Material
Description
Resin
Part Number
Size
Hardener†
Part Number
Size
EpoxiCure™ 2
• Clear, general purpose epoxy system
• 6hr cure time at room temperature
• Mix Ratio: 4 parts resin : 1 part hardener
by volume
• <104°F [40°C] Peak Temperature
• ~80 Shore D Hardness
20-3430-064
20-3430-128
64oz [1.9ℓ]
1gal [3.8ℓ]
20-3432-016
20-3432-032
16oz [0.48ℓ]
32oz [0.95ℓ]
EpoHeat™ 2
• Transparent yellow epoxy system
• Long pot-life allows product to be mixed
in large batches
• Mix Ratio: 4 parts resin : 1 part hardener
by volume
• 60min cure time in oven at 149ºF [65ºC]
• <338°F [170°C] Peak Temperature
• ~75 Shore D Hardness
20-3420-064
64oz [1.9ℓ]
20-3422-016
16oz [0.48ℓ]
EpoThin™ 2
• Clear, very low viscosity epoxy system
• 9hr cure time at room temperature
• Mix Ratio: 2 parts resin : 1 part hardener
by volume
• <86°F [30°C] Peak Temperature
• ~78 Shore D Hardness
20-3440-032
20-3440-128
32oz [0.95ℓ]
1gal [3.8ℓ]
20-3442-016
20-3442-064
16oz [0.48ℓ]
64oz [1.9ℓ]
™
Ep
EpoKwick
• Clear, fast curing epoxy system
• 90min cure time at room temperature
• Mix Ratio: 5 parts resin : 1 part hardener
by weight
• <293°F [145°C] Peak Temperature
• ~82 Shore D Hardness
20-8136-128
1gal [3.8ℓ]
20-8138-032
32oz [0.95ℓ]
Kit
†
20-8128
EpoColor
• Red epoxy system to highlight pores and
cracks
• 90min cure time at room temperature
• Mix Ratio: 5 parts resin : 1 part hardener
by weight
• <293°F [145°C] Peak Temperature
• ~82 Shore D Hardness
Resin 32oz [0.95ℓ]
Hardener 8oz [0.24ℓ]
(also includes 20 paper cups, 20 stirring sticks and 12 SamplKups™ , 1.25in)
20-8129
™
MOUNTING
Epoxy Systems
Resin 1gal [3.8ℓ]
20-8143-032
32oz [0.95ℓ]
Hardener 32oz [0.95ℓ]
20-8144-008
8oz [0.24ℓ]
*Refer to regional maps in footer for product availability
† Restricted article, requires special packaging
See pages I-IV for ordering information or visit www.buehler.com.
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CASTABLE MOUNTING
Acrylic Systems
Material
SamplKwick™
Description
• Translucent, general purpose acrylic
system
• 5-8 minute cure time at room
temperature
• ~179°F [79°C] Peak Temperature
• ~85 Shore D Hardness
Resin
Part Number
Size
Hardener†
Part Number
Size
20-3562
20-3566
20-3562-025
20-3562-100
20-3564
20-3568
20-3564-320
20-3564-640
1 lb [0.45kg]
5 lbs [2.3kg]
25 lbs [11.3kg]
100 lb [45kg]
12oz [0.36ℓ]
64oz [1.9ℓ]
2.5gal [9.5ℓ]
5gal [19ℓ]
Kit†
20-3560
Resin 1 lb [0.45kg]
Hardener 12oz [0.36ℓ]
(also includes measuring scoop, 5 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
VariKwick™
VariKleer™
VariDur™
• Blue, fast curing system
• Moderate shrinkage and viscosity
• ~5 minute cure time at room
temperature
• ~185°F [85ºC] Peak Temperature
20-3596
1kg
• Clear, general purpose acrylic
system
- Requires pressure vessel for clear
mounts
• 5-15 minute cure time at room
temperature
• ~212°F [100°C] Peak Temperature
• ~84 Shore D Hardness
203591 2, 3
203591002 2, 3
203591010 2, 3
• Grey, low viscosity acrylic system
• 10 minute cure time at room
temperature
• ~170°F [77°C] Peak Temperature
• ~85 Shore D Hardness
20-3572
20-3576
20-3597
Kit
20-3595
Resin 1kg
Hardener 500mℓ
203592 2, 3
203592001 2, 3
203592005 2, 3
1kg
2kg
10kg
20-3590
Resin 2.2 lbs [1kg]
Hardener 16.9oz [500mℓ]
