Hot Mounting

Hot mounting provides protection and support of the sample surface, makes it easier to handle the sample, allows for several small samples in one mount and gives uniform sizes for clamping in a sample holder. Hot mounting resins are to be used in a mounting press, where they are processed at high pressure and temperature to very uniform mounts ideal for examination in upright microscopes or other devices requiring specific sizes or shapes. Depending on your requirements, several different hot mounting compounds are available for your hot mounting process:

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  • Akasel Aka-Resin Epoxy: White plastic container with black lettering for mineral-filled epoxy resin used in hot mounting. The label features the Akasel logo and product details: "Aka-Resin Epoxy," "Black Mineral filled Epoxy Resin for Hot Mounting," "1 kg," along with technical specifications such as curing conditions: "Cure at 160 – 180 ℃," and diameter and force details (e.g., 25 mm: 10 kN). A red hazard triangle highlights warning notices. Specifically designed for metallographic applications, ideal for precise and stable sample embedding.

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    Aka-Resin Epoxy

  • Akasel Aka-Resin Melamine: White plastic container filled with white, mineral-filled melamine resin for hot mounting. The label includes the Akasel logo and product details: "Aka-Resin Melamine," "White mineral-filled Melamine Resin for Hot Mounting," "1 kg." Technical details specify curing conditions: "Cure at 160 – 180 °C," diameter and force values (e.g., 25 mm: 10 kN, 4–5 min/2–3 min), and instructions to extend curing time if incomplete. The label also features a batch number, manufacturing date, and hazard warnings. Specifically designed for metallographic applications, ideal for embedding white samples for precise and stable analysis.

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    Aka-Resin Melamine

  • Product image of Aka-Resin PP, Black – a 2.5 kg container of reinforced polypropylene resin used for hot mounting. The label shows product number 21602670 and outlines key benefits such as low shrinkage, strong adhesion, and easy flow, ideal for producing high-quality mounts.

    Aka-Resin PP

    Aka-Resin PP, Black

  • Product image of Aka-Resin PP, Green – a 2.5 kg container of reinforced polypropylene resin for hot mounting. The label displays curing details and product number 21602668, with benefits like low shrinkage, strong adhesion, and smooth flow, suitable for high-quality mounting applications.

    Aka-Resin PP

    Aka-Resin PP, Green

  • Product image of Aka-Resin PP, Orange – a 2.5 kg container of reinforced polypropylene resin for hot mounting. The white bucket features a detailed label with curing instructions and product number 21602672, highlighting its low shrinkage, strong adhesion, and easy flow properties ideal for high-quality mounts.

    Aka-Resin PP

    Aka-Resin PP, Orange

  • Product image of Aka-Resin PP, Red – a 2.5 kg bucket of reinforced polypropylene resin designed for hot mounting. The container label includes curing parameters and product number 21602671, promoting low shrinkage, excellent adhesion, and easy flow for precise, high-quality mounts.

    Aka-Resin PP

    Aka-Resin PP, Red

  • Akasel Aka-Resin Acrylic, white container with a lid containing clear acrylic resin for hot mounting. The label displays the product name, "Clear Acrylic Resin for Hot Mounting," the weight of 1 kg, and Article No. 21201001 (8025). It also includes curing times and specific parameters for samples sized from 25 mm to 50 mm. Specifically designed for metallographic applications, ideal for preparing transparent mounts for precise analysis.

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    Aka-Resin Acrylic

  • Akasel Aka-Resin Phenolic SEM, a white container with a lid containing black conductive phenolic resin. The label displays the product name, "Black Conductive Phenolic Resin for Hot Mounting," the weight of 1 kg, and Article No. 21501721 (8070). It also includes curing times and specific parameters for sizes ranging from 25 mm to 50 mm. Specifically designed for metallographic applications, ideal for the preparation of conductive samples for scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

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    Aka-Resin Phenolic SEM

  • Akasel Aka-Resin Phenolic-2, Black: Black phenolic resin in a white plastic container with a carrying handle. The label displays the product name, "Black Phenolic Resin for Hot Mounting", the weight of 2.5 kg, the article number 21502122, and curing instructions such as: 160–180 °C at 25 mm: 7.5 kN, 6.5 minutes, along with additional force and time specifications for various sample diameters.

