Specimen Holders
Specimen Holders
Semi-Automatic Grinder-Polisher
Buehler provides a comprehensive range of specimen holders for various sample sizes, capacities, and shapes, so users can find the perfect holder for their needs. Our selection includes options for both single and central force applications to provide maximum versatility and flexibility for your process. In addition, our sample holders are designed for user-friendliness both in sample loading and machine connection, leading to minimal setup time.
Specimen Holder Benefits
Available in all Shapes and Sizes
- Sample size ranges in English and metric scales, ranging from 1-2in and 25-50mm
- Sample shape options for circular, rectangular and glass slides
- Capacity to process up to 10 samples at once for largest holders
Single and Central Force Applications
- Central force, while requiring sample balancing, produces highly consistent and level processing
- Single force allows users to place equal force on every sample with the added benefit of minimal setup time
Easy to Setup and Process
- Quick adapter secures sample holder to machine
- Set screw on central force holders secures samples with ease
- Simply drop samples into single force holders
Ordering
| Specimen Holders | ||||||
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| Single Force Specimen Holders | ||||||
| EcoMet 30 Power Head For use with 60-9005 Drive Adapter | Part Number | Style | Size | Capacity | Additional Accessories | |
| 60-10060 | Round / Barrel | 1in | 4 | 63-1022 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-10061 | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 4 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-10062 | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1.5in | 4 |
63-1024
Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) 60-9150 27 x 46 mm Glass Slide Holder |
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| 60-10063 | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 4 | 63-1022 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-10064 | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 4 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-10065 | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 4 | 63-1024 Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | ||
| AutoMet 250 Power Head For use with 60-9005 Drive Adapter | Part Number | Style | Size | Capacity | Additional Accessories | |
| 60-9010 | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1in | 6 |
63-1022
Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) 60-9120 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder 60-9130 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder 60-9100 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder 60-9140 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder |
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| 60-9011 | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-9012 | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 | 63-1024 Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | ||
| 60-9020 | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 6 | 63-1022 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-9021 | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-9022 | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 6 | 63-1024 Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | ||
| AutoMet 300 Power Head For use with 60-9005 Drive Adapter | Part Number | Style | Size | Capacity | Additional Accessories | |
| 60-9060 | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1in | 6 |
63-1022
Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) 60-9120 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder 60-9130 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder 60-9100 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder 60-9140 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder |
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| 60-9061 | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | ||
| 60-9062 | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 | 63-1024 Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | ||
| 60-9063 | Round / Barrel | 2in | 6 | |||
| 60-9070 | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 6 | 63-1022 Retaining Rings | ||
| 60-9071 | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 | 63-1023 Retaining Rings | 60-9072 | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 6 | 63-1024 Retaining Rings | 60-9073 | Round / Barrel | 50mm | 6 |
| Central Force Specimen Holders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoMet 300 Power Head For use with 60-9000 Drive Adapter. Uses Loading Plates 60-2412 or 60-2413 181mm diameter for Aluminum platens(12in) | Part Number | Style | Size | Capacity |
| 60-5281 | Round / Barrel | 1in | 10 |
| 60-5282 | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 10 |
| 60-5252 | Teardrop | 1.25in or 30mm | 9 |
| 60-5287 | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 10 |
| 60-5283 | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 |
| 60-5253 | Teardrop | 1.5in or 40mm | 6 |
| 60-5288 | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 6 |
| 60-5299 | Round / Barrel | 2in | 5 |
| 60-5296 | Teardrop | 2in or 50mm | 5 |
| 60-5297 | Rectangle | 55 x 30mm | 5 |
| 60-5298 | Rectangle | 70 x 40mm | 3 |
| AutoMet 250 and EcoMet 30 Power Head For use with 60-9000 Drive Adapter. Uses Loading Plates 60-2411 or 60-2413 130mm diameter for 8, 10, or 12in Aluminum platens | Part Number | Style | Size | Capacity |
| 60-2482 | Round / Barrel | 1in | 6 |
| 60-2483 | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 |
| 60-2422 | Teardrop |
1.25in [32mm] |
6 |
| 60-2485 | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 3 |
| 60-2486 | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 |
| 60-2487 | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 3 |
| 60-2409 | Rectangle |
1 x 1.25in [25.4 x 31.75mm] |
4 |
| Use loading plates 60-2411 or 60-2412 157mm diameter for 10, or 12in platens | |||
| 60-8240 | Teardrop | 18 - 51mm | 5 |
| 60-8210 | Teardrop | 12 - 40mm | 6 |
| 60-8262 | Teardrop | 10 - 25mm | 12 |
| 60-8254 | Rectangle | 55 - 30mm | 5 |
| 60-8255 | Rectangle | 70 - 40mm | 3 |
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Consumables and Accessories
Accessoreis for Specimen Holders
| Accessories for Specimen Holders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Fixtures and Plates | |||
| Used for loading Central Force Specimen Holders to ensure planar samples | |||
| Part Number | Description | ||
| 60-2410 | Loading Fixture | ||
| 60-2411 | Loading Plate for 5.1in [130mm] and 6.1in [157mm] | ||
| 60-2412 | Loading Plate for 6.1in [157mm] and 7.1in [181mm] | ||
| 60-2413 | Loading Plate for 5.1in [130mm] and 7.1in [181mm] | ||
| Drive Adapters | |||
| Pairs specimen holders to the chuck of the automatic head | |||
| Part Number | Description | ||
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60-9000 Central Force |
AutoMet 250/300 PlanarMet 300, EcoMet 30 |
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60-9005 Single Force |
AutoMet 250/300 EcoMet 30 |
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| Target Holders | |||
| Designed for precise material removal to specified depths. Includes one ceramic and one steel stop ring | |||
| Part Number | Description | ||
| 60-8100 | For 28 x 48mm glass slide (histologic holder) | ||
| 60-8101 | For 1in [25mm] mounted specimens | ||
| 60-8102 | For 1.25in [32mm] mounted specimens | ||
| 60-8113 | For 40mm mounted specimens | ||
| Blank Specimen Holders For use with 60-9000 Drive Adapter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Diameter | Powerhead | |
| 60-2408 | 5.12in [130mm] for 8”, 10” or 12” Aluminum platens |
AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 |
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| 60-5254 | 7.12in [181mm] for 12” Aluminum platens only |
AutoMet 300 EcoMet® 30 |
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| Slide Holders & Glass Slides | ||||||
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| Size | Slide Holder | Single Force Specimen Holder | Glass Slides | |||
| 1 x 3in |
60-9120 (max 3 per specimen holder) |
60-9010 for AutoMet 250 60-9060 for AutoMet 300 |
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| 2 x 3in |
60-9130 (max 2 per specimen holder) |
60-9060 for AutoMet 300 | ||||
| 27 x 46mm |
60-9100 (max 3 per specimen holder) |
60-9010 for AutoMet 250 60-9060 for AutoMet 300 |
40-8000-001 (QTY 144) 40-8000-010 (QTY 1440) |
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| 27 x 46mm |
30-8005 hand-held holder |
40-8000-001 (QTY 144) 40-8000-010 (QTY 1440) |
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| 28 x 48mm |
60-9140 (max 3 per specimen holder) |
60-9010 for AutoMet 250 60-9060 for AutoMet 300 |
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