1. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 Pellet Presses and XRF accessories Presented by Tim Osborn-Jones

2. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 3635 X-Press ® New anodized look with the same rugged reliability The X-Press is a 35 ton fully automated hydraulic press used for spectroscopic techniques requiring samples in the form of round, flat- surfaced discs, most commonly XRF SPEX SamplePrep presses and dies are sophisticated in design, but functionally simple and provide years of maintenance-free operation.

3. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 Now featuring a programmable LCD touch screen Fully Programmable - Final pressure desired, time to hold at final pressure, and intervals to return back to zero pressure Typical pressing cycle is less than two minutes A safety interlock and automatic pump shut-off safety valve ensure safe operation Compact Accepts all competitors die sets CE marked 3635 X-Press® Features and Benefits

4. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 3628 Bench-Press ® The 3628 Bench-Press is an air-actuated, manually controlled 25-ton laboratory press. This Bench-Press is compact Very simple controls It includes a safety door with interlock, CE-marked Accepts most other “ stand- alone” pellet dies.

5. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 3628 Bench-Press ® Runs off direct lab line, tank or compressor –quiet and suited for spark free environments Push-Button to activate the pump Pressure release valve & control valve Ideal low cost alternative for lower throughput usage –retains repeatability and accuracy of automated presses selling at more than twice the price Full range of binders available Features & Benefits

6. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 Users of XRF instruments Universities – notably Geology Depts. Cement manufacturing Any industrial facility requiring analysis or processing pelletized samples X-Press & 3628 ® Who can benefit

7. © SPEX SamplePrep LLC 2009 Spec-Caps Shallow, thin-walled aluminum cups routinely used to produce pressed-powder sample discs for XRF X-Cells for XRF Liquid Samples Patented closed X-Cell design prevents spillage in inverted optic spectrometers Thin Film Windows for XRF Necessity for X-Cell liquid sample cell, serving as a the sample window XRF Accessories