Buehler – SimpliMet 4000 Compression Hot Mounting Machine
Ideal for samples that can withstand high heat and pressure when forming a mount. This machine features a short cycle time to keep your process moving, has 7 mount size options, and the ability to process 2 samples per cycle.
The SimpliMet 4000 Compression Mounting press is a robust hot mounting machine, engineered to craft high quality mounts ranging from 1 to 1.5 in or 25 to 50mm for metric. This machine prioritizes user-friendliness and rapid cycle time to keep your process moving. Additionally, the Duplex spacer allows users to produce two mounts in a single cycle. Complement your machine with Buehler’s compression mounting media for unmatched results.
Key Features
Rapid Cycle and High Throughput
- SmartCool feature actively monitors for safe handling temperature, reducing cooling time to a minimum
- Mold design with high efficiency heating and cooling elements reduces cycle time
- Duplex spacer enables the machine to create 2 fully cured mounts in one cycle without increasing time
User-Friendly and Versatile
- Intuitive control panel for easy learning and operation
- Simple, low effort top cap closure
- Status bar gives real-time feedback on cycle progress
- Single-button operation for curing transparent mounting media and other thermoplastics
- Preload option protects delicate samples
Compact footprint
- 12.25in [311mm] width saves benchtop space
- Multiple machines can be conveniently lined up side by side in higher volume environments, optimizing space usage
Technical Specifications
| Description | SimpliMet 4000 Hot Mounting Machine |
| Operation | Automatic Electrohydrolics |
| Mounting Mold Sizes | English: 1in, 1.25in, 1.5in Metric: 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm |
| Pressure | 1000 – 4400psi(70 – 300bars) operational pressure range +/- 10% Adjustable in 50psi (5bar) increments Preload pressure function applies gradual pressure for delicate specimens 350psi (24bar) |
| Heat Time | User Selectable time from 1-20 minutes |
| Heating Tempurature | 120° F – 420° F (50° C – 220° C) operation temperature range |
| Heating Power | 1500 Watt@115VAC / 1900 Watt@230VAC |
| Cooling Time | User Selectable or Smart Cool User Selectable time from 1-30 minutes Adjustable in 10 second increments Smart Cool Intelligent cooling system automatically cools until sample temperature reaches 40°C |
| Thermoplasmic Function | Automatically sets correct parameters fro thermoplastic resins such as TransOptic TM and cools the mount in a controlled, linear fashion appropriate for the mounting media |
| Noise Level | Max 62 dB maximum at 1 meter from the front of the machine, while raising and lowering the ram with the mold closure open |
| Working Environment | Temperature: 40° F to 104° F / 5° C to 40° C Humidity: 30 – 90% humidity, non-condensing |
| Voltage/Frequency | 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz 1 phase |
| Water inlet | 1/4in OD tubing or 3/8in OD tubing |
| Water Outlet | Drain: 1/4in ID x 1/3in OD hose Vent: 1/4in ID x 1/2in OD hose |
| Length | 26.00in [660mm] |
| Length from rear of machine to front feet | 21.25in [540mm] |
| Width | 12.25in [311mm] |
| Height Closed | 19.62in 498mm |
| Height Open | 20.62in [524mm] |
| Weight | 120lbs 54kg |
| Compliance | CE, PSE, RoHS, WEEE |
Buehler Company Presentation
Buehler is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and is based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. With offices in six…
