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The CS844 is an elemental analyzer for C S in metals ores ceramics and other inorganic materials

Automated Loading for Chemical Analysis

Aug. 6, 2012
Mechanized, programmable operation for unattended chemical analysis. Shuttle10 Loader — a single carousel that holds 10 samples Shuttle60 Loader — six stackable carousels that hold 10 samples each

LECO’s CS844 Series carbon/sulfur analyzer is available now with optional shuttle loaders, providing seamless, automated sequential or non-sequential processing of pre-weighed samples of inorganic materials, such as steels, ores, and finished metals. Customers can choose either the Shuttle10 Loader, which features a single carousel that holds 10 samples, or the Shuttle60 Loader, which features six stackable carousels that hold 10 samples each.

The CS844 is an elemental analyzer designed for wide-range measurement of carbon and sulfur content of metals, ores, ceramics, and other inorganic materials using the combustion technique. The proprietary MS Windows®-based software, coupled with a boom-mounted touch interface, gives users full access to instrument control, analysis settings, diagnostics, reporting, and more—without sacrificing valuable bench space.

With a robust design that minimizes downtime, both the Shuttle10 Loader and Shuttle60 Loader offer a solution for high-throughput laboratories that require unattended analyses. Dependable stepper motors with low-maintenance rails are used to improve system reliability, and to alleviate the need for manual adjustments. Windows®-based software simplifies the alignment procedure and helps to ensure the system’s long-term stability.

The new shuttle loaders are supported by an updated version of LECO’s exclusive on-board software platform known as Cornerstone®. Launched last in 2011, Cornerstone is optimized for use with a touch-screen monitor mounted onto the front of the CS844 by a fully adjustable, six-axis boom. By having immediate control of all instrument functionality right at the instrument, the user benefits from increased usability, improved ergonomics, and a decrease in the cost-per-analysis.

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Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others. Currently, he specializes in subjects related to metal component and product design, development, and manufacturing — including castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications.