Hot mount resin thermoplastics
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Hot mount resin thermoplastics

When preparation requirements include less expensive, uniform size and shape, and short processing times, hot mounting (hot compression mounting) is ideal.Hot mounting takes place under pressure in a mounting press, where the specimen is placed in a cylinder together with the appropriate mounting resin. A temperature of up to 200°C, and a pressure of up to 50kN are then applied during the embedding of the specimen. There are two types of hot mounting processes: thermoplastic resins and thermo-setting resins.Thermoplastic Resins melt when heated, offering the opportunity of repeating the process with the same specimen if the result is not satisfactory the first time. Thermoplastic resins harden during a chemical reaction with or without pressure. That means high pressure is not necessary during heating and cooling. This process is good when mounting fragile specimens.Thermo-setting Resins cure at elevated temperatures under pressure. Thermo-setting resins cann...

When preparation requirements include less expensive, uniform size and shape, and short processing times, hot mounting (hot compression mounting) is ideal.

Hot mounting takes place under pressure in a mounting press, where the specimen is placed in a cylinder together with the appropriate mounting resin. A temperature of up to 200°C, and a pressure of up to 50kN are then applied during the embedding of the specimen. There are two types of hot mounting processes: thermoplastic resins and thermo-setting resins.

Thermoplastic Resins melt when heated, offering the opportunity of repeating the process with the same specimen if the result is not satisfactory the first time. Thermoplastic resins harden during a chemical reaction with or without pressure. That means high pressure is not necessary during heating and cooling. This process is good when mounting fragile specimens.

Thermo-setting Resins cure at elevated temperatures under pressure. Thermo-setting resins cannot be re-melted after mounting.

Specifications:

Code EMS1210 EMS1212 EMS1214
Resin Black/Grey Clear Green
Material Acryl with iron filler Acryl Bakelite with wood filler
Type Thermoplastic Thermoplastic Thermosetting
Shrinkage
(1-3, best = 1)		 • • • • • • •
Hardness
(1-3, softest = 1)		 • • • • • •
Application / Specific Properties Electrolytic polishing. Transparent mounts. Porous specimens.* Routine examination of soft to medium hard materials.
Heating Temperature 180°C 180°C 180°C
Heating Time 3.5 min 4 min 3 min
Heating Pressure 250bar 350bar 250bar
Cooling Time 1.5 min 6.5 min 2 min
Cooling Rate High Low Medium
Process Time 5 min 10.5 min 5 min
Removal Rate High High Medium

*For some materials, using sensitive mode

Type Safety
EMS1210, black/grey
 MSDS
EMS1212, clear
 MSDS
EMS1214, green
 MSDS
Updated: 11-10-2025
Code Colour Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 11-10-2025
EMS1210 Grey 1Kg 0 in stock (?) $373.00 AUD
EMS1212 Clear 1Kg 0 in stock (?) $361.00 AUD
EMS1214 Green 1Kg 0 in stock (?) $222.00 AUD