Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF

Drive process control laboratory efficiencies in the metals and mining industries with the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF, a complete laboratory workflow automation solution.
Primary metals producers' laboratories typically run two fully duplicate and separate spectrometry lines to assure fast response times when several urgent samples must be processed simultaneously.
👉 The ARL SMS-3500 system is an affordable alternative.

The automation of multiple spectrometers and preparation machines with the ARL SMS-3500 system offers:

• Reduced sample analysis cost
• Increased sample throughput
• Better reproducibility
• Higher quality results

for users requiring more comprehensive and integrated automation solutions in the metals and mining industries.

The ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF simplifies sample handling by providing:

• a single introduction location for all samples
• a magazine storage function to free the introduction
  👉 This reduces response times, increases sample processing cadence, and improves the availability of automatic sample preparation in highly critical production control environments.

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✅ Main Features

• No need for time-consuming electro-mechanical transfer systems – the SMS-3500 robot moves samples between components within seconds
• Simplified operation and reduced system complexity for easier maintenance and servicing
• Single interface screen for all sample tracking and automation functions
• Unified registration and introduction point for all production samples, with automated routing to the appropriate system components
• Support for two sample preparation machines:
  • Reduces response times
  • Increases processing cadence
  • Improves automatic sample preparation availability
• Operator workload is reduced – the system manages samples by priority and availability of resources
  • Includes internal sample storage to free the introduction point immediately
• Each instrument can be used offline for manual tasks without interrupting automated operation
• Uses the same analytical software for XRF and OES
• Automation is based on proven ARL SMS software

🔧 Recommended for:

• Iron and steel applications
• High alloy, stainless steel, copper, brass, and bronze applications
• Aluminum or fire assay applications