Cold Isostatic Press

Manual Cold Isostatic Pressing CIP Machine Pellet Press

Item Number : PCIM

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Pressure Range: 0-12T(0-17MPa)~0-60T(0-34MPa)
Isostatic Pressure: 0-300MPa
Isostatic Pressure Chamber: Φ22×70mm(M×N)~Φ50×150mm(M×N)

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KINTEK Lab Manual Isostatic Press: Achieve Superior Sample Uniformity & Density

At KINTEK, we specialize in advanced lab press machines, including automatic lab presses, lab isostatic presses, and heated lab presses, designed to meet diverse laboratory needs. Our Lab Manual Isostatic Press is engineered for precision and efficiency in sample preparation, delivering high-quality, homogenous compacts.

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Physical picture of the cavity and schematic diagram of the operation of the cavity — Cavity Design and Operation Schematic

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Why Choose KINTEK's Lab Manual Isostatic Press?

Isostatic pressing is a method for forming and densifying powders into a desired shape using a liquid medium to apply uniform pressure in all directions. Our manual isostatic presses offer precision control, making them ideal for researchers and labs with strict sample quality requirements. The resulting products are known for their high homogeneity, crucial for advanced materials.

Key Features & Benefits for Your Lab:

Superior Sample Quality: Achieves high density and uniform compacts with minimal firing shrinkage, ensuring samples are not easily deformed. The isostatic process creates higher and even pressure around samples, significantly increasing sample density.
Compact & Portable: Small footprint and light weight make it easy to carry, move, and perfectly suitable for use within a vacuum glove box for processing under vacuum environments.
Cost-Effective Solution: Manual isostatic presses are generally less expensive than electric alternatives, providing a budget-friendly option for small-scale production, research, or prototyping.
User-Friendly Operation: Designed for ease of use, requiring less training compared to electric presses.
Precision Control: Manual pressure adjustment allows for greater control over the pressing process, enabling the production of parts with varying densities to meet specific requirements. Features a high-precision digital pressure gauge (0.01MPa accuracy) for accurate monitoring.
Versatile Forming Capabilities: Capable of forming slender rod or tubular compacts that are challenging to produce using conventional pressure methods.
Durable & Reliable Construction:
- Chrome-plated cylinder ensures a smooth surface, rust resistance, and good sealing with no oil leakage.
- One-piece main board structure integrates the oil pool, main board, and oil cylinder, eliminating seal connections for enhanced reliability.
- Extended pulling spring provides excellent rebound effect and resists deformation (cylinder can achieve 30mm return without deformation).
- All-aluminum alloy handwheel is beautiful, practical, and durable.
- Molds crafted from Japanese high-speed steel offer excellent material quality, high hardness, resistance to deformation, and long service life.
- Special plunger with a custom sealing structure ensures an excellent sealing effect.
- The pressurizing device is strategically placed for optimal leverage and stability.
- The oil pool is located outside the host for easy oil replacement and includes a hydraulic oil filtration device.
- The upper plate uses electroplated countersunk head hexagonal screws for a clean look and space-saving design.

Applications

Our Lab Manual Isostatic Press is an indispensable and highly efficient tool for sample preparation, widely utilized in:

Material Researching Labs
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Development
Catalytic Reaction Studies
Ceramics Industry
Electronic Industries
Production of advanced materials like hard alloys and rare earth permanent magnets.

Technical Specifications

Instrument model	PCIM-12T	PCIM-20T	PCIM-40T	PCIM-60T
Pressure Range	0-12T(0-17MPa)	0-20T(0-21MPa)	0-40T(0-30MPa)	0-60T(0-34MPa)
Piston diameter	95mm (d) in chrome plated oil cylinder	110mm (d) in chrome plated oil cylinder	130mm (d) in chrome plated oil cylinder	150mm (d) in chrome plated oil cylinder
Pressure gage	Pressure and pressure dual scale display	Pressure and pressure dual scale display	Pressure and pressure dual scale display	Pressure and pressure dual scale display
Maximum piston stroke (T)	40mm	40mm	50mm	50mm
Guard	Organic glass	Organic glass	Organic glass	Organic glass
Ambienttemperature	10℃-40℃	10℃-40℃	10℃-40℃	10℃-40℃
lsostatic pressure	0-300MPa	0-300MPa	0-300MPa	0-300MPa
lsostatic pressure chamber	Φ22×70mm(M×N)	Φ30×120mm(M×N)	Φ40×150mm(M×N)	Φ50×150mm(M×N)
External dimensions	305×195×530mm(L×W×H)	305×195×600mm(L×W×H)	355×215×710mm(L×W×H)	405×240×720mm(L×W×H)
Equipment weight	90Kg	100Kg	130Kg	180Kg

