Solutions for X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF): sample preparation equipment, reference materials and accredited analysis
FLUXANA GmbH & Co. KG
Bedburg-Hau (Headquarters Borschelstr. 3) · Bedburg-Hau (Equipment production Borschelstr. 9) · Ilmenau (Glassware factory Am Vogelherd 15)New on Amplifa
About FLUXANA
FLUXANA GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Bedburg-Hau on the Lower Rhine, is a supplier specialized in X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF). The company develops and manufactures sample preparation equipment for XRF, including electric and gas-powered fusion machines of the VITRIOX® series, automatic flux dosing machines (BORAMAT®), presses of the VANEOX® series (15–40 t) and grinding machines for metal samples (OES and XRF). The portfolio is complemented by XRF glassware, sample cups and films, self-produced certified reference materials, calibration sets, drift monitor sets and the FLUXearch® database with over 26,000 standards. The accredited laboratory offers commercial XRF analysis, proficiency tests and application development; training courses and e-learning (FLUXaminar) complete the offering. Industries served include cement, ceramics, geology, mining, metals, glass, chemicals, petrochemicals, environment and battery recycling. Equipment production takes place in Bedburg-Hau, while XRF specialty glassware is produced in the company's own plant in Ilmenau, Thuringia.
- Site
- Bedburg-Hau
- Processes
- Sample preparation for XRF by fusion into glass beads (lithium borate fusion), Sample preparation for XRF by pressing into pressed pellets, Metal sample grinding (OES and XRF) – manual and automatic grinding of metal samples, Commercial XRF analysis (X-ray fluorescence analysis) accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, Production of certified reference materials accredited to DIN EN ISO 17034:2017, Proficiency testing / round robins for XRF according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023, Automatic flux dosing for XRF fusion, Commercial XRF analysis
- Materials
- Lithium metaborate, Lithium tetraborate, Lithium bromide, Lithium iodide, BOREOX® (substitute for boric acid), CEREOX® (Licowax C, Hoechst wax), CELLEOX® (cellulose powder, >32µm, 469mesh), Aluminium cups
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, DIN EN ISO 17034:2017, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023 (Proficiency Testing)
- Industries
- Cement, Ceramics, Electronics, Environment, Animal feed, Geology
- 01
Application and method development in the company's own laboratory
- 02
Manufacturing of sample preparation equipment (fusion, pressing, dosing,
- 03
Production of XRF specialty glassware in Ilmenau
- 04
Production of certified reference materials (accreditation to DIN EN ISO
- 05
Commercial XRF analysis (accreditation to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018)
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Sales, central warehouse, training, service and online support from headquarters
Materials & Processes
Lithium metaborate
Flux for lithium borate fusion of powder samples into glass beads for XRF.
Lithium tetraborate
Flux for lithium borate fusion of powder samples into glass beads for XRF.
Lithium bromide
Non-wetting additive to prevent crystallization and glass breakage during fusion.
Lithium iodide
Non-wetting additive to prevent crystallization and glass breakage during fusion.
BOREOX®
Harmless organic binder as a substitute for boric acid, in particular as backing material for pressed pellets.
CEREOX® (Licowax C)
Wax binder that, mixed with the sample, yields stable pressed pellets for XRF.
CELLEOX® (cellulose powder)
Cellulose binder used mainly as a grinding aid and for absorbing liquids.
Platinum/gold alloy
Material for crucibles and casting dishes that withstand the melt during fusion.
Aluminium
Alu cups for stabilizing the sample during pressing, for labelling and autosampler feeding.
FLUXinert® ceramic
Flux-resistant ceramic material that minimizes corrosion and wear in fusion machines.
Locations
Bedburg-Hau (Headquarters)
DEAnalytics laboratory, research & development, sales, support, marketing, central warehouse, training, service
Bedburg-Hau (Production)
DEDevelopment and production of sample preparation equipment for XRF
- VITRIOX® ELECTRIC 2Plus / 6Plus
- VITRIOX® ELECTRIC 4+
- VITRIOX® GAS
- BORAMAT® 18/30
- BORAMAT® Mono
- VANEOX® 15t manual
- VANEOX® 25t manual
- VANEOX® 25t electric
- VANEOX® 40t electric
- VANEOX® Grinder
Ilmenau
DEFactory for the production of XRF glassware to customer specifications
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample preparation for XRF by fusion into glass beads (lithium borate fusion)Casting | – | – | – | – | Lithium borate, Lithium metaborate, Lithium tetraborate |
| Sample preparation for XRF by pressing into pressed pelletsPressing | – | – | – | – | BOREOX®, CEREOX®, CELLEOX® |
| Metal sample grinding (OES and XRF) – manual and automatic grinding of metal samplesSurface | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| Commercial XRF analysis (X-ray fluorescence analysis) accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of certified reference materials accredited to DIN EN ISO 17034:2017Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Proficiency testing / round robins for XRF according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic flux dosing for XRF fusionCasting | – | – | – | – | Lithium borate |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion machine VITRIOX® ELECTRIC Plus (2Plus/6Plus, electric, cold-to-cold operation, simultaneous | VITRIOX® ELECTRIC 2Plus / 6Plus | – | – | – | – |
| Fusion machine VITRIOX® ELECTRIC 4+ (electric, 4/8/12/16 samples, 4 simultaneously, LIMS-ready) | VITRIOX® ELECTRIC 4+ | – | – | – | – |
| Fusion machine VITRIOX® GAS (gas-powered, 2-6 positions, cold-to-cold automation) | VITRIOX® GAS | – | – | – | – |
| Flux dosing machine BORAMAT® 18/30 (automatic dosing of up to 18 or 30 crucibles, Mettler balance) | BORAMAT® 18/30 | – | – | – | – |
| Flux dosing machine BORAMAT® Mono (bottle for up to 3 kg of flux) | BORAMAT® Mono | – | – | – | – |
| Manual pressing force 15 t (16mm stroke, benchtop unit) | VANEOX® 15t manual | – | – | – | – |
| Manual pressing force 25 t (16mm stroke) | VANEOX® 25t manual | – | – | – | – |
| Electric press 25 t (automatic operation, high throughput rate, for WD-XRF) | VANEOX® 25t electric | – | – | – | – |
| Electric press 40 t (programmable, touch display, drawer, multi-stage pressing) | VANEOX® 40t electric | – | – | – | – |
| Grinding machine for metal samples (manual and automatic, for OES and XRF) | VANEOX® Grinder | – | – | – | – |
| Stainless steel fume hood (motor 230 V/50 Hz/90 mA, 2760 r.p.m., height 300 mm, length 840 mm) | Fume Hood with Ventilator | – | – | – | – |
| Steel table with drawer (height 730 mm, length 910 mm, width 760 mm) | Table VI-0004 | – | – | – | – |
| Steel table with drawer (height 730 mm, length 1120 mm, width 760 mm) | Table VI-0013 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Accreditation
The FLUXANA laboratory operates to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 (commercial XRF analysis), and the company is accredited as a reference material producer to DIN EN ISO 17034:2017 (DAkkS). Proficiency tests are conducted in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023.
| Evidence | Bedburg-Hau |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 | |
| DIN EN ISO 17034:2017 | |
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023 (Proficiency Testing) |
History
FLUXANA celebrated its 20th company anniversary: from its origins as a sole proprietorship to a global XRF supplier (founding year not stated in source)