Advanced Mounting Solutions

Hot mounting uses heat and pressure to encapsulate samples in thermosetting compounds, producing durable mounts with minimal shrinkage and excellent edge retention. It operates at temperatures up to 220°C and pressures up to 300 bar, making it ideal for hard or edge-sensitive materials in high-throughput labs.

Cold mounting involves using epoxy or acrylic resins to embed samples without heat or pressure. Epoxies cure slowly but offer low shrinkage and deep penetration, while acrylics cure quickly. This method is suited for heat-sensitive or porous samples, especially when using vacuum systems for air removal.

Mounting consumables and accessories play a vital role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and efficiency of specimen preparation. Thermosetting powders, epoxy, and acrylic resins are selected based on curing speed, viscosity, shrinkage behavior, and application requirements. Epoxies offer deep penetration and minimal shrinkage, while acrylics provide rapid setting times for high-throughput environments.