PetroThin® Thin Section Machine

PetroThin

Gravity-fed Precision Sectioning Machine

The PetroThin Thin Section Machine is a versatile, 8in [203mm] tabletop cutter and grinder, perfectly suited for crafting thin sections of a wide range of materials, including bone, ceramics, concrete, petrographic samples, and more. Utilizing a diamond blade for re-sectioning and a cup grinding wheel for reducing to thin sections, this machine prioritizes precise control to deliver results that conventional sectioning and grinder-polisher equipment simply can’t. For optimal results, complement your PetroThin with Buehler’s high-performance diamond / CBN blades and cup grinding wheels for a solution that sets the standard.

PetroThin Benefits

High Quality Thin Sections
  • PetroBond apparatus simplifies sample mounting, preparing them for processing
  • Precision blade sections larger samples down to size, ready for grinding
  • Cup grinding wheel creates ultra-thin sections for detailed analysis
Precise User Control
  • Precision micrometer facilitates gradual material removal, enabling consistent creation of thin sections
  • Vacuum pump arm quickly secures samples in place
  • Sample arm seamlessly moves between cutting and grinding positions
Complement your PetroThin with the PetroVue thin section viewer. The PetroVue uses polarized light so users can easily monitor thickness and uniformity of the sample.

Ordering

PetroThin - Ordering
Part Number Voltage Request a Quote
38-1450-160 115VAC, 60Hz Request a Quote
38-1450-250 220VAC, 50Hz Request a Quote

Specifications

PetroThin
Voltage/Frequency 115VAC @ 60Hz, 220VAC @ 50Hz, 1 phase
Motor Power 1/3 Hp [250W]
Wheel Diameter 8in [203mm]
Precision Grinding ±5µm
Wheel Speed 38-1450-160: 220rpm
38-1450-250: 2100rpm
Compliance CE
Consumables and Accessories

8 x 0.045 x 1in
[203 x 1 x 25mm]

8 x 0.25 x 1in
[203 x 6 x 25mm]

0.5 x 0.5 x 4in
[13 x 13 x 102mm]

Thin Section Viewer

Mounting Apparatus for PetroThin

Flanges for Precision Machines

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