Optimal solutions for applications: Accurate and reliable particle analysis

Accurate particle analysis is crucial for the success of applications in various industries such as chemicals, building materials and food. NEXOPART products help optimize workflows and ensure compliance with safety standards for your application. This is achieved by automating processes and ensuring precise measurements. We also place great importance on individual training and comprehensive service to ensure that you, as a user, can exploit the full potential of our technologies. With a clear focus on precision and innovation, we are setting new standards for the future of laboratory applications.

The importance of particle analysis in various industries

How crucial is the right particle analysis for the success of your industry? In a world where quality and efficiency go hand in hand, precise particle analysis is not only a technical necessity, but also a key to innovation and progress. Whether you work in construction, the food industry or chemistry, choosing the right analysis method can mean the difference between success and failure. With solutions from NEXOPART, you can optimize your daily lab routine and take your applications to the next level. Let's explore the possibilities that will help you achieve your goals.

The perfect particle analysis for your application

Stones and soils, granulates, fertilizers, seeds or active pharmaceutical ingredients, regardless of the type of bulk material the particle size of which you are analyzing, NEXOPART has the suitable solution for your application. Our machines and measuring tools are used in the following industries:

Abrasives
Animal feed
Blasting abrasive materials
Chemicals
Fertilizer
Foods
Granulates and pellets
Minerals and ores
Paint powders and pigments
Raw materials
Recycling products
Refractories
Research and education
Sand, stones, gravel
Sugar and salt

Cement, concrete and asphalt

Building materials

Powders and paints

Chemistry

Sugar and salt

Food

Building materials

In construction, the analysis of materials is crucial for the safety and durability of structures. The quality of building materials such as cement, concrete or asphalt depends largely on particle size and distribution. Inadequate analysis of raw material quality can lead to structural weaknesses, which in the worst case can have catastrophic consequences for the building.

Correctly performed particle analysis enables civil engineers and materials scientists to ensure that the materials used meet the required standards. The use of modern analysis methods not only provides a better understanding of the properties of building materials, but also allows their behavior under various conditions to be predicted. This helps to avoid costly rework and extend the service life of structures. Classic sieve analysis with the NEXOPART e200 LS air jet sieve machine is ideally suited for the separation, fractionation and particle size determination of fine to very fine powders in various industries, such as the cement and building materials industry, as it delivers precise, fast and reproducible results.

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„The e200 LS is silent, effective, easy to handle and very helpful for quality control or product development.“

László Győry, Quality Management Leader - Baumit Hungary

Chemistry

In chemistry, for example in the manufacture of washing powder, particle size plays a key role in the effectiveness and efficiency of the chemical base material and its additives. The correct granulation of washing powder not only influence its solubility, but also its washing performance. Precise particle analysis helps to determine the optimum size for different applications. In addition, chemical reactions can be specifically controlled by monitoring particle size, which is of great importance in many industrial processes.
Innovative analysis techniques enable chemists to develop new formulations that are both more environmentally friendly and more effective. The NEXOPART vibrating sieve machines of the EML series are ideal for analyzing particles down to 32 µm. During sieving, a sample is passed through a set of sieves with different mesh sizes. This allows particles to be separated into different fractions, enabling fast and cost-effective analysis. Anything finer than 100 µm can also be analyzed with the NEXOPART e200 LS air jet sieve machine.

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Food

In the food industry, particle analysis helps to verify ingredients and ensure food safety. The size, shape and distribution of the particles, such as sugar or salt, can significantly influence the processing and bioavailability of a food. Therefore, it is crucial to choose appropriate analytical methods that allow for accurate characterization of the particles.

Optical methods, for example, are using light to analyze the properties of particles. This includes techniques such as the dynamic image analysis. In dynamic image analysis, an LED light line and a digital line scan camera work together in the backlight process. Each individual particle is scanned and high-resolution readings of the size and shape of the particles are output. This method is particularly precise and is ideally suited for applications in the fertilizer industry, animal feed industry, wood industry, but also in the food industry as with sugar. The ability to analyze very small free-flowing particles is a key advantage of this technique, as it is essential for many modern applications.

