The Parker Lab Ash instrument contains no radiation sources so can be safely used by any operator without the need for special permits or radiation protection infrastructure to be in place. Using the latest touch screen technology coupled with tried and tested software from the Parker Ash Probe product, the system is easy for the operator to sample, record the data and download to a PC or memory stick for reporting.

The Lab Ash comprises two main parts: a sample measuring chamber and a display unit. There is also a joggle table which is used to ensure a consistent compaction of the sample while filling the beaker. The sample chamber is a substantial lead walled cylinder containing a scintillation crystal and associated electronics. The crystal is positioned vertically in the centre of the chamber so that when a special beaker containing the coal sample is lowered into position the crystal is evenly surrounded by the sample. The mains powered display unit provides the user interface and is housed in a case suitable for desk or bench top operation.

Industries:
• Quarrying
• Mining
• Laboratories

Features / Benefits:
• Simple to use
• Stores up to 300 sample measurements
• Facility to include: date, batch and sample name into each record
• Easy to calibrate on site using normal production samples
• Can store up to 9 different calibrations for multi-source applications
• PC Based software application provided for data download and remote configuration
• Quick ash results from the hourly samples (less than 5 minutes to get a result)
• Faster and therefore more accurate control of quality
• Reduce in-house sample analysis from hourly to split shift leading to less effort by laboratory staff thereby achieving lower costs
• Provides an independent check on both in-house and commercial sample analyses - enabling precision of all measurement methods to be assessed under ISO15239

Applications:
• Any coal where a crushed sample is available; e.g. final product
• PSF
• Washed fines
 • Imported coal etc