• Mauro Sala Written by Mauro Sala, Customer Care Manager | 30 June 2023

Top 5 signs that you should service or replace your microwave digestor


1

Corrosion is visible inside the cavity

This compromises the integrity of the cavity, may cause arching, and can cause microwave leakage.
2

Unusual or strange noises

Trust your ears, if you hear something that is not normal then it’s probably not and should be investigated.
1

Poor analytical results

Inconsistency in analytical results, unaccurate quantification of trace metal results— If you get poor results from a proven method.
4

Temperature not following program

If your unit cannot follow a program, this could be a sign of low power output and should be checked by a service professional.
5

Physical deterioration

Or deformation of pressure vessels and covers or inability to achieve low blanks.

Milestone has got the answers

A dedicated team of service and support engineers, application chemists and operations people, as well on a constantly updated stock of spare parts, consumables, accessories, and hardware components are available to reduce, and possibly eliminates, downtime and emergency calls.
1

Rugged construction

The rugged construction relies on a stainless steel structure coated with five PTFE layers, that is highly resistant to corrosion, making our microwave systems the most robust systems in the market.
2

Service Contract and Service Repair

Our proactive maintenance program significantly extends the life of your instruments. Using a remote video call system our application engineers will be able to guide you to the best practices.
3

Application support

Free method development and support with other challenges for the entire lifetime of the system. Our technicians tailor trainings to your needs and applications.
4

Accurate temperature control

True contactless easyTEMP temperature sensor to directly control the digestion of the samples from the inside out, without reading delays. It can sense temperature changes and accordingly adjust the microwave power more quickly for more accurate results.
5

Physical deterioration

Vessels and covers constantly come into contact with samples and acids at high temperatures and pressures, resulting in high stress. Regularly replacing these components ensures higher digestion quality, such as lower blanks, no memory effect and improved productivity, avoiding multiple cleaning cycles.