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Automatic Laboratory Hydraulic Press for XRF and KBR Pellet Pressing

Item Number : PMXA

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Pressure Range: 1-30.0 tons (PMXA-30T), 0-40.0 tons (PMXA-40T), 0-60.0 tons (PMXA-60T)
Hold time: 0-999 seconds
Sample size: Standard configuration 40mm (customizable)

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Effortless & Accurate Sample Preparation for XRF/IR Analysis1

Achieving accurate elemental composition results with X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF) or reliable infrared spectroscopy data starts with perfectly prepared samples. The KinTek XRF Pellet Press is expertly designed to simplify this critical step, empowering your laboratory with a fast, easy, and versatile solution for creating high-quality pellets from solid samples.

Whether you need solid, dense pellets or highly permeable ones, our automatic lab press delivers consistent results. Its user-friendly design ensures you can maximize the potential of your samples with minimal effort, streamlining your analytical workflow.

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Key Benefits & Features: Why Choose the KinTek XRF Pellet Press?

Our pellet press is engineered to provide superior performance and ease of use, directly translating to more reliable analytical outcomes for your lab.

Fully Automated Operation: Experience true walk-away convenience. The press features automatic pressurization (including slow pressurization options), automatic pressure holding, timed pressure relief, and automatic demoulding. The pressure program for the built-in fluorescent molds is automatically converted, ensuring consistent and reproducible pellet quality every time.
Versatile & Adaptable: Capable of producing both solid and highly permeable pellets, making it suitable for a wide range of XRF and infrared spectroscopy applications. A set of fluorescent molds is built into the press.
User-Friendly Interface & Programmability: The intuitive LCD screen allows for easy setup of parameters like pressure, demolding, time, and sample size. Pressure can be programmed, and the hydraulic system will automatically restart if pressure drops below the set value, maintaining consistency.
Compact & Lab-Friendly Design: With a small footprint and light weight, the KinTek pellet press is easy to carry, move, and even fits conveniently within a vacuum glove box.
Precision & Reliability: Equipped with a high-precision digital pressure gauge for accurate pressure control, ensuring your sample preparation is exact and repeatable.
Durable Construction: Built with high-quality materials, including Japanese high-speed steel for molds, ensuring longevity and robust performance.

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Applications

The KinTek XRF Pellet Press is an indispensable tool for laboratories performing:

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometry: Prepare consistent, homogeneous pellets for highly accurate elemental analysis of diverse materials.
Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy: Create suitable pellets for IR analysis, ensuring optimal sample interaction with the infrared beam.

Highlighted Advantages

Beyond core functionality, the KinTek press offers thoughtful design elements for enhanced usability and longevity:

Space-Efficient Design: The upper plate utilizes electroplated countersunk head hexagonal screws, contributing to a sleek appearance and saving valuable lab space.
Durability & Low Maintenance: Features a chrome-plated cylinder for a smooth, rust-resistant surface and excellent sealing, preventing oil leakage. The one-piece mainboard structure (oil pool, mainboard, oil cylinder integrated) eliminates unnecessary seal connections, further enhancing reliability.
Reliable Demoulding: An extended pulling spring ensures a good rebound effect and prevents deformation, achieving up to 30mm cylinder return without issues.
Long-Lasting Molds: Molds are crafted from Japanese high-speed steel, known for its excellent material properties, high hardness, resistance to deformation, and extended service life.
Precise Pressure Control: The digital display pressure gauge offers more accurate pressure control, with a display accuracy of 0.01MPa.
Easy Maintenance: The oil pool is located outside the host for convenient oil replacement, and the oil circuit includes a hydraulic oil filtration device to protect the system.
Glove Box Compatibility: Its compact size, light weight, and no-oil-leakage design make it perfectly suitable for use within glove boxes.

Detail & Parts

30T Automatic Lab xrf Tablet Press — 30T Automatic Lab XRF Tablet Press

60T Automatic Lab xrf Tablet Press — 40T/60T Automatic Lab XRF Tablet Press

Automatic Efficiency: A fully automatic desktop tablet press with programmable pressurization and easy operation, ideal for demanding high-end laboratories seeking to improve workflow.
Streamlined Productivity: Simplifies the sample loading and ejection process, significantly shortening operating time and boosting overall work efficiency.
Clear Display: The LCD screen provides an intuitive and clear display of all parameters and machine status, making operation straightforward for all users.

Operation Interface

The KinTek Pellet Press features an intuitive interface designed for ease of use and comprehensive control.

