Vanta iX In-Line XRF Analyser
Vanta iX in-line XRF analyser for automated 100% alloy verification, real-time material analysis and production control.
Product Overview
The Vanta iX in-line XRF analyser integrates directly into manufacturing or processing lines to perform real-time material composition analysis and alloy identification. Designed for continuous 24/7 operation, it delivers high-throughput inspection for bars, rods, tubes, billets, machined components and mineral streams.
Combining rapid XRF with robust industrial engineering, Vanta iX transforms manual or sample-based checks into automated QC, providing confidence in every part or batch. With support for pass/fail verification, grade identification and full chemistry, it aligns with Industry 4.0 traceability requirements while streamlining operations.
Features & Benefits
Automatic inline analysis
Verifies alloy chemistry automatically as each product or stream crosses the measurement window.
100% inspection coverage
Checks every piece on the line, eliminating sampling gaps and undetected alloy mix ups.
Broad elemental detection
Measures light and heavy elements, supporting a wide range of metal and mineral applications.
Flexible factory integration
PLC, Ethernet and discrete I/O connectivity make integration with existing automation straightforward
Vanta iX
- Automatic, real-time material and alloy analysis on production lines
- 100 % inspection capability for metal fabrication (bars, rods, tubes, billets, machined parts)
- Wide elemental range including light and heavy elements (Mg–U or Ti–U depending on model)
- Silicon drift detector (SDD) and high-count-rate Axon™ XRF core for precision and speed
- Robust industrial design: IP54, MIL-STD-810G vibration resistance, continuous duty from –10 °C to 50 °C
- Flexible integration: mounting holes for robotics / conveyors, PLC/Discrete I/O, Ethernet (PoE), USB, AUX power or API control
- On-belt ore or concentrate analysis and real-time geo-processing (mining, mineral processing)
- Pass/fail, full grade ID or full chemistry output; configurable to application needs
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About the Vanta iX
Inline Material Verification Designed for Modern Production
The Vanta iX in-line XRF analyser is engineered for manufacturers and processors that require continuous, objective material verification throughout the production line.
Instead of relying on handheld instruments or occasional lab sampling, the analyser measures every tube, bar, rod, billet, machined part or ore stream that passes its inspection window.
This transforms elemental analysis into an automated QC step, helping teams demonstrate complete traceability and proving that the correct alloy or material has been used on every job.
High-Performance XRF optics for Fast, Stable Results
At its core, the Vanta iX uses a high-count-rate silicon drift detector and advanced Axon™ signal processing. This combination delivers rapid, stable measurements, even under continuous 24/7 operation.
High-throughput plants benefit from fast alloy identification, real-time chemistry reporting and dependable precision, supporting demanding workflows where sampling delays or slow lab turnaround can create bottlenecks or risk releasing material without verification.
Industrial Engineering for 24/7 Environments
Purpose-built for harsh industrial settings, the Vanta iX is rated to IP54 and tested against vibration, shock and environmental stress. It operates reliably between –10 °C and 50 °C, making it suitable for steel mills, forging lines and metal fabrication facilities.
The compact, sealed housing protects critical components from dust, humidity and airborne particulates. Because of its lightweight, space-efficient design, it can be mounted directly above conveyors, beside feed tracks or positioned inside robotic or automatic handling systems with minimal disruption.
Flexible Integration with Factory Automation
Integration is a core strength of the Vanta iX. It offers a wide set of communication and mounting options, including PLC/discrete I/O, Ethernet, Power over Ethernet and auxiliary DC power. It can also interface with MES, SCADA and wider Industry 4.0 systems that rely on automated decision-making and real-time data capture.
This flexibility makes it straightforward for automation engineers to embed inline elemental verification into existing robotic cells, conveyor systems or end-of-line inspection stations without major infrastructure changes.
Configurable Output for Pass/Fail, Grade ID or Full Chemistry
The analyser adapts to diverse quality-control strategies. For simple verification applications, it provides automated pass/fail outputs, enabling defective or mismatched components to be rejected instantly.
For alloy-dependent sectors such as aerospace and automotive, it delivers full grade identification and stores results for auditing, certification or regulatory compliance. When processes require deeper insight, the Vanta iX can generate full quantitative chemistry, enabling process engineers to monitor element trends, adjust feedstock, refine blends or control ore-grade consistency in real time.
Applications in Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication
Vanta iX excels in tube, bar, rod and billet manufacturing, where 100% inspection ensures that no alloy mix-up reaches a customer or enters downstream assembly.
It supports verification of machined parts before dispatch and validates incoming materials against supplier certificates. By converting quality control from sample-based inspection to continuous inline verification, manufacturers reduce scrap, prevent rework, and improve overall production reliability while meeting customer and regulatory requirements for full traceability.
Real-Time Analysis for Mining and Geo-Processing
In mining and mineral processing, the analyser provides on-belt ore or concentrate analysis, enabling real-time grade monitoring and reducing variability caused by fluctuating feed composition.
Continuous measurement supports accurate blending, contamination detection, and upstream adjustments that help stabilise downstream recovery and processing efficiency.
Its rugged design ensures dependable operation in dusty, high-vibration geo-processing environments.
''The Vanta iX in line XRF analyser delivers fully automated real time material verification and alloy analysis
for continuous production control across industrial and mining environments.''
Product FAQ's
Vanta iX can measure a wide range of metals and alloys — from light elements (e.g. magnesium) up to heavy metals — depending on model configuration.
Yes. Vanta iX is built for continuous duty, running non-stop under typical industrial temperature, dust and vibration conditions.
It mounts directly to conveyors or robotic frames and connects via PLC / discrete I/O, Ethernet (Power over Ethernet), USB or API for automation.
You can configure Vanta iX for simple pass/fail alloy checks, full grade identification, or complete chemical composition data, depending on QA needs.
Yes. It supports core scanning and on-belt analysis for ore grade monitoring, blending verification and process control in geological and mining applications.
Designed for industrial environments, it is IP54 rated and tested for vibration, shock, dust, moisture, and continuous operation between –10 °C and 50 °C.
Yes — with the appropriate model configuration, it can detect from magnesium (Mg) up to uranium (U), or from titanium (Ti) depending on method and calibration.
By performing 100 % inline material verification, it eliminates manual sampling errors or alloy mix-ups — reducing scrap, rework, liability and ensuring batch traceability.
Yes. The Vanta iX supports integration with Industry 4.0 architectures using PLC, Ethernet, PoE, API connectivity and compatibility with SCADA and MES platforms. This allows real-time XRF data to be incorporated into automated quality control, traceability systems and digital production workflows.
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