Description
Sample Preparation Epoxy
EpoKwick™ FC
Combines very low viscosity and extremely low shrinkage with good hardness and a fast cure. Obtain the best sample prep quality even with highly porous samples.
Recommended for aerospace coatings and other applications with porous samples. Mix Ratio 4:1 by volume.
Resin | Hardener | Cure Time | Viscosity | Shrinkage | Shore D Hardness | Peak Exotherm |
20-3453-128 128oz [3.8L] | 20-3453-032 32oz [0.95L] | 2hrs @ room temperature | Best | Best | ~82 | 250°F [121°C] |
EpoThin™ 2
Combines low viscosity and low cure temperature.
It provides strong adherence and good pore penetration. Recommended for electronic boards and heat-sensitive materials.
Resin | Hardener | Cure Time | Viscosity | Shrinkage | Shore D Hardness | Peak Exotherm |
20-3440-032 32oz [0.95L] 20-3440-128 128oz [3.8L] | 20-3442-016 16oz [0.48L] 20-3442-064 64oz [1.9L] | 9hrs @ room temperature | Better | Better | ~78 | 149°F [65°C] |
EpoxiCure™ 2
A balanced formula providing good hardness and low shrinkage.
Can be used with larger mounting cups
Resin | Hardener | Cure Time | Viscosity | Shrinkage | Shore D Hardness | Peak Exotherm |
20-3430-064 64oz [1.9L] 20-3430-128 128oz [3.8L] | 20-3432-016 16oz [0.48L] 20-3432-032 32oz [0.95L] | 6hrs @ room temperatures | Good | Better | ~80 | 104°F [40°C] |
EpoHeat™ CLR
It can remain mixed at room temperature for 3 hours and cures in 60 minutes in the oven.
Water-like viscosity when heated. Recommended for samples requiring maximum pore penetration and/or easy sample removal from the mold.
Resin | Hardener | Cure Time | Viscosity | Shrinkage | Shore D Hardness | Peak Exotherm |
20-3423-064 64oz [1.9L] | 20-3424-016 16oz [0.48L] | 1hr @ 149° F(65°C) | Best | Good | ~82 | 324°F [162°C] |
SamplKup™
Reusable with best dimensional stability and suitable for use with all Buehler castable systems. (Qty 12) *not for use in ovens
- 20-9178 1in x 1in H
- 20-8180 1.25in x 1in H
- 20-9181 1.5in x 1in H
- 20-9184 2in x 1in H
- 20-9177 25mm x 1in H
- 20-9179 30mm x 1in H
- 20-9182 40mm x 1in H
- 20-9183 50mm x 1in H
Disposable Mounting Cups
Best for mounting low exotherm castable systems like EpoxiCure™ 2 and EpoThin™ 2. Also great for specimen storage (Qty 50)
- 20-8280 1in x 1in H
- 20-8281 1.25in x 1in H
- 20-8282 1.5in x 1in H
Plastic Ring Forms
It provides a stronger fit of the castable mount to the sample holder for polishing in central force mode. (Qty 100)
- 20-8151-100 1in
- 20-8152-100 1.25in
- 20-8153-100 1.5in
- 20-8154-100 2in
EPDM Round & Rectangular Molds
Suitable for use with all Buehler castable systems. Best choice for large rectangular mounts and for curing mounts in ovens EPDM Round Molds (Qty 5)
- 20-8181 1in dia x 5/8in H
- 20-8182 1.25in dia x 5/8in H
- 20-8183 1.5in dia x 5/8in H
- 20-8184 2in dia x 1in H
- 20-7183 40mm dia x 31mm H
- 20-7184 50mm dia x 31mm H EPDM Rectangular Molds (Qty 1)
- 20-7185 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.9in [55 x 30 x 22mm]
- 20-6185 2.5 x 1.4 x 1.8in [63 x 25 x 46mm]
- 20-7186 2.8 x 1.6 x 0.9in [70 x 40 x 22mm]
- 20-6186 6 x 4 x 2in [150 x 100 x 50mm]
- 20-6187 6 x 3 x 1in [150 x 76 x 25mm]
Pigments
Use with castable resins for color-coding or creating contrast
- 20-8505 Black, 1.5oz [45mL]
- 20-8506 Red, 1.5oz [45mL]
- 20-8507 Blue, 1.5oz [45mL]
SamplKlip
Stainless Steel support clip for use with all mounting systems.
- 0.25 H x 0.550 W x 0.350in L
- [6 x 14 x 9mm] 0.575g
- 20-4000-100 (Qty 100)
SamplKlip I
Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems.
- 0.25 H x 0.475 W x 0.3in L
- [~6 x 12 x 8mm] 0.230g
- 20-4100-100 (Qty 100)
- 0.25 H x 0.425 W x 0.25in L
- [~6 x 11 x 6mm] 0.230g
- 20-4100-100S (Qty 100)
Specimen Support Clip
Plastic support clip best for castable mount systems.
- 0.25 H x 0.290 W x 0.375in L
- [6 x 7 x 9.5mm] 0.145g
- 20-4001-000 (Qty 1000)
UniClip Support Clip Plastic support clip for use with all mounting systems.
- 0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L
- [10 x 9 x 13mm] 0.290g
- 20-5100-100 Clear (Qty100)
- 113043 Black (Qty 100)
Plastic Mixing Cup
Graduated Plastic Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems.
- 8.5oz
- [250mL] (Qty 100)
- 20-8176-100
Paper Mixing Cup
Non Graduated Paper Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems.
- 5oz [148mL] (Qty 100)
Stirring Sticks
For stirring castable mounting systems. (Qty 1000)
- 20-8175
MetKleer™ Adhesive Bases
For use with ring forms and castable systems.
- 4 x 5in
- [102 x 127mm] (Qty 10)
- 20-8188
Conductive Filler
Nickel-based filler makes castable mounting systems conductive
- 20-8500 2 lb [0.9kg]
Flat Edge Filler
Enhances edge retention in castable mounting systems by increasing hardness of mount
- 20-8196 1 lb [0.45kg]
Thermoplastic Cement
For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders
- 40-8100 Use at 266° F [130°C] (Qty 12)
Crystalbond Mounting Wax
For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders
- 40-8150 Use at 257°F [125°C]
- 20-8145 Use at 127°F[53°C]