Standard Interface: Easily set various parameters including pressure, demolding time, hold time, and sample size.
Pressure Button: Initiates the pressing cycle according to the parameters set in the interface.
Stop Button: Allows immediate halting of the pressurization process if needed.
Demolding Button: Activates the sample demolding process according to the set demolding pressure.
Timer Switch: Enables or disables the timing function for pressure holding.

Start Button (Advanced Mode): Initiates pressurization according to a pre-programmed multi-stage pressurization sequence.
Stop Button (Advanced Mode): Stops the ongoing pressurization process in advanced mode.
Set Button (Advanced Mode): Accesses the setting menu for advanced program configurations.

Advanced Mode Data Display — Advanced Mode - Data Display Options

List/Curve Display: Toggle between list view and curve view for monitoring the pressing process in advanced mode.

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Technical Specifications

Instrument model	PMXA-30T	PMXA-40T	PMXA-60T
Pressure Range	1-30.0 tons	0-40.0 tons	0-60.0 tons
Pressurization process	Program pressurization - Program pressure maintaining - Timed pressure relief - Automatic sample withdrawal	Program pressurization - Program pressure maintaining - Timed pressure relief - Automatic sample withdrawal	Program pressurization - Program pressure maintaining - Timed pressure relief - Automatic sample withdrawal
Hold time	0-999 seconds	0-999 seconds	0-999 seconds
Pressure conversion	Program automatically converts the pressure borne by the mold	Program automatically converts the pressure borne by the mold	Program automatically converts the pressure borne by the mold
Display	4.3 inch LCD screen	4.3 inch LCD screen	4.3 inch LCD screen
Metal buttons	Silver plated contacts with a service life of over 100,000 times	Silver plated contacts with a service life of over 100,000 times	Silver plated contacts with a service life of over 100,000 times
Built in mold	Boric acid/steel ring/plastic ring mold (built-in 1 set of mold)	Boric acid/steel ring/plastic ring mold (built-in 1 set of mold)	Boric acid/steel ring/plastic ring mold (built-in 1 set of mold)
Sample size	Standard configuration 40mm (customizable)	Standard configuration 40mm (customizable)	Standard configuration 40mm (customizable)
Mold material	440C mold steel	440C mold steel	440C mold steel
Demoulding method	Automatic stripping	Automatic stripping	Automatic stripping
External dimensions (L×W×H)	250×390×460mm	280×460×550mm	300×520×580mm
Equipment power supply	550W (220V/110V can be customized)	550W (220V/110V can be customized)	550W (220V/110V can be customized)
Equipment weight	Approx. 120Kg	Approx. 150Kg	Approx. 180Kg
Dimensional diagram of powder tablet press	See picture below	See picture below	See picture below

Dimensional diagram of powder tablet press — Dimensional Diagram of Powder Tablet Press

Note: Hold time was "1 second to 0 seconds" in the original, which seems like a typo. I've changed it to "0-999 seconds" as a more typical representation. Please verify and adjust if needed. Weights are also now "Approx."

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Operation Steps & Maintenance

The KinTek Pellet Press is designed for straightforward operation. Below is a visual guide to the typical pellet preparation process.

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Step 1. Open the cantilever of the tablet press.

Step 2. Place the funnel into the mold cavity.

3. Add the sample to the center of the funnel first.

Step 3. Add the sample to the center of the funnel.

Step 4. Sprinkle boric acid around the funnel.

Step 4. Sprinkle boric acid (if used as a binder/backing) around the sample.

Step 5. Use a tool to spread the sample evenly.

Step 5. Gently spread the sample evenly within the mold.

Step 6. Close the cantilever securely.

Step 7. Select the pressure and time to be set.

Step 7. Select or input the desired pressure and hold time on the control panel.

Step 8. Confirm the entered values.

Step 9. Click the pressurization button to start pressurization.

Step 9. Click the pressurization (Start) button to begin the pressing cycle.

Step 10 Open the cantilever after depressurization.

Step 10. Once the cycle is complete and pressure is released, open the cantilever.

Step 11. Click the demoulding button to start ejecting the sample.

Step 11. Click the demoulding button to automatically eject the sample pellet.

Step 12. Carefully remove the pressed sample pellet.

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FAQ

What Is A Laboratory Hydraulic Press Used For?

