MetPrep 3™ Glove Box

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Glove Box Grinder/Polisher

Semiautomatic

Powerful grinding/polishing system designed to withstand various glove box environments (i.e., alpha-radiation inert).

The MetPrep 3™ Grinder/Polisher w/ PH-3™ Powerhead for Glovebox for glove box environments is a powerful system for semiautomatic operation, ideal for low to high volume sample preparation requirements. It is designed to withstand various glove box environments (i.e., alpha-radiation inert) and has an overall reduced size to fit through most glove box portholes. Critical components of the machine have been removed to an external (remote) control box. Removable cover/side plates allow easy access for serviceability.

Intuitive menu navigation with user-friendly touchpad interface and backlit LCD make them easy to use and program. The microprocessor-based system allows up to 25 programmable steps, including parameters for platen speed, comp/contra rotation (sample holder/platen), cycle time, sample force (LbF or N), sample rotation speed and force reduction (on/off, %).

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Features

  • Unique tilt-up feature that enables easy access to platen and holder
  • Soft-start and force reduction control
  • Simple push/pull attachment and removal of holders
  • Quick-lock system that allows sample holder
    positioning across entire platen surface
  • 0.125 HP (95 W) motor with durable reduction gear box provides constant high-torque output
  • Variable sample rotation speed: 10-150 RPM (10 RPM increments
  • Comp and contra rotation
  • Central force sample preparation of up to 6 samples, adjustable from 5-50 lb. in 1 lb. increments (22-219 N in ~5 N increments)
  • Individual force sample preparation of up to 3 mounts, adjustable from 0-16 lb. in 1 lb. increments (0-70 N in ~5 N increments)

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DiaLube

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GreenLube

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Details

Unique tilt-up feature

For use in hot box / glove box environments.

One touch controls with cable for easy operation.