Recirculating coolant system connects seamlessly to the TechPress 3x™ for standalone or “green” operation. The 3-gallon system circulates a unique coolant that effectively cools the mold assembly after the curing cycle. This not only saves water (~ 12 gallons per cycle), it eliminates problems associated with hard water deposits in the coolant system inside the press, which can cause clogging over time.

Mold/Heater Assemblies are available to accommodate various size samples. They may be changed from 25 mm through 2 inch, and include a duplexing spacer, allowing up to two mounts per cycle to be produced at one time. The new coiled heating and cooling lines within the cast housing and thin-walled cylinders allow quick and efficient cycling.

Hot/Compression mounting is an economical method of encapsulating samples that can withstand the pressure and heat of the mounting process. A variety of mounting powders are available and include a measuring scoop.

Phenolic: Black, green and red phenolic powders are used for routine applications, when color coding for material identification, or as backfill for more expensive powders.

Epoxy, Glass-Filled: This powder provides excellent adhesion, chemical resistance and edge retention. It also offers very good flow characteristics for mounting samples with complex shape/geometry. The glass filler increases its hardness, and is recommended for mounting medium-hard to hard materials. A mold release product is required.

Blue Diallyl Phalate: This powder provides high hardness, excellent edge retention and chemical resistance for mounting extremely hard materials.

Thermoplastic: This acrylic powder cures transparent, making it suitable for site-specific sample preparation when there is a need to see the approaching target.

Conductive: These powders are used to make conductive samples for scanning electron microscopy and electrolytic polishing. The copper-based powder should be used when analyzing samples where copper is not a primary constituent. The graphite-based powder is recommended for specimens without carbon as a component.

Release sprays, powder, and liquid prevent hot or cold mounting materials from adhering to the mold/cup.

With a compact, stackable design, this ten-drawer capacity storage cabinet features a self-tightening door lock that is airtight and includes a rechargeable desiccant canister to minimize moisture.

Mount size specific inserts are available that help keep the mounts divided and from sliding around when drawers are opened and closed. 

This unit measures 19" W x 19" D x 19" H (483 x 483 x 483 mm).