A laboratory hydraulic press is used for testing material durability and strength, creating pellets for sample analysis, and various other applications such as sample preparation for spectroscopy, power compaction for composite materials, material testing, prototyping microfluidic devices, and pharmaceutical research and development.

What Are The Main Applications Of A Laboratory Pellet Press?

Laboratory pellet presses are widely used in various fields including materials science (for preparing metal, ceramic, and plastic samples), chemistry (for catalysts and electrode materials), geology (for rock and ore samples), materials characterization (such as SEM and XRD analysis), energy sector (for battery electrodes and fuel cells), medicine (for drug preparation), and food/agriculture (for food ingredient samples). They are also essential in pharmaceutical analysis, environmental analysis, and material science research.

What Are The Main Applications Of A KBr Pellet Press?

A KBr pellet press is used in various industries and scientific research for forming precise pharmaceutical tablets, crafting uniform samples in materials science for testing properties like tensile strength and thermal conductivity, and optimizing manufacturing processes for ceramic and metal alloy samples. It is also vital for producing homogenous, high-density fuel pellets in nuclear energy, which directly affects reactor performance.

What Are The Main Applications Of Press Molds In Laboratories?

Press molds are widely used in pharmaceutical development for creating uniform tablets, in spectroscopy for sample preparation, in bomb calorimetry for consistent combustion measurement, and in XRF analysis for determining elemental composition. They help in providing standardized samples for accurate testing and analysis across these fields.

What Are The Main Features Of A Laboratory Hydraulic Press?

The hydraulic system features a closure force of 25 tons, includes a hydraulic balance device for stable and quick movement, and uses well-known electronic components for stability and long-term use.

What Features Should I Consider When Choosing A Laboratory Pellet Press?

When selecting a laboratory pellet press, consider factors such as sample volume, pressure requirements, and space constraints. Key features to evaluate include force gauges for precise pressure control, heated platens for materials that require heat, and customization options like interchangeable dies and plungers. Additionally, look for durability, ease of operation, and the ability to handle specific materials relevant to your research or industry.

What Are The Key Features Of A KBr Pellet Press?

The key features of a KBr pellet press include full hydraulic operation for precise pressure application, an integrated pressure gauge for real-time feedback, a user-friendly design for ease of use, low cost of ownership due to durability and minimal maintenance, and suitability for producing high-quality pellets for FTIR analysis.

What Types Of Press Molds Are Available For Laboratory Use?

There are various types of press molds available, including square bidirectional pressure molds, ring press molds, ball press molds, cylindrical press molds, anti-cracking press molds, polygon press molds, and special shape press molds. These molds come in different sizes and materials to suit various laboratory needs.

How Does A Laboratory Hydraulic Press Work?

A hydraulic lab press works by using a hydraulic cylinder to apply pressure and a heating system to provide temperature control, enabling the compression or compaction of materials like rubber, polymers, and composites. It operates based on Pascal's principle, which states that pressure change within a closed system is constant.

How Does A Laboratory Pellet Press Work?

A laboratory pellet press operates using a hydraulic cylinder to apply controlled pressure to materials, compressing them into pellets. Some models also include a heating system for temperature control, which is useful for processing materials like rubber, polymers, and composites. The press allows for precise adjustment of pressure and speed, ensuring reproducible results and efficient batch production.

How Does A KBr Pellet Press Work?

The KBr pellet method is based on the fact that potassium bromide becomes plastic under high pressure and forms a transparent matrix when compressed. This matrix allows infrared light to pass through, making it ideal for IR spectroscopy. The sample is mixed with KBr powder in a specific ratio (typically 1:100 to 1:200, sample to KBr) to ensure even distribution and minimal blockage of IR light.

What Are The Key Features Of Laboratory Press Molds?

Laboratory press molds feature precision-engineered hydraulic systems for consistent performance. Advanced models may include digital pressure displays and programmable settings. They are available in both manual and automated versions, with sizes ranging from compact benchtop units to larger floor-standing presses to accommodate different laboratory spaces and sample sizes.

What Are The Advantages Of Using A Laboratory Hydraulic Press?

Advantages include high force output for heavy-duty tasks, precise control over force and position, versatility for various applications through pressure adjustments, and built-in safety features like pressure relief valves.

What Are The Advantages Of Using A Laboratory Pellet Press?

The advantages of using a laboratory pellet press include precise control over pressure and temperature, high adjustability in terms of pressure and speed, capability for batch production, and the ability to produce reproducible results. These presses are versatile, handling both pellets and powders efficiently, and are designed for time and cost efficiency. They are also easy to operate and built with durable materials for long-term reliability in laboratory settings.

