Mounting Equipment

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Superior Quality Hot and Cold Mounting Systems for Every Application

Choosing the right mounting system depends on sample size, material type, edge retention requirements, and desired throughput. The size and geometry of the specimen will often dictate mount diameter and may influence whether a hot or cold mounting process is most appropriate. Material sensitivity to heat and pressure is also critical-delicate, porous, or heat-sensitive samples typically require cold mounting, while more robust materials benefit from the speed and consistency of hot compression mounting.

Hot compression mounting is the most economical option on a per mount cost basis, however due to the compression force, may not be an option for samples with delicate structures unable to withstand the elements of heat and/or force of compression.
Cold mounting (where a mixture of resin is poured into a mold) may benefit from either vacuum (epoxy only) or pressurization to help eliminate and/or reduce bubbles, improving clarity and sample protection.

TechPress 3x™

Semiautomatic

Hot Mounting

The TechPress 3x™ electro-hydraulic automatic mounting press is used to encapsulate samples for metallographic preparation.

VacuPrep™

Manual

Cold Mounting

The VacuPrep™ removes trapped air from uncured epoxy, filling open pores and cavities in samples to provide maximum bonding and support. 

PC-200

Manual

Cold Mounting

The PC-200™ is a large volume pressure chamber for cold mounting with acrylic and epoxy. 

BL-100

Manual

Cold Mounting

The BL-100 is a blue-light chamber designed to cure BL-Cure and other UV/light-curing resins. It features a sliding drawer with a glass platform, accommodating molds up to 2.5 in (63 mm) in size for efficient curing.

Mount Extraction Press

Manual

Cold Mounting

The Mount Extraction Press is designed to help extract/demold cured resin mounts from various 2-part mold cups.