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title: Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting
url: https://www.buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/support-clips-additives-and-mixing-cups-for-mounting/
date: 2024-03-04T19:22:11+00:00
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# Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting

# Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups for Mounting

[![113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg)UniClip](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg)[![20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg)Specimen Clips](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg)[![20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg)SamplKlip](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg)[![20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg)Conductive Filler](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg)[![20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg)Flat Edge Filler](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg)[![20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg)Crystalbond Mounting Wax](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg)[![408100 Thermoplastic Cement](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/40-8100_cement-l70c.jpg)Thermoplastic Cement](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/40-8100_cement-l70c.jpg)[![Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Cups-and-Additives.png)Additives and Mixing Cups](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Cups-and-Additives.png)[![20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg)Stirring Sticks](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg)

## Make your Mounting Process Easier and More Efficient

### Support Clips Additives and Mixing Cups

Explore our sample support clips, available for both hot and cold mounting processes, to keep your sample in the correct orientation. Also view our additives, like conductive filler and pigments, as well as our mounting wax for affixing samples to glass slides.

##### Consistent Specimen Alignment

Use SamplKlips, UniClips, and Specimen Support Clips for precise placement of the specimen in the mount to ensure the area of interest is properly presented for grinding and polishing.

##### Unique Mounting Applications

Choose from a variety of colored pigments and fillers to customize your mounting processes.

[Shop Now](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

### Support Clips

#### SamplKlip

![20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4000-100_sampl-klip-steel-holder-100.jpg) Stainless Steel support clip for use with all mounting systems. [Shop SamplKlip](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips)

#### SamplKlip I

![](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4100-100_sampl-klip-plastic-holder-100.jpg) Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems. [Shop SamplKlip I](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips)

#### Specimen Support Clip

![20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-4001-000_spec-support-clipplastic-1000.jpg)

Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems.

[Shop Support Clips](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips)

#### UniClip Support Clip

![113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/113043-UniClipnobackground.jpg) Plastic support clip for use with all mounting systems. [Shop UniClip Support Clips](https://shop.buehler.com/specimen-support-clips)

### Additives

#### Pigments

![208507 Blue Pigment 15oz 3ml](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/20-8507_blue-pigment-15oz-3ml.jpg) Use with castable resins for color coding or creating contrast. [Shop Pigments](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Conductive Filler

![20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8500_conductive-filler-2lbs.jpg) Add nickel based conductive filler to epoxies or acrylics to make mounts conductive for SEM, EDS, or WDS. [Shop Conductive Filler](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Flat Edge Filler

![20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8196_flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount.jpg) Add ceramic powder to enhance edge retention in castable mounting systems by increasing hardness of mount. [Shop Flat Edge Fillers](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Thermoplastic Cement

![408100 Thermoplastic Cement](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/40-8100_cement-l70c.jpg) Use for adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders. [Shop Thermoplastic Cement](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Crystalbond Mounting wax

![20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8145_crystalbond-lt.jpg) Use for adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders. [Shop Crystalbond Mounting Wax](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

### Mixing Cups

#### Plastic Mixing Cup

![](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/plastic-mixing-cups-85-oz-100-pack.png) Graduated plastic mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems. [Shop Plastic Mixing Cups](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Paper Mixing Cup

![208177100 Paper Plain Cups 5oz](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/20-8177-100_paper-plain-cups-5-oz-100-pack.jpg) Non graduated paper mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems. [Shop Paper Mixing Cups](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

#### Stirring Sticks

![20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/20-8175_stirring-sticks-1000.jpg) For stirring castable mounting systems. [Shop Stirring Sticks](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-accessories)