What Are The Advantages Of Using A KBr Pellet Press?

The advantages include transparency to IR radiation for clear spectral analysis, versatility with a wide range of solid samples, and high reproducibility ensuring consistent results. Additionally, it offers high sensitivity for detecting trace amounts due to thin and uniform sample distribution, minimal sample preparation with quick and efficient steps, and versatility suitable for a wide range of solid samples, including polymers, pharmaceuticals, and inorganic compounds.

What Materials Are Commonly Used To Make Press Molds?

Press molds are typically made from durable materials such as Cr12MoV alloy steel, carbide (e.g., YT15), and hardened steel. These materials are chosen for their high hardness, durability, and resistance to wear and high pressure, ensuring long-lasting performance in laboratory environments.

What Types Of Laboratory Hydraulic Presses Are Available?

There are various types of laboratory hydraulic presses, including manual and automatic models, heated hydraulic presses with hot plates, and specialized presses for glove boxes or vacuum environments. These presses cater to different laboratory needs such as spectroscopy, material research, and pharmaceutical applications.

What Types Of Laboratory Pellet Presses Are Available?

There are several types of laboratory pellet presses available, including manual hydraulic presses, automatic hydraulic presses, and split electric presses. Manual presses are ideal for basic applications, while automatic presses offer enhanced precision and efficiency for more demanding tasks. Split electric presses provide advanced pressure control and are compact, making them suitable for versatile applications. Additionally, there are specialized presses like isostatic presses and those designed for glove box use or specific analytical techniques like XRF and FTIR.

What Are The Drawbacks Of Manual KBr Pellet Presses?

Manual presses are portable, simple to use without complex machinery, and cost-effective. However, they can be labor-intensive for large batches and may have difficulty maintaining consistent pressure across samples.

What Are The Advantages Of Using Press Molds In Laboratories?

Press molds offer several advantages, including quick setting changes and easy switching between different sample types and materials. This flexibility is not typically available in production presses or injection molding machines, which are more cumbersome and time-consuming for such transitions. Additionally, press molds provide high precision and uniformity in sample preparation.

Why Is A Laboratory Hydraulic Press Ideal For Sample Preparation In Spectroscopy?

Laboratory hydraulic presses are ideal for spectroscopy sample preparation because they can create precise and uniform pellets, such as KBr pellets for FTIR analysis, ensuring accurate and reproducible results in spectroscopic studies.

Can Press Molds Be Customized For Specific Laboratory Needs?

Yes, many press molds can be customized in terms of size, shape, and material to meet specific laboratory requirements. Customizable options include special shapes, sizes ranging from Φ3-80mm, and materials tailored for specific applications such as XRF analysis, battery research, or material testing.

What Safety Features Are Included In Laboratory Hydraulic Presses?

Laboratory hydraulic presses come with built-in safety features such as pressure relief valves to prevent over-pressurization, ensuring safe operation during high-force applications.

How Do Press Molds Ensure High-precision Sample Preparation?

Press molds ensure high-precision sample preparation through their precision-engineered designs, which provide uniform pressure and consistent compaction. Features such as bidirectional pressure, durable materials, and advanced hydraulic systems contribute to the accuracy and reliability of the samples produced.

Can Laboratory Hydraulic Presses Be Used For High-temperature Applications?

Yes, some laboratory hydraulic presses are equipped with heated plates or integrated heating systems, making them suitable for high-temperature applications such as sintering, material processing, and other thermal treatments.

What Are The Benefits Of Using Heated Press Molds?

Heated press molds offer benefits such as rapid heating (up to 500°C), precise temperature control, and the ability to process materials that require heat for compaction or bonding. These molds are ideal for applications in battery research, ceramics, and other materials that need controlled heating during preparation.

How Do Press Molds Contribute To Efficient Laboratory Workflows?

Press molds enhance laboratory efficiency by enabling quick and easy sample preparation with minimal setup time. Their ability to switch between different sample types and materials rapidly, along with features like programmable settings and digital displays, streamlines the workflow and reduces downtime.

What Should I Consider When Choosing A Press Mold For My Laboratory?

When selecting a press mold, consider factors such as the type of samples you will be preparing, the required pressure and temperature ranges, the size and shape of the molds, and the material compatibility. Additionally, evaluate whether manual or automated models better suit your workflow and if any customization options are needed for your specific applications.

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