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BM-400 Mixer/Mill® (SPEX #8000M) - High-Energy Ball Mill

January 27, 2025

The Cole-Parmer SamplePrep BM-400 Mixer/Mill (SPEX #8000M), is a high-energy ball mill that grinds up to 0.2 - 10 grams of dry, brittle samples. The vial, which contains a sample and one or more balls, is shaken in a complex motion that combines back-and-forth swings with short lateral movements, each end of the vial describing a figure-8. The clamp's motion develops strong G-forces in the vial, to pulverize the toughest rocks, slags and ceramics.

Key Features and Specifications

Also called a shaker mill or high-energy ball mill.
Equipped with safety interlock system for operator protection.
For grinding samples in the 0.2 - 1.5 gram range or mixing up to 5 mL of sample.
Highly effective laboratory impact grinder and blender offering many advantages over other small mixers.
Holds three vials of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) diameter or two vials of 3/4 in. (19.1 mm) diameter. Length of vials up to 21/4 in. (57.2 mm).
Push-button, resettable 30-minute timer on the 5100-115 Mixer/Mill.
Push-button, resettable 72-minute timer on the 5100-230 Mixer/Mill.
Reduces samples to analytical fineness and commonly used to blend samples with KBr for IR analysis.
Shock mounted motor enables bench top operation.
Steel housing protects the clamp mechanism and rugged construction ensures a long life of heavy work.
Wide selection of grinding and mixing vials available including polystyrene, polycarbonate, hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, and agate.

Turnkey Petroleum Testing Solutions!

December 18, 2024

Product highlight - LM10 Digitally Controlled High Shear Fluid Processor

December 17, 2024

Perfect for small sample material processing, the #LM10 combines effortless operation with exceptional results—no extensive training required!

✅ Step-by-step consistency for repeatable, reliable results across batches and operators.
✅ Easy maintenance with a compact, user-friendly design for simple cleaning and fewer replacement parts.

Engineered by Microfluidics experts, the LM10 saves you time and effort while delivering superior performance every time.

High Shear Fluid Processor Microfluidizer LM 10

Products for Materials Characterization

December 5, 2024

Particle Size and Shape Analyzer
A New Dimesnion in Particle Analysis

The SYNC interrogates particles, wet or dry, with laser light while a highspeeddigital camera simultaneously takes images. The data collected isprocessed by Microtrac MRB’s FLEX software and presents the user withparticle size and shape information. The Sync enables users to get moredetailed information about their material than ever before.

Surface Area & Pore Size Analyzer
High-End Adsorption, Unrivaled Performance

Microtrac MRB's BELSORP MAX X is the latest model in the BELSORP MAXseries, featuring a more compact design and lower weight. This high precisiongas / vapor adsorption analyzer can measure up to four samples over a widerange of pressures and temperatures. BELSORP MAX X covers a broad arrayof analysis capabilities from specific surface area, pore size distribution, gas,and vapor adsorption to chemisorption.he SYNC interrogates particles, wet or dry, with laser light while a highspeeddigital camera simultaneously takes images. The data collected isprocessed by Microtrac MRB’s FLEX software and presents the user withparticle size and shape information. The Sync enables users to get moredetailed information about their material than ever before.

ATS Scientific Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Folio Instruments Inc.

December 5, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON, Nov. 2022 /CNW/ - ATS Scientific Inc. ("ATS Scientific" or "the Company"), one of Canada's largest independent providers of scientific equipment and service, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Folio Instruments Inc. ("Folio"), a Kitchener-ON based distributor of scientific equipment and service provider.

Co-founded by Gord Howes and Rhett Barriere over 30 years ago, Folio has been an integral part of the industry addressing the growing demand for laboratory equipment in Canada. Folio has a particularly strong presence in the petroleum, energy, environmental and heavy industrial industries, highly complementary to ATS' offerings. With a product portfolio consisting of market-leading manufacturers such as PAC LP, SEAL Analytical Inc., Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, Konica Minolta, and many others, the addition of Folio will keep ATS Scientific at the forefront of the scientific community.

"We are all excited to join ATS Scientific's growing national team. Right away, we knew there was a fit, as their like-minded focus on putting customers first and delivering superior solutions really resonated with us" commented Folio's Co-Founder and President, Gord Howes, who will continue to be an integral part of the Company. Rhett Barriere will continue on as a Technical Consultant and added "we look forward to helping accelerate the Company's growth and further strengthening its presence coast-to-coast".

ATS Scientific will continue to be led by CEO Aleks Sobot and VP, Sales Gilles Groulx with critical support from the company's equity investor Sage Capital Partners. On the acquisition, CEO Aleks Sobot commented, "The acquisition of Folio represents the ongoing execution of our growth strategy, significantly enhancing our presence in very favourable end markets. Folio has a sterling reputation known across Canada and deepens our resources significantly. I am thrilled to welcome the Folio staff to our growing team at ATS Scientific."

Integration has already begun with planned cross-training across all product lines, which will provide an enhanced level of support for current and future customers. Folio will continue to operate out of its Kitchener facility and will maintain its name, website, and e-commerce store.

About ATS Scientific

ATS Scientific Inc was founded in 1989 by Alex Heino as a small service organization and has evolved into a highly respected sales and service organization serving the Canadian laboratory marketplace with a comprehensive product and service portfolio. The company has been successful in creating a team of dedicated professional staff, who are by far its greatest asset, as well as long term relationships with valued customers and suppliers who have been fundamental to the company's success. Learn more at www.ats-scientific.com.

About Folio Instruments

Folio Instruments has been one of Canada's leading suppliers of scientific instruments since 1989. Originally a modest basement operation, Folio expanded to a national company with a physical presence in Kitchener, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta, and Montreal, Quebec. The company's focus has always remained steadfast in laboratory analytical instrumentation, developing a deep knowledge of our equipment and methods. The guiding principle of operation is "say what you do and do what you say". The Folio commitment is to always stand behind its instrumentation and its performance. Learn more at www.folioinstruments.com.

About Sage Capital Partners

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Sage Capital Partners is the first institutional fund focused on search fund investing in Canada. Sage supports both traditional searchers and non-traditional/self-funded entrepreneurs in their quest to acquire and grow companies in the lower mid-market. Sage has extensive experience in a wide variety of businesses and industries and continues to actively pursue control and minority investment opportunities. Learn more at www.sagecapfund.com.

SOURCE ATS Scientific

For further information: Aleksandar Sobot, asobot@ats-scientific.com