EpoKwick Epoxy Resin
Epothin 2 Epoxy Resin
Epoxycure 2 Epoxy Resin
EpoHeat Epoxy Resin
Samplkup
Disposable Mounting Cups
Plastic Ring Forms
EPDM Round & Rectangular Molds
Pigments
Samplklip
Mixing Cup
Samplkup

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.

 

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Sample Preparation Epoxy

 

EpoKwick™ FC

 

EpoKwick Epoxy ResinCombines 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

 

Epothin 2 Epoxy ResinCombines 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

 

Epoxycure 2 Epoxy ResinA 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

 

EpoHeat Epoxy ResinIt 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]

 

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