--- title: Specimen Holders url: https://www.buehler.com/uk/products/grinding-and-polishing/accessories-and-consumables/specimen-holders/ date: 2021-10-11T16:16:13+00:00 modified: 2026-05-06T20:58:54+00:00 lang: en_GB --- # Specimen Holders # Specimen Holders [![Specimen Holder Round Sample holder](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/602482_1_SpecimenHolder6Round.png)Specimen Holder Round](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/602482_1_SpecimenHolder6Round.png)[![602422 Specimen Holder Central 1.25in x 6 Teardrop](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/602422_Specimen-Holder-Central-1.25in-x-6-Teardrop.png)Specimen Holder Teardrop](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/602422_Specimen-Holder-Central-1.25in-x-6-Teardrop.png)[![605245 Specimen Holder Central 2 x 1.38in x 5 Rectangle](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/605245_Specimen-Holder-Central-2x1.38in-x-5-Rect.png)Specimen Holder Rectangle](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/605245_Specimen-Holder-Central-2x1.38in-x-5-Rect.png) ## 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 | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Single Force Specimen Holders | | | | | | EcoMet 30 Power Head For use with [60-9005](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609005) Drive Adapter | | | | | | [60-10060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010060) | Round / Barrel | 1in | 4 | [63-1022](https://www.buehler.com/uk/buehler-request-a-quote-uk.php) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-10061](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010061) | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 4 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-10062](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010062) | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1.5in | 4 | [63-1024](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631024) Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) 60-9150 27 x 46 mm Glass Slide Holder | | [60-10063](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010063) | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 4 | [63-1022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631022) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-10064](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010064) | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 4 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-10065](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=6010065) | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 4 | [63-1024](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631024) Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | | AutoMet 250 Power Head For use with [60-9005](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609005) Drive Adapter | | | | | | [60-9010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609010) | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1in | 6 | [63-1022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631022) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) [60-9120](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609120) 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder [60-9130](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609130) 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder [60-9100](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609100) 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder [60-9140](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609140) 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder | | [60-9011](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609011) | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-9012](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609012) | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 | [63-1024](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631024) Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | | [60-9020](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609020) | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 6 | [63-1022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631022) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-9021](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609021) | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-9022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609022) | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 6 | [63-1024](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631024) Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | | AutoMet 300 Power Head For use with [60-9005](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609005) Drive Adapter | | | | | | [60-9060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609060) | Round / Barrel / Slides | 1in | 6 | [63-1022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631022) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) [60-9120](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609120) 1 x 3in Glass Slide Holder [60-9130](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609130) 2 x 3in Glass Slide Holder [60-9100](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609100) 27 x 46mm Glass Slide Holder [60-9140](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609140) 28 x 48mm Glass Slide Holder | | [60-9061](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609061) | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings (Qty 6pk) | | [60-9062](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609062) | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 | [63-1024](https://shop.buehler.com/retaining-rings-11240mm) Retaining Rings (Qty 3pk) | | [60-9063](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631024) | Round / Barrel | 2in | 6 | | | [60-9070](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609070) | Round / Barrel | 25mm | 6 | [63-1022](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631022) Retaining Rings | | [60-9071](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609071) | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 | [63-1023](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=631023) Retaining Rings | | Central Force Specimen Holders | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AutoMet 300 Power Head For use with [60-9000](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609000) Drive Adapter. Uses Loading Plates [60-2412](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602412) or [60-2413](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602413) 181mm diameter for Aluminum platens(12in) | | | | | [60-5281](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605281) | Round / Barrel | 1in | 10 | | [60-5282](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605282) | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 10 | | [60-5252](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605252) | Teardrop | 1.25in or 30mm | 9 | | [60-5287](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605287) | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 10 | | [60-5283](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605283) | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 6 | | [60-5253](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605253) | Teardrop | 1.5in or 40mm | 6 | | [60-5288](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605288) | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 6 | | [60-5299](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605299) | Round / Barrel | 2in | 5 | | [60-5296](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605296) | Teardrop | 2in or 50mm | 5 | | [60-5297](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605297) | Rectangle | 55 x 30mm | 5 | | [60-5298](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605298) | Rectangle | 70 x 40mm | 3 | | AutoMet 250 and EcoMet 30 Power Head For use with [60-9000](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609000) Drive Adapter. Uses Loading Plates [60-2411](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602411) or [60-2413](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602413) 130mm diameter for 8, 10, or 12in Aluminum platens | | | | | [60-2482](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602482) | Round / Barrel | 1in | 6 | | [60-2483](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602483) | Round / Barrel | 1.25in | 6 | | [60-2422](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602422) | Teardrop | 1.25in \[32mm\] | 6 | | [60-2485](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602485) | Round / Barrel | 1.5in | 3 | | [60-2486](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602486) | Round / Barrel | 30mm | 6 | | [60-2487](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602487) | Round / Barrel | 40mm | 3 | | [60-2409](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602409) | Rectangle | 1 x 1.25in \[25.4 x 31.75mm\] | 4 | | Use loading plates [60-2411](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602411) or [60-2412](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602412) 157mm diameter for 10, or 12in platens | | | | | [60-8240](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608240) | Teardrop | 18 - 51mm | 5 | | [60-8210](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608210) | Teardrop | 12 - 40mm | 6 | | [60-8262](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608262) | Teardrop | 10 - 25mm | 12 | | [60-8254](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608254) | Rectangle | 55 - 30mm | 5 | | [60-8255](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608255) | Rectangle | 70 - 40mm | 3 | ###### Related Products [![AutoMet® 300 Pro 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Plates | | | Used for loading Central Force Specimen Holders to ensure planar samples | | | Part Number | Description | | [60-2410](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602410) | Loading Fixture | | [60-2411](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602411) | Loading Plate for 5.1in \[130mm\] and 6.1in \[157mm\] | | [60-2412](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602412) | Loading Plate for 6.1in \[157mm\] and 7.1in \[181mm\] | | [60-2413](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602413) | 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 | | [60-9000 Central Force](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609000) | AutoMet 250/300 PlanarMet 300, EcoMet 30 | | [60-9005 Single Force](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609005) | AutoMet 250/300 EcoMet 30 | | Target Holders | | | Designed for precise material removal to specified depths. Includes one ceramic and one steel stop ring | | | Part Number | Description | | [60-8100](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608100) | For 28 x 48mm glass slide (histologic holder) | | [60-8101](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608101) | For 1in \[25mm\] mounted specimens | | [60-8102](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608102) | For 1.25in \[32mm\] mounted specimens | | [60-8113](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=608113) | For 40mm mounted specimens | | Blank Specimen Holders For use with [60-9000](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609000) Drive Adapter | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Part Number | Description | Powerhead | | [60-2408](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=602408) | 5.12in \[130mm\] for 8”, 10” or 12” Aluminum platens | AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 | | [60-5254](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=605254) | 7.12in \[181mm\] for 12” Aluminum platens only | AutoMet 300 EcoMet® 30 | | [492505](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=492505) | 5in \[127mm\] - Universal Sample Holder | AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 | | [492506](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=492506) | 6.2in \[157mm\] - Universal Sample Holder | AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 | | [492507](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=492507) | 7.9in \[200mm\] - Universal Sample Holder | AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 | | [492508](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=492508) | Polymer Coated Pins | AutoMet® 250 AutoMet® 300 EcoMet® 30 | | Slide Holders & Glass Slides | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Size | Slide Holder | Single Force Specimen Holder | Glass Slides | | 1 x 3in | [60-9120](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609120) (max 3 per specimen holder) | [60-9010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609010) for AutoMet 250 [60-9060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609060) for AutoMet 300 | | | 2 x 3in | [60-9130](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609130) (max 2 per specimen holder) | [60-9060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609060) for AutoMet 300 | | | 27 x 46mm | [60-9100](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609100) (max 3 per specimen holder) | [60-9010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609010) for AutoMet 250 [60-9060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609060) for AutoMet 300 | [40-8000-001](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=408000001) (QTY 144) [40-8000-010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=408000010) (QTY 1440) | | 27 x 46mm | [30-8005](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=308005) hand-held holder | | [40-8000-001](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=408000001) (QTY 144) [40-8000-010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=408000010) (QTY 1440) | | 28 x 48mm | [60-9140](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609140) (max 3 per specimen holder) | [60-9010](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609010) for AutoMet 250 [60-9060](https://www.metallography.biz/product-information.php?pid=609060) for AutoMet 300 | | Product Literature [![Polishing Guide English](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/10/Polishing-Guide_English.jpg)](https://www.buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Consumables/FN01465_0216_Polishing_Application_Guide_WEB.pdf) [Polishing Guide](https://www.buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Consumables/FN01465_0216_Polishing_Application_Guide_WEB.pdf) [![Buehler Product Catalog](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/Buehler-Product-Catalog_default_600x782.jpg)](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [Buehler Product Catalog](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [![Universal Sample Holder Sell Sheet](https://www.buehler.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/Universal-Sample-Holder-Sell-Sheet-Web.jpg)](https://www.buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/Universal-Sample-Holder-Sell-Sheet-Web.pdf) [Universal Sample Holder](https://www.buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Grinding-Polishing/Universal-Sample-Holder-Sell-Sheet-Web.pdf)