Hitachi Vulcan Smart: The Ultimate Laser Alloy Analyzer

The Hitachi Vulcan Smart is a state-of-the-art laser analyzer designed for finished parts material inspection, quality control, and material verification. It is the fastest tool available for analyzing metal alloys, ensuring that large inventory checks and quality assessments are completed quickly and accurately. By using Vulcan Smart, companies can avoid costly material mix-ups in critical applications such as refineries, power plants, and manufacturing industries.

How the Vulcan Smart Works

The Vulcan Smart uses Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology. A high-powered laser vaporizes the metal surface at nearly 10,000°C, producing plasma.

• The burn mark is barely visible, leaving less than one billionth of a gram of material consumed.

• This allows for analysis of even finished metal goods without compromising the surface.

• The results are precise, reliable, and fast, making it perfect for quality assurance and quality control.

Lightweight and Ergonomic Design

• Ergonomic and balanced for comfortable gripping.

• The lightest LIBS tool globally, allowing prolonged usage without fatigue.

• Designed for ease of use, ensuring minimal operator strain during extensive testing sessions.

Accuracy and Precision

Vulcan Smart is highly accurate and precise, capable of correctly identifying alloys in seconds. It is ideal for inspection professionals who demand reliability and repeatability in material verification.

Additionally, Vulcan Smart can analyze a wide range of alloys:

• Standard unit: stainless steels, tool steels, low alloy steels, nickel alloys

• Optional upgrade: cobalt, copper, lead, tin, titanium, zinc

Advanced Data Management

Vulcan Smart simplifies data management with multiple options:

• OiConnect cloud service via Wi-Fi or smartphone

• USB transfer to computers or laptops

• Secure storage for analysis results

• Easy report creation for quality control and auditing purposes

Significantly Increased Productivity

• Fastest laser tool in the world for metal analysis

• Identifies alloys in just 1 second, compared to 5–15 seconds for most XRF analyzers

• Supports continuous operation on a single battery

• Easy-to-read display, even in direct sunlight

• Minimal maintenance and easy cleaning

Consequently, Vulcan Smart enables companies to process more analyses per day, saving significant time and labor costs.

Why Vulcan Smart is the Perfect Tool for Your Business

• More accurate and consistent than traditional XRF analyzers

• Identifies both commercial steel grade and exact chemical composition

• User-friendly interface reduces errors and ensures reliable results

• Lower cost of ownership—no radiation training required

Furthermore, Vulcan Smart is ideal for industries requiring fast and precise metal alloy analysis, including:

• Manufacturing and metals inspection

• Photovoltaics and fuel cells

• ROHS/WEEE compliance testing

• Soil and agricultural analysis

• Low sulfur in fuels analysis

Features of Vulcan Smart

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

• No X-Rays required

• One-second measurement for all alloys

• No sensitive detector components

Simple Operation

• Custom user interface based on extensive surveys

• Fixed one-second measurement eliminates user errors

• Point-and-shoot operation

Non-Destructive Technology

• Hardly visible burn marks

• Less than one billionth of a gram of material consumed

Factory Calibrated

• Ready to use out of the box

• Pre-calibrated with certified reference materials (CRMs)

• Automatic calibration selection

• Check sample included

Performance Highlights

• Identifies hundreds of alloy grades in 1 second

• Upgradeable calibrations for Cu, Co, Ti, Ni, Sn, Zn

• Preloaded libraries: AISI, DIN, GB, JIS

• Identification of pure elements: Ag, Au, Bi, Cd, Cr, Ge, Hf, In, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Sb, Si, Ta, V, W, Y, Zr

• Supports large or small sample analysis

• Adjustable pre-burn function for surface cleaning

• Detection limits: 0.02% – 0.1% depending on element and matrix

Intuitive User Interface

• 4.3” capacitive touch screen, glove-friendly

• Linux-based operating system for reliability

• 13 languages available

• Smart sample tags for notes and lot tracking

• Optional close-focus CCD camera

• Stores up to 30,000 results with images

• Customizable CSV reports and cloud connectivity

Package Includes

• Vulcan Smart analyzer

• Quick start guide and full manual in 7 languages

• Preloaded grade libraries and calibration sets

• 2 Li-ion batteries and charger

• Power supply with changeable plugs

• Lanyard, wrist strap, and cleaning kit

• USB with manuals and software

• Stainless steel check sample with certificate

• Calibration folder and carry case

Warranty

• 3-year warranty for the instrument

• Extended warranty and service plans available