Niton XRF Repair Services
Repairing your handheld or benchtop XRF has never been easier!
Service & Repair for Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzers
When your handheld XRF is down, productivity stops. Alloy Geek provides professional service and repair support for Thermo Scientific Niton handheld XRF analyzers, helping you restore performance, accuracy, and reliability as quickly as possible.
Whether your analyzer is experiencing hardware failure, calibration drift, physical damage, or software limitations, our service workflows are designed to minimize downtime and extend the usable life of your investment.
Supported Niton XRF Models
We support service and repair for:
- Niton XL2 (all models)
- Niton XL2 980 Plus
- Niton XL3t (all models)
- Niton XL5
- Niton XL5 Plus
- Niton XL5e
- Niton DXL
If your Niton model is not listed, contact us—many platforms share common components and service paths.
Thermo Scientific Niton Service & Repair for XRF Analyzers
Available Niton XRF Services
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
A full diagnostic evaluation is the first step in any repair. This ensures the root cause is identified before parts are replaced.
Common diagnostic outcomes include:
- Determine X-ray Tube instability or failure
- Punctured or Defective X-Ray Detector
- Poor repeatability or drifting results
- Boot, power, or communication issues
- Charging or battery interface faults
X-Ray Tube Replacement
The X-ray tube is a wear component and one of the most common causes of analyzer downtime.
Signs a tube may need replacement include:
- Weak or inconsistent excitation
- Failure to meet expected limits of detection
- Extended analysis times or unstable results
Motherboard & Circuit Board Replacement
For electronic or control failures, service may involve:
- Main motherboard replacement
- Internal circuit board repair or replacement
- Power distribution and communication repairs
Exterior Re-Shelling & Physical Refurbishment
For analyzers damaged in scrap yards, plants, or field work:
- Replacement of cracked or damaged exterior housings
- Restoration of ergonomics and structural integrity
- Inspection of measurement window and nose assemblies
Recalibration & Performance Verification
If results appear inaccurate or inconsistent, recalibration may be required.
Services may include:
- Recalibration aligned to manufacturer specifications
- Performance verification using reference materials
- Functional inspection and documentation support
Add or Upgrade Analysis Modes (Apps)
Many Niton analyzers can be expanded beyond their original configuration.
Available options may include:
- Alloy and PMI mode expansion
- Mining and geochemistry modes
- Environmental, soils, or RoHS screening modes
Availability depends on your specific model and XRF Configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Niton XRF Service
Yes, but only for modern Niton handheld XRF Analyzers including: XL2, XL2 Plus, XL3t, XL5, XL5 Plus, XL5e, and DXL XRF analyzers.
There is no way of knowing what your repair costs will be before our team takes a closer look. Fill out the repair form above and we will set you up for a free diagnostic which will be followed by an accurate quote.
Repair costs vary widely with some repairs costing ranging from $2500-$10000 USD. Your exact repair cost will be quoted to you at time of service.
Repair timelines vary but are typically about 4-8 weeks. Your instrument will need to be shipped into Alloy Geek.
The best way is to fill out the contact form on this page. We need all that information listed there in order to track, quote, and help you get your XRF running.
