Laser diffraction particle size analyzers are used to measure the sizes of particles in a material. Particle size is calculated by measuring the angle of light scattered by the particles as they pass through a laser beam. Laser diffraction analyzers are used in many applications, including manufacturing, quality control and product development. Because this technique can continuously measure particle sizes across a wide range, from 10 nm to 3 mm, laser diffraction particle size analyzers are often used in industrial settings.
A laser diffraction particle size analyzer uses multiple light detectors, with more detector elements extending sensitivity and size limits. The time needed to measure particle sizes varies by instrument, ranging from 2 seconds to 10 minutes per sample. The light source used by a laser particle size analyzer also affects particle size measuring limits; shorter wavelength violet and UV lasers are better suited to measure submicron-sized particles than red lasers.
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| Company | Sympatec | Sympatec | Sympatec | Sympatec |
| Item | MYTOS | HELOS/BR | HELOS/KR | HELOS/KR-Vario |
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| Description | Process-proven laser diffraction sensor integrating HELOS laser diffraction and RODOS dry dispersion; in-line, on-line, at-line and off-line configurations; ATEX-compatible; GMP-capable | Laboratory laser diffraction sensor for particle size distribution analysis of powders, granules, suspensions, emulsions, sprays and inhalants; 8 measuring range modules; ISO 13320 compliant | Inquire | Inquire |
| Type | Process Laser Diffraction (Dry) | Laser Diffraction (parallel beam) | Inquire | Inquire |
| Particle Size | 0.25–3,500 µm (configuration dependent; in-line: 0.25–1,750 µm) | 0.1–875 µm (modules R1–R6); up to 0.1–8,750 µm with extended range | Inquire | Inquire |
| Light Source | Laser diffraction (same core optical technology as HELOS) | He-Ne laser (parallel beam, large working distance) | Inquire | Inquire |
| Measuring Time | Real-time; up to 2,000 measurements per second | Extremely short analysis times, especially for dry dispersion; real-time measurement | Inquire | Inquire |
| Detector(s) | Multi-element detector array; 5–7 measuring range modules depending on configuration | Multi-element detector array; 8 measuring range modules R1–R8 from 0.1 µm to 8,750 µm | Inquire | Inquire |
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