contamination which impacts the quality of the end product. SIL O2 (LP) SenzTX Luminox SF82 Oxygen & Moisture Monitor Depowdering System The application Metal additive manufacturing is the process of creating a 3D object from a CAD model by building it up from metal powder, layer by layer. This technology can produce complex shapes that are not possible...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Room Monitoring Solution Rotronic Relative Humidity & Temperature Analyzer Gasenz Ambient O 2 Analyzer Safety • Ntron fail-safe solution (Analyzer & Sensor) meets the requirements of IEC61508 (SIL2) • SIL O2 is rated to SIL2, with a probability of failure on demand (PFD) of less than 0.01 Reliability • Zirconia sensor with long life and no drift • Optical PPM Oxygen Transmitter with fast response from ambient air. Unaffected by hydrogen. • Fast-responding polymer moisture sensors resistant to contamination • Robust performance proven in harsh environment of AM build...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality A Complete Solution for Additive Manufacturing Ntron’s unique range of OEM oxygen analyzers have been specifically designed to be integrated into the AM machine manufacturer’s control and safety systems. Ntron employs zirconia sensor and solid-state technology which has been specially developed for harsh process applications and are able to supply a SIL2 rated oxygen analyzer designed to comply with the requirements of IEC 61508 for the fail-safe oxygen measurement on inert gas blanketing applications. When combined with the humidity transmitters and environmental...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Minox i 200 Electrochemical sensor technology The Minox i is a highly reliable and cost-effective two-wire, loop-powered ATEX certified oxygen transmitter with a linearized 4 to 20 mA output. • Measurement range: 0-25% • M12 Electrical connection • Process connection KF40 as standard with Flowcell optional • ATEX Certified (State Certification) Manual or automatic actuation OxyExtract IECEx and ATEX approved oxygen sensor to measure oxygen concentration directly in the gas stream to ensure process safety. • No additional sampling system required • Fast and simple...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Dew-Point Measurements for Additive Manufacturing Michell Instruments has over 40 years of experience in producing dew-point transmitters and analyzers for industrial processes where dryness is essential for product quality. The range of dew-point transmitters offer a choice of 5/8” UNF, 3/4” UNF, G 1/2” process connections and 4-20 mA output for easy integration into modern 3D printers. For processes where dryness is essential, the Easidew dew-point transmitter measures down to -110 °C dew-point and has an intrinsically safe version with global certification for...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Rotronic Continuous Monitoring System – RMS Monitor all parameters to ensure maximum quality Additive manufacturing requires substantial monitoring of oxygen, nitrogen, dew point, particles, temperature and relative humidity. The Rotronic Monitoring System (RMS) allows for all of this data from digital and analog sensors and process controllers to be consolidated and monitored in one system, recording all critical data from multiple products in one secure, robust and easily accessible platform. RMS offers a comprehensive overview of live data, real time alarming...

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Additive Manufacturing Quality Process Sensing Technologies Process Sensing Technologies (PST) provides an unmatched suite of instruments, analyzers and sensors for precision measurements and monitoring in highly demanding end markets. These range from pharmaceutical/ life sciences, speciality gases, semiconductors, O&G, petrochemicals and power to gas detection, food and beverage and building automation. Using our products, customers save millions of dollars each year through increased energy efficiency in their processes and reduced process disruptions. The quality of food, medicines, semi-conductors...

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