PlasTell (Handheld)

Our PlasTell Handheld can instantly identify plastic items, enabling their rapid sorting. It is highly portable, with built-in battery to make up to approx. 6000 measurements on one charge.

Technical specifications

Operating principle: reflectance NIR spectroscopy, 1550-1950 nm, multiple NIR lamps built-in.

Algorithms & library: state-of-the-art machine learning / AI algorithms included, no additional setup or fees. You can also create your own libraries.

Identification speed: < 1 s

Materials identified: PET, PP, PE, PC, ABS, PS, PMMA, POM, PA, PVC, PLA, PU and an additional 12 materials that you can add via our app for free

Power & battery: 2400 mAh built-in Li-ion battery, enough for 6000+ measurements (over 8 hours of operation). Charged via the included USB-C adapter (100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz input, 5VDC 2.4A output) with international plugs (EU, US, UK), AU plug available on request.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) for updates & connection to our cloud, Bluetooth 4.0 for connecting to our app

Footprint: 7.5 cm width, 5.3 cm height, 8 cm length (without the removable handle), 19 cm length (with handle), 260 g (without handle), 360 g (with handle)

App is included, as well as 10000-spectra cloud data storage and an open-source communication library!

NIR analysis is very quick and typically no sample preparation is needed. However, the accuracy of this technique is lower than a full laboratory analysis of your sample. Our machine, like every other NIR scanner, can't identify black plastics. Some very thin (< 10 µm) films can also cause issues although most films can be easily identified.

A white reflecting target is supplied with the device. This target must be used to obtain measurements with transparent samples, by putting the target behind the sample.