Ring Forms and Castable Molds for Mounting
Make your Mounting Process Easier and More Efficient
Ring Forms and Castable Molds
Buehler offers a variety of Ring forms and castable molds for mounting, and can be used 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.
High Quality Mounts
SamplKups and EPDM molds create high quality mounts with easy removal, all designed to help simplify, improve, and customize your mounting processes.
Disposable Mounting Cups
Best for mounting low exotherm castable systems like EpoxyCure® 2 and EpoThin® 2.
SamplKup®
Plastic Ring Forms
EPDM Round & Rectangular Molds
Ordering
| Ring Forms & Castable Molds | |
|---|---|
| Disposable Mounting Cups | |
| Best for mounting low exotherm castable systems like EpoxiCure® 2 and EpoThin® 2. Also great for specimen storage (Qty 50) | |
| Part Number | Size |
| 20-8280 | 1in x 1in H |
| 20-8281 | 1.25in x 1in H |
| 20-8282 | 1.5in x 1in H |
| Plastic Ring Forms | |
| Provides a stronger fit of the castable mount to the sample holder for polishing in central force mode. (Qty 100) *Not recommended for acrylics | |
| Part Number | Size |
| 20-8151-100 | 1in |
| 20-8152-100 | 1.25in |
| 20-8153-100 | 1.5in |
| 20-8154-100 | 2in |
| SamplKup® | |
| Reusable with best dimensional stability and suitable for use with all Buehler castable systems. (Qty 12) *not for use in ovens. | |
| Part Number | Size |
| 20-9178 | 1in x 1in H |
| 20-8180 | 1.25in x 1in H |
| 20-9181 | 1.5in x 1in H |
| 20-9184 | 2in x 1in H |
| 20-9177 | 25mm x 1in H |
| 20-9179 | 30mm x 1in H |
| 20-9182 | 40mm x 1in H |
| 20-9183 | 50mm x 1in H |
| EPDM Round & Rectangular Molds | |
| Suitable for use with all Buehler castable systems. Best choice for large, rectangular mounts and for curing mounts in ovens. | |
| Part Number | Size |
| EPDM Round Molds (Qty 5) | |
| 20-8181 | 1in dia x 5/8in H |
| 20-8182 | 1.25in dia x 5/8in H |
| 20-8183 | 1.5in dia x 5/8in H |
| 20-8184 | 2in dia x 1in H |
| 20-7183 | 40mm dia x 31mm H |
| 20-7184 | 50mm dia x 31mm H |
| EPDM Rectangular Molds (Qty 1) | |
| 20-7185 | 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.9in [55 x 30 x 22mm] |
| 20-6185 | 2.5 x 1.4 x 1.8in [63 x 25 x 46mm] |
| 20-7186 | 2.8 x 1.6 x 0.9in [70 x 40 x 22mm] |
| 20-6186 | 6 x 4 x 2in [150 x 100 x 50mm] |
| 20-6187 | 6 x 3 x 1in [150 x 76 x 25mm] |
Related Consumables
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are SamplKups oven safe?
Are Plastic Ring Forms appropriate for any castable mounts?
Plastic Ring Forms are designed for castable mounts, but they are not recommended for acrylics systems.
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