Many different magnetic platen systems for sample preparation are available to facilitate the use of different grinding & polishing surfaces on Buehler’s grinder-polishers.
Specialized, high friction surface allows for fast application and removal of surfaces during the preparation process. The base of the platen system is an aluminum platen with an Apex S film.
CarbiMet S and MicroCut S products are designed for use with this magnetic platen system.
Versatile Magnetic Platen System: The magnetic system offers quick changing of surfaces with a variety of surfaces to choose from. The base of the system is an aluminum platen with a magnet attached. Many diamond grinding discs and polishing cloths (link to each consumables page) are available with a magnetic backing to affix directly to the magnetic platen. Magnetic carrier plates are also available for use with PSA backed products.
Quick Change Apex S System
- Specialized, high friction surface allows for fast application and removal of surfaces during the preparation process. The base of the system is an aluminum platen with an Apex S film.
- CarbiMet S and MicroCut S products are designed for use with this system.
Versatile Magnetic System
- The magnetic system offers quick changing of surfaces with a variety of surfaces to choose from. The base of the system is an aluminum platen with a magnet attached.
- Many Diamond Grinding Discs and Polishing Cloths are available with a magnetic backing to affix directly to the magnetic platen. Magnetic Carrier Plates are also available for use with PSA backed products.
| Platen Systems | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Qty | 8″[203mm] | 10″[254mm] | 12″[305mm] |
| Aluminum Platen | 1/pack | 40-4061 |
40-0500 |
49-1777 |
| Apex S Film (PSA Backed) | 2/pack | 16-2075 |
16-2575 |
16-3075 |
| Apex S Film (Magnetic Backed) | 2/pack | 16-2074 |
16-2574 |
16-3074 |
| Apex M Magnet (PSA Backed) | 1/pack | 41-2739-608-001 |
41-2739-610-001 |
41-2739-612-001 |
| MagnoFix Magnet (PSA Backed) | 1/pack | 16-2070 |
16-2570 |
16-3070 |
| MagnoMet Magnetic Plate | 5/pack | 16-2072 |
16-2572 |
16-3072 |
| MagnoPad Teflon Coated Magnetic Plate | 5/pack | 16-2073 |
16-2573 |
16-3073 |
| Apex B Bimetallic Magnetic Plate | 1/pack | 41-2739-208-001 |
41-2739-210-001 |
41-2739-212-001 |
| MetGrip Liners for Use with CarbiMet Plain Backed | 10/pack | 30-8508 |
30-8510 |
30-8512 |
