Mounting

Mounting – also referred to as embedding – has several purposes. Mounting provides protection/support of the sample surface and edges, 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. To meet your mounting requirements both cold mounting and hot mounting systems are available.

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  • Akasel Aka-Mould: Dark blue cold mounting mould with a smooth, round inner surface, shown from above. The heat- and chemical-resistant mould is specifically designed for metallographic applications and is compatible with all cold mounting materials. It is used as a two-part system. Available sizes: 25 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm.

    Mounting

    Aka-Mould

  • 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.

    Hot Mounting

    Aka-Resin Acrylic

  • Akasel Aka-NoStick Liquid in a transparent plastic bottle with a white screw cap. The label displays the product name "Aka-NoStick Liquid" and the description "Water-based mould release liquid for easy extracting of cold-setting mounts." Additional details: Contents 250 ml, Article No. 25901201 (8420), made in Denmark. Specifically designed for metallographic applications to ensure easy removal of samples during cold mounting.

    Mould Release Agents

    Aka-NoStick Liquid

  • 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).

    Hot Mounting

    Aka-Resin Phenolic SEM

  • Akasel Aka-NoStick Powder in a transparent plastic bottle with a white screw cap. The label displays the product name "Aka-NoStick Powder" and the description "Mould release powder for hot mounting presses." Additional details on the label: Contents 50 g, Article No. 21901105 (8410), made in Denmark. Specifically designed for metallographic hot mounting presses to ensure easy sample release.

    Mould Release Agents

    Aka-NoStick Powder

  • 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.

    Hot Mounting

    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.

    Hot Mounting

    Aka-Resin Phenolic

  • Akasel Protection Caps in vibrant red, shown in three different sizes: 30 mm, 40 mm, and 50 mm. The round caps are open and made of flexible material, specifically designed for metallographic applications to protect sample surfaces after preparation. Ideal for preventing scratches and damage during storage.

    Mounting

    Protection Cap

  • Akasel Cold Mounting Mixing Kit – Cups Stacked: Stack of turquoise mixing cups featuring the Akasel logo and the slogan "The Smarter Alternative" on the front. A QR code with the text "Scan for instruction videos" is clearly visible. Several wooden sticks protrude from the top cup. Specifically designed for metallographic cold mounting work, compatible with all cold mounting materials.

    Mounting

    Cold Mounting Mixing Kit

  • Stainless steel clip for holding small samples while mounting.

    Clips

    Aka-Clip Stainless Steel

  • Akasel Aka-TrioClip Black in a transparent plastic container with a white lid. The label reads “Aka-TrioClip Black,” “100 pcs. No.: 73222060 (8810),” and “MADE IN DENMARK.” In the foreground are black plastic clips and embedded samples with green and yellow circuit boards, specifically designed for metallographic applications.

    Clips

    Aka-TrioClip Black

Mounting Solutions for Reliable Sample Preparation

Ensuring a high-quality mounted sample is crucial in metallographic preparation. The correct choice of mounting resin guarantees the sample is properly embedded, protected, and prepared for subsequent grinding and polishing stages. At Akasel, we offer a range of premium cold and hot mounting resins optimised to provide excellent adhesion, minimal shrinkage, and superior edge retention, ensuring your samples are ready for further preparation.

Whether you are using cold mounting for fragile or heat-sensitive specimens or hot mounting in a mounting press, our consumables deliver consistent, reliable results. By using Akasel’s mounting resins, you can prevent common issues such as fluid leakage between the sample and mounting material or edge rounding, ensuring each sample is perfectly prepared for the next steps in the metallographic process.

Cold Mounting

Cold mounting has to be used for embedding of heat sensitive or fragile samples and when vacuum impregnation or infiltration of porous samples is required. Cold mounting is also often preferred, when only a few samples are prepared. We have the two main systems available, Epoxy and Acrylic, each offering different features and benefits. They both consist of two components that cure after being mixed together.

Hot Mounting

Hot mounting requires a mounting press, where the resin is processed at high pressure and temperature. Hot mounting provides very uniform samples in a short time, and depending on the resin used, quite different characteristics can be achieved. Our range of high performance hot mounting resins includes Epoxy, Melamine, Acrylic, Phenolic SEM and Phenolic.

We also have a wide range of embedding accessories. You find moulds, silicone lids, Aka-NoStick, protection caps, mixing kits and clips under accessories. These accessories help you obtain the best possible mounting result, which will save you time in the following preparation steps.

Please see the Aka-Brief mounting recommendation here.

Click on the left side menu to find the consumables for your sample preparation.

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