##### Ordering

| Support Clips, Additives and Mixing Cups |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SamplKlip (Qty 100) |  |  |
| Stainless Steel support clip for use with all mounting systems \* |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-4000-100](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-steel-holder-100) | 0.25H x 0.550W x 0.350in L \[6 x 14 x 9mm\] 0.575g |  |
| \* Compatible with specimens up to 0.200in \[5mm\] thick |  |  |
| SamplKlip I (Qty 100) |  |  |
| Plastic support clip best for castable mounting systems \* |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-4100-100](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-plastic-holder-100) | 0.25H x 0.475W x 0.3in L \[~6 x 12 x 8mm\] 0.230g |  |
| [20-4100-100S](https://shop.buehler.com/sampl-klip-i-plas-hold-sml-100) | 0.25H x 0.425W x 0.25in L \[~6 x 11 x 6mm\] 0.230g |  |
| \* Compatible with specimens up to 0.200in \[5mm\] thick |  |  |
| Specimen Support Clip (Qty 1000) |  |  |
| Plastic support clip best for castable mount systems • |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-4001-000](https://shop.buehler.com/spec-support-clipplastic-1000) | 0.25H x 0.290W x 0.375in L \[6 x 7 x 9.5mm\] 0.145g |  |
| • Compatible with specimens between 0.0035 – 0.090in \[0.9 – 2.3mm\] |  |  |
| UniClip Support Clip (Qty100) |  |  |
| Plastic support clip for use with all mounting systems |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-5100-100 (Clear)](https://shop.buehler.com/uniclip-plastic-holder-100) | 0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L \[10 x 9 x 13mm\] 0.290g |  |
| [113043 (Black)](https://shop.buehler.com/uniclips-black-100pk) | 0.4 H x 0.360 W x 0.500in L \[10 x 9 x 13mm\] 0.290g |  |
| Mounting Consumables & Accessories |  |  |
| Pigments |  |  |
| Use with castable resins for color coding or creating contrast |  |  |
| Part Number | Color | Size |
| [20-8505](https://shop.buehler.com/black-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Black | 1.5oz \[45mL\] |
| [20-8506](https://shop.buehler.com/red-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Red | 1.5oz \[45mL\] |
| [20-8507](https://shop.buehler.com/blue-pigment-15oz-3ml) | Blue | 1.5oz \[45mL\] |
| Conductive Filler |  |  |
| Nickel filler makes castable mounting systems conductive |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-8500](https://shop.buehler.com/conductive-filler-2lbs) | 2 lb \[0.9kg\] |  |
| Flat Edge Filler |  |  |
| Ceramic Powder enhances edge retention in castable mounting systems by increasing |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-8196](https://shop.buehler.com/flat-edge-fillrfor-cold-mount) | 1 lb \[0.45kg\] |  |
| Thermoplastic Cement (Qty 12) |  |  |
| For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders |  |  |
| Part Number | Description |  |
| [40-8100](https://shop.buehler.com/cement-l70c) | Use at 266° F \[130°C\] |  |
| Crystalbond Mounting Wax |  |  |
| For adhering samples to glass slides or other specialty holders |  |  |
| Part Number | Description |  |
| [40-8150](https://shop.buehler.com/mounting-wax) | Use at 257°F \[125°C\] |  |
| [20-8145](https://shop.buehler.com/crystalbond-lt) | Use at 127°F\[53°C\] |  |
| Plastic Mixing Cup (Qty 100) |  |  |
| Graduated Plastic Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-8176-100](https://shop.buehler.com/plastic-graduated-cups-85-oz-100-pack) | 8.5oz \[250mL\] |  |
| Paper Mixing Cup (Qty 100) |  |  |
| Non Graduated Paper Mixing cup for mixing castable mounting systems |  |  |
| Part Number | Size |  |
| [20-8178-100](https://shop.buehler.com/plain-paper-mixing-cups-8-oz-236ml) | 8oz \[236mL\] |  |
| Stirring Sticks |  |  |
| For stirring castable mounting systems |  |  |
| Part Number | QTY |  |
| [20-8175](https://shop.buehler.com/stirring-sticks-1000) | 1000 |  |

##### Related Consumables

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[Epoxy Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/epoxy-mounting-systems/)

[![Acrylic Mounting System](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Acrylic-Mounting-System.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/)

[Acrylic Mounting Systems](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/)

[![Release Agents and Powders](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Release-Agent.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/mount-and-mold-release-agents/)

[Mount and Mold Release Agents and Powders](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/mount-and-mold-release-agents/)

[![Mounting Accessories](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Castable-Molds.png)](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/ring-forms-and-castable-molds-for-mounting/)

[Ring Forms and Castable Molds](https://buehler.com/ca/products/mounting/accessories-consumables/ring-forms-and-castable-molds-for-mounting/)

##### Product Literature

[![PhenoCure Sell Sheet English](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/PhenoCure-Sell-Sheet_English.jpg)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/PhenoCure-PhenoCure-LP_Sell-Sheet.pdf) [PhenoCure Sell Sheet](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/PhenoCure-PhenoCure-LP_Sell-Sheet.pdf) [![Compression Mounting Guide](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/Compression-Mounting-Guide.jpg)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/Compression_Mounting_Guide.pdf) [Compression Mounting Guide](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Mounting/Compression_Mounting_Guide.pdf) [![Buehler Product Catalog](https://buehler.com/ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Buehler-Product-Catalog_default_600x782.jpg)](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [Buehler Product Catalog](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c)

###### Frequently Asked Questions

How much conductive filler do I need to use?

Add more or less conductive filler to meet your conductivity needs. A general recommendation is to use 1.5 – 2 times the weight of the mounting media (for epoxies) and/or volume (for acrylics).

How would adding conductive filler impact the media that I use?

Adding conductive filler to a given media reduces shrinkage, extends cure times, and increases viscosity.

Add more or less conductive filler to meet your conductivity needs. A general recommendation is to use 1.5 – 2 times the weight of the mounting media (for epoxies) and/or volume (for acrylics).Adding conductive filler to a given media reduces shrinkage, extends cure times, and increases viscosity.