Industrial magnetic resonance PRODUCTS

LexMar Global’s Industrial Magnetic Resonance (IMR) products are state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analyzers for industrial use. These instruments are widely used for process and quality control applications in manufacturing plants. Our method replaces traditional wet chemistry methods which are time-consuming, laborious, costly and environmentally problematic. Whether for online or laboratory use, we customize our analyzers in multiple configurations for use in manufacturing environments where polymers and other materials containing hydrogen, fluorine, lithium, or phosphorous are produced. More information on specific applications can be found here. 

The term Industrial Magnetic Resonance (IMR) means the use of NMR within industrial settings, typically in environments where instrumentation needs to be robust, automated, affordable as well as easily integrated and maintained. The method typically employs low-field NMR relaxometry, a.k.a. time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR), but in some cases NMR signals are converted to the frequency domain.  The differences between NMR relaxometry and spectroscopy are explained here.

Most customers use our instruments to measure chemical and physical properties and composition of polyolefins. IMR is the only characterization method that can be used online within hazardous areas of PP and PE manufacturing plants, which is why it has been widely used for process and quality control applications in these plants worldwide for several decades. Applications include XS, C2 and mechanical properties for PP as well as density and MFR for PE. Our solutions are applicable for pellets as well as powders. 

Our online analyzers allow for fully automatic measurements of many properties within minutes - even in hazardous areas, for either powders or pellets. Results are automatically converted into the desired properties and can be directly reported to any kind of DCS systems.  For further information on our online analyzer, see the MagModule™ II spec sheet.

Our laboratory analyzers provide off-line measurements and ensure quality control for scalable method development for powders and pellets. Properties can be measured within minutes and chemometric analysis results are reported instantly to any kind of LIMS systems, allowing for real time control. For more information on our laboratory analyzer, see the MagStation™ II spec sheet.

The inclusion of our benchtop NMR package ensures that LexMar Global will remain well positioned to meet IMR analysis needs anywhere from the laboratory to the production line. Further information on our benchtop analyzer, the MagStation™ Lite which is used for the determination of Hydrogen in Fuel in refineries can be found here.

Our proprietary A/Ztec software suite is installed on all our equipment providing an efficient user interface, data storage/ retrieval capabilities, and is configured for LIMS/DCS communications as mentioned above.

In summary, the MagModule™ II, MagStation™ II and MagStation™ Lite bring the latest in magnetic resonance analysis technology into industrial plant environments with worldwide support and training. Reliability and low cost of ownership are the cornerstones of our Magneflow IMR analysis product line. With more than 10 million hours of online operation, our IMR products consistently withstand the test of time.      

 In summary, the MagModule™ II, MagStation™ II and MagStation™ Lite bring the latest in magnetic resonance analysis technology into industrial plant environments with worldwide support and training. Reliability and low cost of ownership are the cornerstones of our Magneflow IMR analysis product line. With more than 10 million hours of online operation, our IMR products consistently withstand the test of time.