(also includes measuring scoop, 2 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
1 lb [0.45kg]
5 lbs [2.3kg]
20-3574
20-3578
12oz [0.36ℓ]
64oz [1.9ℓ]
Kit†
20-3570
Resin 1 lb [0.45kg]
Hardener 12oz [0.36ℓ]
*Refer to regional maps in footer for product availability
† Restricted article, requires special packaging
Products available Worldwide unless
noted by the following:
500mℓ
1ℓ
5ℓ
Kit†
(also includes measuring scoop, 5 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
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500mℓ
†
1
North & South America
2
Europe, Africa & Middle East
3
Asia
Acrylic Systems (cont'd)
VariDur 10 2, 3
Description
• Semi transparent, low odor system
• Low shrinkage, high viscosity
• 8 minute cure time
• 100ºC Peak Temperature
Resin
Part Number
Size
Hardener†
Part Number
Size
111027 2, 3
111031 2, 3
111029 2, 3
111033 2, 3
1kg
10kg
500mℓ
5ℓ
MOUNTING
Material
Kit
111037 2, 3
Resin 1kg
Hardener 500mℓ
(also includes measuring scoop, 2 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
VariDur 200 2, 3
• Dark blue, low odor system
• Low shrinkage, high viscosity
• 8 minute cure time
• 100ºC Peak Temperature
111030 2, 3
111034 2, 3
1kg
10kg
111029 2, 3
111033 2, 3
500mℓ
5ℓ
Kit
111039 2, 3
Resin 1kg
Hardener 500mℓ
(also includes measuring scoop, 2 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
VariDur 3000
• Blue, mineral filled acrylic system
• Hardest castable mounting system
• 15-30 minute cure time at room
temperature
• ~252°F [122°C] Peak Temperature
• ~90 Shore D Hardness
203581 2, 3
203583 2, 3
1kg
10kg
203582 2, 3
203584 2, 3
500mℓ
5ℓ
Kit†
20-3580
Resin 1kg
Hardener 500mℓ
(also includes measuring scoop, 2 paper cups and 10 stirring sticks)
*Refer to regional maps in footer for product availability
† Restricted article, requires special packaging
Tips, Tricks & Techniques:
Ring forms enable you to use castable
mounting systems in central force
mode. To use a ring form:
1. Place a ring form in an EPDM
mounting cup
2. Place sample in cup
3. Fill with castable mounting
compound of your choice
4. Remove EPDM up before
grinding
See pages I-IV for ordering information or visit www.buehler.com.
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Mounting Consumables & Accessories
Mounting Wax
Thermoplastic Cement
For adhering samples to glass
slides or other specialty holders
Pigments for castable systems
For adhering samples to glass
slides or other specialty holders
40-8150*
Crystalbond
7 x 0.875in
[178 x 22mm]
20-8145** Crystalbond LT
7 x 1 x 0.5in
[178 x 25 x 13mm]
40-8100 (qty 12)
Conductive Filler
20-8501
20-8502
20-8504
Blue, 1oz [3mℓ]
Black, 1oz [3mℓ]
Red, 1oz [3mℓ]
20-8196
Mold Release Powder
111068 2, 3
Release Agent
Mold Release Spray
25g
20-3048
Silicone Mold Release
2oz [6mℓ]
8oz [237mℓ]
16oz [470mℓ]
32oz [950mℓ]
113022 2, 3 Paste P, 100g
113023† 2, 3 Spray, 200mℓ
2oz [45g]
20-3050-008
MetKleer™ Adhesive Bases
20-8188
4 x 5in
[102 x 127mm]
(qty 10)
Paper Cups & Stirring Sticks
20-8177-100
20-8175
113030 2, 3
113031 2, 3
113034 2, 3
Paper Cups, 5oz [148mℓ] (qty. 100)
Stirring Sticks, wooden (qty 1000)
Paper Cups, 150mℓ (qty 50)
Wall Holder for 113030
Stirring Sticks (qty 100)
SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.
