HF Nexus Macro High-Temperature TGA

The HF Nexus is a macro, high-temperature thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) platform built for laboratories where throughput, repeatability, and precision all matter. It is typically configured as a two-step system, performing moisture determination followed by loss on ignition (LOI), and can be scaled from a standalone TGA unit to multi-TGA systems running in parallel to meet higher sample volumes.

The system supports up to four TGAs in a single configuration, with independent temperature control for each unit when operating in parallel. This architecture allows laboratories to scale capacity without compromising the integrity of individual analyses. Throughput can exceed 1,000 samples per day depending on sample type, making the HF Nexus well suited to high-volume, routine laboratory environments where consistent output is a core operational requirement.

Automated sample weighing, crucible handling, and crucible cleaning are built into the system, reducing manual intervention and the variability that comes with it. By handling these repetitive tasks automatically, the HF Nexus allows laboratory staff to focus on higher-value work while the system maintains consistent performance across extended operating periods.

The HF Nexus is designed for routine, high-throughput analysis across mining, minerals, soil, and industrial testing laboratories. Its macro TGA configuration supports large sample loads while delivering consistent and repeatable results across extended operating cycles, making it a practical and reliable choice for facilities where analytical demand is high and accuracy cannot be compromised.

• Two-step analysis for moisture determination and LOI

• Scalable architecture with up to four TGAs in a single system

• Independent temperature control for each TGA when operating in parallel

• Throughput exceeding 1,000 samples per day, depending on sample type

• Automated sample weighing, crucible handling, and crucible cleaning

• Designed for high-volume, routine laboratory operation

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The HF Nexus is a macro, high-temperature thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) platform designed for laboratories that handle large sample volumes without compromising on accuracy or consistency. Built for routine, high-throughput operation, it is commonly configured as a two-step system that performs moisture determination followed by loss on ignition (LOI), covering two of the most frequently required analyses in mining, minerals, soil, and industrial testing laboratories.

The system is scalable from a single standalone TGA to a configuration of up to four TGA units operating in parallel, each with independent temperature control. This means laboratories can increase capacity incrementally as demand grows, without needing to replace or rebuild the existing system. At full capacity, the HF Nexus can process more than 1,000 samples per day depending on sample type, making it a practical solution for facilities where analytical throughput is a daily operational priority.

Sample weighing, crucible handling, and crucible cleaning are all automated within the system. This removes the repetitive manual steps that typically slow down high-volume workflows and introduce variability into results. With these tasks handled automatically, laboratory staff are free to focus on analysis and interpretation rather than sample preparation and equipment maintenance.

The macro TGA configuration is specifically suited to the demands of routine laboratory operation, supporting large sample loads across extended operating cycles while maintaining the level of consistency and repeatability that analytical work requires.

The HF Nexus software manages data integration across the laboratory workflow, removing the need for manual data handling between analytical stages. Dry weight and LOI results are automatically generated as each analysis is completed and passed directly downstream to connected fusion and XRF preparation systems. Analytical corrections are applied automatically, ensuring that the data flowing through the workflow is accurate and consistent without requiring operator intervention at each transition point.

This level of integration is particularly valuable in high-throughput environments where manual data entry between instruments creates bottlenecks and introduces the risk of transcription errors. By automating the handoff between systems, the HF Nexus software ensures that results move through the laboratory workflow at the same pace as the samples themselves, maintaining efficiency and data integrity from the initial analysis through to final reporting. For laboratories operating connected preparation and analysis lines, this seamless data flow is a practical foundation for reliable, traceable results at scale.