The NEXOPART CPA 2-1 laboratory unit provides a fast and fully automated analysis of particle size and shape. The method of dynamic image analysis not only helps with quality control, but also in the research and development of new foods by providing valuable data needed for innovative approaches.

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FAQ about applictaion

For which application does NEXOPART offer a solution?

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At NEXOPART, you will find a suitable solution for every bulk material that needs to be analyzed for its particle size. NEXOPART offers the right machines and measuring instruments for various applications in various industries such as the building materials, chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. In various industrial sectors such as fertilizers or abrasives, NEXOPART products such as the CPA 2-1, which measures the particle shape and particle size completely digitally, are used. The EML series from NEXOPART is used for the classic particle analysis of bulk materials such as building materials, asphalt, sand, stones and soils. The e200 LS air jet sieve machine is perfect for the analysis of very fine and agglomerating powders smaller than 10 μm in the pharmaceutical and food industries. In the pharmaceutical industry, they are used for the development and quality assurance of medicines. In the food industry, it supports the verification of ingredients and the assurance of food safety.

What are the advantages of particle analysis for building materials and asphalt?

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Particle analysis for building materials and asphalt enables precise control of material properties. Measuring grain size and grain distribution can ensure that the building material mixture meets the required standards. This leads to a higher quality and durability of the construction products. This also leads to cost savings and increased customer satisfaction.

How does particle analysis contribute to quality assurance in the food industry?

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Particle analysis plays a central role in quality assurance in the food industry. It ensures that ingredients such as sugar and salt are in the right grain size, which is crucial for taste and texture. In addition, particle analysis as part of quality control reduces inspection times and minimizes human error, e.g. with the help of predefined measurement methods (SOPs) such as the NEXOPART CPA 2-1 or automatic sieve recognition (RFID) as with the NEXOPART e200 LS air jet sieve machine. Digital logging of all measurement results also ensures reliable reproducibility and traceability. A reliable traceability system is essential to be able to intervene quickly in the event of quality deviations.

How does particle analysis work in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Particle analysis in the pharmaceutical industry is carried out by precise measurements on the powder, which ensure that the active ingredients meet the required quality standards. NEXOPART analyzers such as the NEXOPART test sieves or the e200 LS measure particle size and grain distribution to optimize the bioavailability and stability of pharmaceutical products. In addition, particle analysis is used to analyze powders that serve as fillers to give volume to tablets or that are used as binders to stabilize tablets. This basically facilitates the intake and effect of the drug with the help of particle analysis and ensures that drugs are both safe and effective.

In which areas is particle analysis for fertilizers particularly important?

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In the fertilizer industry, particle analysis is crucial to optimize nutrient release, for example. Precise analysis of particle size and shape helps maximize fertilizer efficiency and ensure that it is evenly distributed. This promotes the growth of the plants and improves yields. However, information about the solubility of the fertilizer is also crucial and is determined by means of dynamic image analysis, such as with the NEXOPART CPA 2-1. This also provides information on transport, dosing and application behaviour, which is also highly beneficial.

How can laboratory employees benefit from NEXOPART solutions?

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Laboratory employees benefit from NEXOPART's user-friendly and digital solutions for particle analysis. With its principle of "simplicity for your lab", NEXOPART ensures a smooth workflow. This allows you to concentrate entirely on the essentials: the precise particle analysis of bulk materials. Complex procedures are a thing of the past. Instead, you benefit from efficient tools that make everyday laboratory work easier through improved workflows, more accurate results and higher productivity. NEXOPART also offers user-friendly interfaces and fully automated systems that enable quick training. They also facilitate documentation and reporting, which increases time savings as well as traceability and reproducibility.

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