* Flows at 250ºF [121ºC]
** Flows at 150ºF [54ºC]
† Restricted article, requires special packaging
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1 lb [0.45kg]
Blue powdered dye for epoxy
systems
2 lb [0.9kg]
20-8185-002†
20-8185-008†
20-8185-016†
20-8185-032†
Enhances edge retention in
castable mounting systems.
EpoBlue
Nickel-based filler makes
castable mounting systems
conductive
20-8500
Flat Edge Filler
Products available Worldwide unless
noted by the following:
1
North & South America
2
Europe, Africa & Middle East
3
Asia
8oz [0.24ℓ]
Support Clips & Clamps
SamplKlip Support Clip – Stainless Steel (qty 100)*
SamplKlip I Support Clip – Plastic (qty 100)*
For use with all mounting systems.
Best when used with castable mounting systems.
20-4000-100
0.25 H x 0.550 W x 0.350in L [6 x 14 x 9mm], 0.575g
MOUNTING
Support clips are for use in supporting specimens during mounting. The weight and hardness of the clips should be considered
when choosing a clip. The stainless steel SamplKlip™ is the heaviest clip, but may be too hard for use when preparing a soft material.
The UniClip™ is the next heaviest clip and is softer, making it more compatible with soft materials. For metallic specimens that are to
be etched after preparation, one of the polymer clips (SamplKlip I, Specimen Support Clip, or UniClip) is best to prevent interference
with etching due to a stainless steel clip in contact with the specimen.
20-4100-100
0.25 H x 0.475 W x 0.3in L [~6 x 12 x 8mm], 0.230g
20-4100-100S
0.25 H x 0.425 W x 0.25in L [~6 x 11 x 6mm], 0.230g
Specimen Support Clip – Plastic (qty 1000)†
Best when used with castable mounting systems.
20-4001-000
0.25 H x 0.290 W x 0.375in L [6 x 7 x 9.5mm], 0.145g
UniClip Support Clip – Plastic (qty 100)†
For use with all media. Orient with “legs” upward for compression mounting
systems.
20-5100-100
0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L [10 x 9 x 13mm], 0.290g
113043 Black 2, 3
113068 Red 2, 3
113069 Green 2, 3
* Compatible with specimens up to 0.200in [5mm] thick
† Compatible with specimens between 0.0035 – 0.090in [0.9 – 2.3mm]
See pages I-IV for ordering information or visit www.buehler.com.
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Ring Forms & Castable Molds
Disposable Mounting Cups (qty 50)
SamplKup™ (qty 12)
can also be used as specimen caps
20-8280
20-8281
20-8282
20-8283
1in
1.25in
1.5in
2in
20-9178
20-8180
20-9181
20-9184
EPDM Mounting Cups (qty 5)
20-8181
20-8182
20-8183
20-8184
1in
1.25in
1.5in
2in
20-9177
20-9179
20-9182
20-9183
25mm
30mm
40mm
50mm
Silicone Molds (qty 1)
20-8483 SO 60mm
20-8484
55 x 30 x 22mm
20-8485
70 x 40 x 22mm
1in
1.25in
1.5in
2in
SO - Special Order. Items may have long
lead times and minimum orders.
EPDM Rectangular Molds (qty 1)
Plastic Ring Forms
for best results, use with epoxy systems
20-6185 2.5 x 1.4 x 1.8in
[63 x 25 x 46mm]
20-6186 6 x 4 x 2in
[150 x 100 x 50mm]
20-6187 6 x 3 x 1in
[150 x 76 x 25mm]
Ring Forms (qty 100)
20-8151-100
20-8152-100
20-8153-100
20-8154-100
1in
1.25in
1.5in
2in
Blue Mounting Mold (qty 1) 2, 3
113001
113002
113003
113004
113005
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Ø 25mm, 23mm H
Ø 30mm, 25mm H
Ø 32mm, 25mm H
Ø 38mm, 25mm H
Ø 40mm, 30mm H
Products available Worldwide unless
noted by the following:
1
North & South America
113006
113007
113010
113011
113012
Ø 50mm, 30mm H
Ø 60mm, 35mm H
55 W x 30 D x 22mm H
70 W x 40 D x 22mm H
100 W x 50 D x 22mm H
2
Europe, Africa & Middle East
3
Asia