--- title: Mounting url: https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/ date: 2021-09-29T18:15:50+00:00 modified: 2026-08-03T17:52:18+00:00 lang: en_US --- # Mounting [![Hot Mounting Machine](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hot-mounting-machine.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [Hot Mounting](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [![Cold Mounting Machine](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cold-Mountng-Machine.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [Cold Mounting](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [![SimpliUV UV Curing Mounting System](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/SimpliUV-UV-Curing-Mounting-System_1-rq5qnqghoeru7h9fhektqr3sicnlyqn0ohtlo9qc94.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [UV Curing System](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#hot-mounting) [![Mounting Consumables](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mounting-Consumables.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#mounting-consumables) [Mounting Consumables](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#mounting-consumables) [![Mounting Accessories](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mountng-Accessories.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#mounting-accessories) [Mounting Accessories](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/#mounting-accessories) # Mounting Browse our easy to use solutions ## Hot and Cold Mounting Made Simple Making samples a uniform shape increases consistency, edge retention, and sample flatness to improve the ease of achieving the best results after grinding and polishing. Between hot and cold mounting options, Buehler has the solution you are looking for. ![SimpliVac](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SimpliVac.png) [![Product Spotlight SimpliVac](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SimpliVac.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/castable-mounting/simplivac-vacuum-mounting-system/) [![Product Spotlight SimpliMet 4000](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SimpliMet-4000.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/compression-mounting/simplimet-4000-compression-mounting-press/) [![Product Spotlight SamplKwick](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SamplKwick.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/) [![Product Spotlight SimpliVac](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SimpliVac.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/castable-mounting/simplivac-vacuum-mounting-system/) [![Product Spotlight SimpliMet 4000](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SimpliMet-4000.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/compression-mounting/simplimet-4000-compression-mounting-press/) [![Product Spotlight SamplKwick](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Product-Spotlight-SamplKwick.png)](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/) ### Hot mounting Machines The fast, consistent, and high quality solution for making sample mounts with great edge retention and uniform shape using high pressure and heat. #### SimpliMet® 4000 Hot Mounting Machine ![SimpliMet® 4000 Compression Mounting Press](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SimpliMet-4000-compression-mounting-machine.jpg) Ideal for samples that can withstand high heat and pressure when forming a mount. This machine features a short cycle time to keep your process moving, has 7 mount size options, and the ability to process 2 samples per cycle. [SimpliMet 4000 Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/compression-mounting/simplimet-4000-compression-mounting-press/) ### Cold Mounting Machines Machines that amplify the effectiveness of epoxy mounts to achieve the highest quality mounts. Ideal for delicate samples that can't be subjected to high heat and pressure of a hot mounting press. #### SimpliVac® ![SimpliVac® Vacuum Mounting System](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SimpliVac-Front.png) This vacuum machine is designed to amplify the effectiveness of epoxy mounts to eliminate voids and remove trapped air bubbles. It features an easy to use touchscreen to control vacuum pressure, cycle time, and number of cycles to create the best epoxy mount possible. [SimpliVac Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/castable-mounting/simplivac-vacuum-mounting-system/) ### UV Curing Mounting System Making samples a uniform shape increases consistency, edge retention, and sample flatness to improve the ease of achieving the best results after grinding and polishing. With our multiple mounting options, Buehler has the solution you are looking for. #### SimpliUV® ![SimpliUV UV Curing Mounting System](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SimpliUV-UV-Curing-Mounting-System_1.png) Buehler’s SimpliUV UV curing mounting system is engineered to simplify every step of the mounting process, enabling users to achieve consistent, high-quality results without unnecessary complexity. No mixing or stirring required. As a complete solution, SimpliUV, UVKwick, and UVKups work seamlessly together to create a simple, reliable mounting