XPLORER-NS

The HORIBA XPLORER-NS is a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer from HORIBA’s XPLORER series, designed for on-site elemental screening of petroleum products and lubricating oils. The NS variant provides a versatile portable XRF capability for oil condition monitoring applications where laboratory analysis is not immediately available or where the speed of on-site results is essential for operational decisions. The XPLORER-NS measures a broad panel of elements relevant to oil quality assessment: wear metals (Fe, Cu, Pb, Cr, Al, Ni, Sn) that indicate mechanical component deterioration; contaminant elements (Si from dirt ingress, Na from coolant leaks, water contamination indicators); and additive elements (Ca, P, Zn from engine oil anti-wear packages, Mo from friction modifiers) whose levels indicate additive depletion and remaining service life. The instrument employs a silicon drift detector and miniaturized X-ray tube in a portable housing. Sample preparation is minimal — oil samples are placed in a disposable cup with thin-film window, analyzed directly. Pre-loaded calibration methods for common oil matrices (engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, marine fuel) enable immediate analysis without complex setup. Results are available in minutes, allowing fleet operators, industrial maintenance teams, and oil testing services to perform preliminary screening in the field before deciding whether to send samples for comprehensive laboratory analysis. NewRoad provides the HORIBA XPLORER-NS in Israel for fleet maintenance operations, industrial lubricant monitoring, and petrochemical applications requiring portable oil elemental analysis.