Precision in elemental analysis in the mining industry directly impacts operational efficiency, ore valuation, compliance, and profitability. For Philippine nickel mining companies, the ability of the assay laboratory to generate fast, accurate, and repeatable analytical results is critical to decision-making in both the field and the laboratory.
This is where the SPECTRO XEPOS ED-XRF and proper sample preparation technology come into play.
Distributed exclusively in the Philippines by QES Technology Philippines, Inc., the SPECTRO XEPOS ED-XRF has become one of the benchmark instruments in the Philippine nickel mining industry, with nearly 95% of local assay laboratories utilizing this ED-XRF system for routine ore analysis.
The SPECTRO XEPOS continues to prove why it remains the most trusted ED-XRF in the industry, known for delivering performance comparable to more complex WD-XRF systems.
Traditional wet chemistry methods require labor-intensive preparation and extended turnaround times, but with the SPECTRO XEPOS, fast and non-destructive analysis significantly improves operational efficiency.
To further enhance laboratory performance, QES Technology Philippines, Inc. now offers its current users the Environmental Express Katanax Sample Preparation Electric Fusion Machine, further strengthening laboratory accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
While advanced analytical instruments are essential, high-quality results and reliable data begin with one critical step: sample preparation. An ED-XRF system can perform at its best when paired with consistent and homogeneous sample preparation techniques, as recommended in the ISO 18227 methodology.
The Environmental Express Katanax Fusion Machine addresses this by producing fused glass beads with excellent homogeneity and eliminating matrix effects, significantly improving analytical reliability and repeatability.
Compared with conventional pressed pellet preparation, fusion technology minimizes inconsistencies caused by particle size variations, mineralogical effects, and sample heterogeneity—common challenges encountered in mining laboratories analyzing ore samples.
By integrating the Environmental Express Katanax Fusion Machine with the SPECTRO XEPOS and SPECTRO CUBE ED-XRF systems, laboratories can achieve a more efficient analytical workflow that enhances confidence in ore elemental analysis. This combination delivers both speed and accuracy while reducing the possibility of costly analytical errors.
To accommodate varying laboratory throughput requirements, the Environmental Express Katanax Fusion Machine is available in both 3-Placer and 6-Placer configurations, allowing assay laboratories to optimize productivity based on operational demand.
The QES team conducted a roadshow across mining companies in CARAGA in March to personally demonstrate the capabilities of the Environmental Express Katanax Fusion Machine (X-100, 1-Placer) to various assay laboratories in the region.
Through these on-site demonstrations, laboratory personnel were able to evaluate firsthand how fusion preparation can improve analytical performance and complement their existing ED-XRF workflows.
Moreover, QES Technology Philippines, Inc. continues to distinguish itself through its strong local after-sales support.
With offices and service centers strategically located in Pampanga, Manila, Cebu, and Surigao City, QES ensures accessible technical support, installation, calibration, maintenance, and application support for customers nationwide.
This dependable local support has become one of the key reasons many mining companies continue to trust QES as their analytical solutions partner.
For those who want to see the difference firsthand, QES Technology Philippines invites mining companies and laboratory managers to schedule a demonstration of the SPECTRO XEPOS at its facilities in: Metro Manila: Unit 507, Page 1 Building, Acacia Avenue, Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa 1780 Mindanao: National Highway, KM. 4, Brgy. Luna, Surigao City.
QES also offers monitoring systems (drone and LiDAR systems), oil monitoring and maintenance systems for heavy equipment, handheld XRF and handheld NIR instruments for exploration applications, and other analytical instruments for assay laboratories.
Consultations, demonstration scheduling, and quotation requests are available by calling +632 8771 1248, emailing qtpmarketing@qesnet.com, or visiting www.qesnet.com.
