Vanta for Scrap Recycling

XRF Analysis

Faster Decisions and Better Returns

Vanta™ Handheld XRF Analyzers for Scrap Sorting and Recycling

Confident Alloy ID in Seconds

Easy alloy grade identification is essential for profitability and ROI in scrap sorting and recycling. With out-of-the-box accuracy, easy use for fast decision-making, and friendly ergonomics for all-day comfort and control, Vanta handheld XRF analyzers deliver instant ID of most alloys and pure metals.

• Sort mixed or unknown scrap streams
• Prevent mixing of incompatible alloys
• Confirm alloy composition at point of purchase
• Detect trace elements and hazardous materials

Secure Uptime in Harsh Scrap Yard Environments
Vanta analyzers combine an intuitive interface with advanced electronics for immediate decision-making—test after test, day after day. Backed by a 3-year warranty, Vanta analyzers are IP-rated to withstand rain, dirt, and dust and drop-tested to prevent breakage. Every analyzer is backed by Evident’s global service and support network.

Accurate Analysis Across Every Scrap Stream

Using ultra-low-noise electronics enabling higher X-ray counts per second for fast, accurate, repeatable results, Vanta’s proprietary Axon™ Technology enables the highest performance available in a handheld device.

Accurately identify alloy chemistry and grade ID in seconds for fast answers and increased productivity. Unmatched speed and repeatability deliver fast, reliable analysis of a wide range of alloys and materials:

• Ferrous: Cast iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steel, alloy steel, chrome-moly steel
• Non-Ferrous: Aluminum, wrought aluminum, nickel, titanium, zinc, zirconium, lead, tin, cobalt, magnesium, exotic alloys, Inconel
• Red Metals: Copper, brass, bronze, bare bright
• Precious Metals: Gold, silver, platinum
• Car Catalysts: Palladium, platinum, rhodium

Performance that Fits Your Operation

Accurate, real-time metal grade identification and chemical composition. Repeatable results—anytime, anywhere—for fast sorting in demanding environments. Portability and ease of use for long days and fast decision-making. Choose your best performance-to-price ratio:

Rugged Design Backed by 3-Year Warranty
Scrap yards can be tough on electronic devices, often causing breakdowns that cost time and money. All Vanta analyzers are backed by a standard 3-year warranty and a rugged design that ensures maximum uptime in demanding conditions.

Vanta Element
Excellent ruggedness, ease of use, and data management in a cost-effective instrument. Tungsten or silver tube designed for maximum uptime.

• Vanta Element-LT: Basic alloy ID ideal for tighter budgets
• Vanta Element-S: Adds the ability to measure light elements

Vanta Core
Combines value with superior speed, limits of detection (LODs), and elemental range. Equipped with a rhodium or silver anode X-ray tube, an optional collimator for smaller test spots, and 2 cameras for positioning and documenting tests.

Vanta for Scrap Analyzer Options

Features and Benefits

Out-of-the-Box Accuracy

Axon Technology delivers test-to-test reproducibility over time and across a wide temperature range:

• Lower limit of detection for trace analysis
• Repeatable results thanks to automated, instantaneous detector performance correction
• High data throughput for more analysis in less time

Ease of Use = Fast Decision-Making

Fast grade ID and clear on-screen grade comparison speeds up alloy testing while delivering precise results:

• Large bright LCD screen is easy to read in all indoor and outdoor conditions
• Intuitive, customizable, clear user interface saves time and reduces training
• Protective window can be changed in a few seconds without any tools
• Eliminate bottlenecks, reduce rework, and streamline critical decisions

Ergonomically Friendly for Comfort and Control

Vanta handheld analyzers are designed for long working days and built for hands of all sizes:

• Secure padded grip with rubber overmold for nonslip handling
• Small-diameter handle for easier, more comfortable use
• Simple buttons are easy to use with gloved hands
• Balanced weight, low battery location, and improved trigger feel

Customized Productivity

The Vanta XRF user interface is customizable so that your most frequently used tests and functions appear on the home screen. This setup is easily pushed out to your entire fleet so you don’t waste time setting up each individual analyzer. For greater productivity, managers can create usernames and passwords for each user.

Every XRF Advantage for Scrap Sorting and Recycling

Elemental insight is a mission-critical part of scrap sorting and recycling. Vanta handheld XRF analyzers deliver industry-leading speed and efficiency, accurate and repeatable analysis, easy use and portability, and rugged performance.

Powered by Axon Technology, silicon drift detection (SDD), and an intuitive user interface, Vanta analyzers are simple to use and easy to incorporate into your workflow. Designed for comfortable all-day testing in high-production workflows, Vanta gives you the advantage of instant analysis across any scrap yard environment.