workflow. [SimpliUV Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/uv-mounting-systems/simpliuv-uv-curing-mounting-system/) ### Mounting Consumable Buehler's mounting media products are designed for ease of handling and preservation of the sample edge. Explore below for our best-in-class hot (compression) and cold (castable) mounting compounds to make your metallographic sample preparation easier, faster, and more efficient. #### Hot (Compression) Mounting Compounds ![Hot Compression Mounting Compounds](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hot-Compression-Mounting-Image.png) Hot mounting compounds utilize heat and pressure to encapsulate a specimen and turn them into a flat and uniform mount with your sample inside. Buehler's compression mounting compounds minimize shrinkage while protecting and preserving sample edges during the preparation process, and are here to meet your easier and faster sample preparation needs. [Compression Moutning Compounds Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/compression-mounting-powder-and-pre-molds/) #### Epoxy Mounting Systems ![Epoxy Mounting Systems](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Epoxy-Mounting-Systems.png) The Ideal solution for mounting specimens that are sensitive to high pressures and temperatures and require excellent pore infiltration. Choose our best-in class epoxy solutions to improve the overall quality while reducing the curing time of your mounts. Combine with our SimpliVac®, vacuum mounting machine, to amplify pore penetration. [Epoxy Mounting Systems Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/epoxy-mounting-systems/) #### Acrylic Mounting Systems ![Acrylic Mounting Systems](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Acrylic-Mounting-System.png) The ideal solution for simple geometry specimens that are sensitive to high pressures and temperatures. With cure times as low as 5 minutes, Buehler's range of acrylic systems increase throughput in your mounting process while providing the reliable results you need for a consistent process. [Acrylic Mounting Systems Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/acrylic-mounting-systems/) #### UV Kwick® ![UVKwick](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UVKwick-Bottles.png) UVKwick Acrylic Resin, is a single-part, UV-activated mounting system. With cycles as short as 2 minutes when used with the SimpliUV machine, it can reduce mounting complexity and improve mounting efficiency. [UV System Resins](https://shop.buehler.com/uv-system-consumables) ### Mounting Consumable Accessories Simplify, improve, and customize your mounting process to fit your needs using our range of specimen support clips, filler and pigment additives, release agents, and mounting waxes. Buehler provides the solutions you need to get the best mount. #### Ring Forms & Castable Molds ![Ring Forms and Castable Mounting Molds](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Castable-Molds.png) Buehler offers a variety of hard and disposable mounting cups, open ring forms, and EPDM molds suitable for use with castable systems to help you optimize your mounting process. Available in round size ranges 1-2in and 25-50mm, as well as larger rectangular molds, we have the size you need for your process. [Ring Forms and Castable Molds Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/ring-forms-and-castable-molds-for-mounting/) #### Release Agents and Powders ![Release Agents and Powders](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Release-Agent.png) Release agents and powders help prevent mounts from sticking to the mold chamber or mounting cups during compression or castable mounting. Buehler offers different mold release agent products to meet your needs. [Release Agents and Powders Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/mount-and-mold-release-agents/) #### Support Clips, Additives, and Mixing Cups ![Support Clips, Additives, and Mixing Cups](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cups-and-Additives.png) 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. [Support Clips Additives and Molds Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/mounting/mounting-consumables/support-clips-additives-and-mixing-cups-for-mounting/) #### PetroBond Epoxy Mounting Apparatus ![PetroBond Thin Section Bonding Tool](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PetroBondThinSectionBondingFixture.png) Fixture that can accommodate mounting up to 8 samples at once to glass slides. Use this accessory to prepare a larger number of samples simultaneously for use on the PetroThin grinding thin section machine. [PetroBond Page](https://www.buehler.com/products/sectioning/sectioning-and-cutting-consumables/petrobond-thin-section-bonding-tool/) #### UVKup Molds for SimpliUV ![UVKup Molds for SimpliUV](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/201820030_uvkup-30mm10pcs.png) Simplify your mounting process with UVKups, the reusable mold solution designed for use with UVKwick and the SimpliUV. Together, they provide a fast, user-friendly UV mounting system that delivers consistent, high-quality mounts, short cure times, and easier mount removal. Built for repeated use, UVKups help reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency, and maximize value in the lab. [UVKup Molds](https://shop.buehler.com/uv-system-molds) ### Video - Epoxy vs Compression Mounting