SciAps Handheld XRF + LIBS OneBox
XRF + LIBS in one complete package — every element from lithium and carbon to uranium.
A SciAps handheld XRF (the X) and handheld LIBS (the Z) in one case, sharing the same battery, charger, software and accessories. Between them they reach the whole periodic table — the light end that XRF can't see (lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, sodium) and the heavy end through to uranium.
Bought together, for less than a comparable benchtop system.
Two Technologies, One Kit
Both run the same Android app-based system with the same interface, so training carries across — and they share the physical kit: the same rechargeable Li-ion battery, single-bay charger, wrist strap, AC adapter and wall plug work with either instrument. Less to buy, less to carry, less to manage in the field. What differs is what each one measures: each is strong where the other is limited, and either can back the other up when throughput matters.
XRF
The easy-to-use workhorse for transition and heavy metals, plus phosphorus and sulfur. Fast and forgiving on stainless, high temps, red metals, ores and soils — and non-destructive, so the part comes away unmarked.
Explore the X-SeriesLIBS
The only handheld that measures the light elements XRF physically cannot see — lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, fluorine and sodium — and better on aluminium and magnesium, with no radioactive source and no X-ray licensing.
Explore the Z-SeriesBuild Your OneBox
Any X-Series XRF pairs with any Z-Series LIBS. Answer a few questions about your work and we'll name the two that fit — then send it to our team if it looks right.
Where the OneBox goes to work
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SciAps OneBox?
The OneBox is a package that pairs a SciAps handheld XRF (the X) with a handheld LIBS analyzer (the Z). Because the two technologies are complementary, together they measure virtually every element — from lithium and carbon to uranium — and they share the same battery, charger, software, and accessories, so you buy and carry one integrated kit.
Do the X and Z really share batteries and chargers?
Yes. The X-Series and Z-Series use the same rechargeable Li-Ion battery (SKU 900-500055) and the same single-bay charger (SKU 900-500061), and share the wrist strap, AC adapter, and wall plug. One spare battery and one charger cover both instruments.
Which X and Z should I pair for my application?
It depends on your materials: Z-902 Carbon + X-550 for scrap and PMI (adds carbon and light elements to full alloy coverage); X-555 + Z-901 Lithium for REE and battery metals; X-555 + Z-901 Be for environmental work (all RCRA and Priority Pollutant metals). Any X can pair with any Z, so the OneBox can be tailored to your exact needs.
Which technology measures which elements?
Light elements — lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, fluorine and sodium — are LIBS only; XRF physically cannot see them, and carbon equivalents come from a Z-902 Carbon. Magnesium, aluminium and silicon work on either, with LIBS reaching the lowest magnesium and an X-550 or X-555 covering the XRF side. Phosphorus and sulphur favour XRF, since LIBS is limited on them in iron and stainless. Potassium and calcium work on either. Transition and heavy metals from titanium to uranium are XRF's home ground, though LIBS measures them too.
Why buy both XRF and LIBS instead of one analyzer?
Because each technology has hard limits: XRF cannot measure light elements like lithium, beryllium, boron, or carbon, while LIBS is limited on phosphorus and sulfur in steels. Owning both means complete elemental coverage and a built-in backup for peak throughput — for less than a comparable benchtop system.