Sigma Metalytics Precious Metal Verifier

industry leading gold & silver PURITY tester

Our Precious Metal Verifier (PMV) from Sigma Metalytics in the USA is an industry leading metal tester that effectively and accurately detects fakes and measures the purity of bullion in an instant.

  • Electromagnetic waves can read through plating and protective casing
  • Non-destructive – no chemicals required for testing
  • Ability to test a wide range of sizes and metal types

Olympus 45MG Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

ultrasound celerity testing of metal

The ultrasonic thickness meter offers very precise and quick measurements of the thickness of metal. Used in conjunction with industrial balances and callipers and given the celerity of the metal, we are able to identify fakes against authentic bullion.

  • Wide range of measurement from 0.080 mm to 635 mm
  • Ability to measure even on rough surfaces like cast bars
  • Accurate to 0.001mm

The Fisch testing kit

world renown gold & silver Coin tester

The Fisch methods of testing for fake coins have been used by major bullion dealers, minters and banks all over the world since its introduction in 1980.

  • Proven accuracy over 35 years in 70 countries around the world
  • Able to detect fake gold, silver & palladium using various non-destructive tools
  • Tests for thickness, diameter, shape, weight and resonance frequency of coins

Olympus Vanta Handheld XRF Spectrometer

X-Ray Flourescence Spectometry elemental analyzer

The Vanta handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser provides rapid, accurate laboratory-quality alloy identification and elemental analysis, featuring innovative and proprietary Axon technology.

  • Precise elemental analysis of alloys and plating with a penetration depth of up to 20 – 70 microns
  • Highly accurate measurements of up to 0.01% accuracy
  • Ability to identify the exact purity and grade of gold and silver