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    Aka-Resin Phenolic-2, Black

  • Akasel Aka-Resin Phenolic, black phenolic resin in a white plastic container with a handle. The label displays the product name "Aka-Resin Phenolic," "Black Phenolic Resin for Hot Mounting," weight 2.5 kg, Article No. 21501122 (8055), and curing instructions at 160–180 °C. Additional details specify curing times and parameters for samples with diameters from 25 mm to 50 mm. Specifically designed for metallographic applications to prepare samples for further analysis.

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    Aka-Resin Phenolic

Hot Mounting Resin: Optimal Solutions for Precise Sample Preparation

Choosing the right hot mounting resin is essential for achieving high-quality sample preparation in metallography and material science. Akasel offers a wide range of hot mounting resins designed to meet various requirements, ensuring precise and reliable results. Each type of resin is formulated to provide specific benefits, from low shrinkage and excellent edge retention to clear mounts for detailed observation.

Below, we provide an overview of our hot mounting resins and their unique features:

Resin Mount Shrinkage/edge retention rating 1–5* Approx. no. of mounts with 7.5 kg of resin** Type and recommended applications
Aka-Resin Epoxy 1 410 Epoxy with hard mineral filler, best edge retention for hard materials. Very low shrinkage and removal rate. Excellent for edge examination.
Aka-Resin Melamine 1 480 Melamine with mineral and glass filler, good edge retention for soft to medium hard materials. Very low shrinkage and high removal rate. Excellent all-round resin. Particularly good where contrast is required e.g. microhardness testing.
Aka-Resin PP, Black 3 620 Polypropylene with mineral filler, excellent all-round resin, medium shrinkage and high removal rate. Dust-free.
Aka-Resin PP, Green 3 620 Polypropylene with mineral filler, excellent all-round resin, medium shrinkage and high removal rate. Dust-free. Perfect when contrast is required and/or colour-coding.
Aka-Resin PP, Orange 3 620 Polypropylene with mineral filler, excellent all-round resin, medium shrinkage and high removal rate. Dust-free. Perfect when contrast is required and/or colour-coding.
Aka-Resin PP, Red 3 620 Polypropylene with mineral filler, excellent all-round resin, medium shrinkage and high removal rate. Dust-free. Perfect when contrast is required and/or colour-coding.
Aka-Resin Acrylic 3 750 Completely clear acrylic resin, for easy visibility of the sample. Low shrinkage and medium removal rate. Best for backfilling and target preparations.
Aka-Resin Phenolic SEM 1 550 Phenolic with graphite filler. Low shrinkage and high removal rate. Conductive, for use in Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
Aka-Resin Phenolic 4 600 Phenolic with wood filler. Medium shrinkage and removal rate. Low price, for routine mounting and backfilling.
Aka-Resin Phenolic-2, Black 4 600 Phenolic with wood filler. Medium shrinkage and removal rate. Longer curing time. Lowest price, for routine mounting and backfilling.

* Shrinkage/edge retention rating (1-5): 1 having the lowest shrinkage and the best edge retention.

** Calculations for the number of samples with 7.5 kg resin is based on a 30 mm diameter mounted specimen of height 15 mm with 20% volume occupied by a specimen. Optimal mounting diameter/height ratio is 2:1.

Epoxy Mounting Resin

Epoxy resins are used in both hot and cold mounting techniques for the best possible mounting result. It can be used for a wide variety of materials, including metal samples. In hot mounting, epoxy resins like Aka-Resin Epoxy are processed under high pressure and temperature, ensuring minimal shrinkage and excellent edge retention. This makes epoxy resin ideal for high-magnification examinations and since there are no gaps between the resin and sample cross-contamination can also be avoided. One of the advantages of hot mounting is that epoxy resin does not require mixing with a curing agent, simplifying and ensuring a rapid mountingprocess. However, hot mounting requires a mounting press.

Epoxy can also be used for cold mounting, where it cures at room temperature, making it suitable for temperature-sensitive specimens. Epoxy resins provide the best possible mounting result and can be used for various materials and applications, ensuring high-quality samples for analysis.

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