A9
Filament & Heater Repair
Scientific Instrument Services, Inc.
TM
FAX: 908-806-663
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www.sisweb.com/catalog/08/A9
M
ost mass spectrometer filaments and heaters can be
repaired and restored to a like-new condition by
proper cleaning methods and by the replacement of
the filament ribbon or wire and heater coils. Scientific lnstrument
Services, Inc.TM repairs all of the filaments shown in the following
pages plus many others not shown or listed in the tables.
Filament and Heater Repairs
We take pride in our workmanship and con-
stantly strive to improve the quality and per-
formance of our repaired filaments. We appreci-
ate any feedback and suggestions from our
customers. Scientific Instrument Services,
Inc.TM has been repairing filaments for all mod-
els of mass spectrometers commercially for 30
years. In that time we have rebuilt tens of thou-
sands of filaments. We are constantly improving
our techniques and adding new equipment, ten-
sioning and alignment jigs, and methodology to
our shops to provide the best possible filament
repair. In the following pages the descriptions of
the repair services we provide on various man-
ufacturers' filaments are described. See our
web site for complete details.
NEW FlLAMENTS:
Using our experience in
repairing different types of mass spectrometer filaments,
Scientific lnstrument Services, Inc.TM has redesigned many of
these filaments to provide filaments that are less expensive,
more durable, longer lasting, and are easier to rebuild and clean.
These filaments are fully described in the section of this catalog
immediately following the filament repairs.
OTHER FILAMENT REPAIRS:
In addition to the filaments
described herein, we can repair many other filaments. If your fil-
ament is not described in this catalog, give us a call. In these
cases, any information that you can provide such as a description
of the filament design or construction, composition and size of the
filament material, or drawings of the filament would be greatly
appreciated. If possible, send us a filament for repair with at least
a small piece of the original filament material intact. We will need
some of this filament material to determine its dimensions and
composition. Normal delivery on these special requests is 3 to 4
weeks when done for the first time. Subsequent deliveries will be
2 to 3 weeks.
NEW - YTTRIA AND THORIA COATED FILAMENTS:
SIS can
now coat your repaired filament with either Thoria or Yttria.
Several manufacturers have used these filaments with anticipat-
ed increase in filament emission at lower filament temperatures
resulting in longer filament life. If you would like to experiment
with these styles of filaments in your mass spectrometers, we can
coat most styles of filaments. An application note on Yttria and
Thoria coated filaments is on our web site at:
http://www.sisweb.com/reference/applnote/app-92.htm
Return Authorization Numbers Are Not
Required
EMERGENCYREPAIRS:
Emergency repairs can be
completed and shipped out within 24 hours of receipt of your
parts and purchase order. Parts can be shipped via Federal
Express, if required. Rush charges may be incurred.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Most glass parts and ceramic
insulators are very fragile and are easily damaged during
shipment. Therefore, please package all filaments carefully to
avoid damage during shipment. We recommend that you
package the filaments personally. Filaments should be packaged
in a box at least 6 inches square using packing peanuts or
bubble pack as cushioning. We recommend shipping by UPS or
Federal Express for best handling.
PRICES FOR FILAMENT REPAIRS
: All filament and heater
prices are listed in the table above. Scientific Instrument Services
continues to offer superior quality repairs at low prices. We have
continued to expand our shop facilities and strive to improve our
methods, techniques and materials. For the best prices, ship
filaments to us in larger lots. This reduces the cost of handling
and processing orders, thereby allowing us to pass the savings
on to you. Filaments and heaters from various manufacturers can
be combined to obtain the best prices. Other repairs of parts for
the various mass spectrometers are described in the sections of
this catalog on the Thermo, Agilent Technologies, and Varian
parts and service.
Repair of Mass Spectrometer Filaments & Heaters
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Inspected upon arrival at our facilities
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Filaments are thoroughly cleaned
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Damaged or broken parts repaired or
replaced
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New filament aligned & spotwelded in
place
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This is not an exchange program. Your
filaments are repaired and returned to you.
FILAMENT AND HEATER REPAIR PRICES
Part No.
Description
Quantity
Standard Filament Repair
1
Filament Repair with Yttria Coating
1
Filament Repair with Thoria Coating
1
X-Ray Generator Filaments for
1
Rigaku and Siemens
Heater Repair for MAT 44S
1
Perkin Elmer Q-Mass Filament Repair
1
QUANTITYDISCOUNTS - 5% DISCOUNT ON 6 OR MORE FILAMENTS
- Save when you
send 6 or more filaments at one time. Filaments from various manufacturers can be
combined to obtain the best prices.
*Note: Thoria coated filaments must be handled carefully, since thorium oxide is
considered to be hazardous. Do not inhale or ingest the dust or fumes from these
filaments. Wash hands thoroughly after handling these filaments.
Price is per wire or coil (e.g. - If filament base holds two coils the cost is per
coil or wire)
When "Thermo" is indicated, it is intended to imply "Thermo Fisher Scientific Corp"
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