Pressure conversion
Actual pressure	Chamber pressure	System pressure
1.7 [Tons]	1.86 [MPa]	25 [MPa]
3.5 [Tons]	3.72 [MPa]	50 [MPa]
5 [Tons]	5.57 [MPa]	75 [MPa]
7 [Tons]	7.43 [MPa]	100 [MPa]
8.7 [Tons]	9.29 [MPa]	125 [MPa]
10.5 [Tons]	11.2 [MPa]	150 [MPa]
14 [Tons]	14.8 [MPa]	200 [MPa]
17.5 [Tons]	18.6 [MPa]	250 [MPa]
21 [Tons]	22.3 [MPa]	300 [MPa]
Reminder: Generally, the system pressure should not exceed 35MPa, otherwise it will affect the service life of the equipment.

Operating Steps

The general operation of Lab Manual Isostatic Press is as follows:

Step 1: Place the sample in the cavity.

Step 2: Assemble the pressure rod and install the pressure rod.

Step 2: Assemble and install the pressure rod.

Step 3: Place the cavity in the tablet press and tighten the oil drain valve.

Step 4: Pressurize the chamber to the required pressure.

Step 5: Loosen the oil drain valve and remove the isostatic chamber.

Step 6: Loosen the bleed screw of the chamber.

Step 7: Use the top screw to push out the isostatic pressure rod.

Step 8：Take out the pressed sample.

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FAQ

What Is The Principle Of Cold Isostatic Press (CIP)?

Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) applies a uniform, equal force over the entire product using fluid (such as water or oil) or gas (typically argon) pressure. This ensures maximum density uniformity by modifying materials uniformly in all directions, regardless of the product's shape or size. The process can be performed at both high temperatures and room temperature, providing consistent density and eliminating constraints of unidirectional compaction in rigid dies.

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 Is An Isostatic Press?

An isostatic press is a device that applies uniform pressure from all directions to a powdered material enclosed in a flexible mold or container, using a liquid or gas medium. This process enhances the material's density, strength, and dimensional accuracy.

What Are The Advantages Of Cold Isostatic Press (CIP)?

Cold Isostatic Pressing offers several advantages, including high green strength (ability to withstand manipulation before hardening), uniform density and strength, and versatility in producing difficult shapes and large-sized materials. It also improves corrosion resistance and enhances mechanical properties such as ductility and strength. CIP can produce components with longer length-to-diameter ratios and uniform density along their entire length, with higher densities and green strengths (up to 10 times greater) compared to die-compacted counterparts. Additionally, complex undercut and threaded shapes can be produced using CIP.

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 Main Types Of Isostatic Presses?

The main types of isostatic presses are Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP), Warm Isostatic Pressing (WIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP). CIP operates at room temperature, WIP at moderate temperatures (50-100°C), and HIP at high temperatures.

What Are The Applications Of Cold Isostatic Press (CIP)?

CIP is commonly used for consolidating ceramic powders, graphite, refractory materials, and electrical insulators. It is expanding into new applications like pressing sputtering targets and coatings for engine valve parts. Examples include preforming large isolators from ceramic powders or making melting pots from graphite powders.

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 An Isostatic Press Work?

An isostatic press works by enclosing powdered material in a flexible mold and applying uniform pressure from all directions using a liquid (like water or oil) or gas (like argon) medium. This eliminates voids and air pockets, resulting in products with high density and uniform strength.

What Types Of Cold Isostatic Press (CIP) Machines Are Available?

There are several types of CIP machines, including Manual Cold Isostatic Pressing CIP Machines, Electric Lab Cold Isostatic Press CIP Machines, Electric Split Lab Cold Isostatic Pressing CIP Machines, and Automatic Lab Cold Isostatic Pressing CIP Machines. These machines vary in operation (manual, electric, automatic) and design (split or standard), catering to different lab needs for precision, efficiency, and sample quality.

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 An Isostatic Press?

Isostatic pressing offers advantages such as the ability to produce parts with high density, complex shapes, and uniform density. It provides high green strength, improved corrosion resistance, and enhanced mechanical properties like ductility and strength. It is especially useful for brittle or fine powders.

How Does Cold Isostatic Press (CIP) Compare To Uniaxial Die Compaction?

CIP can produce components and preforms of much greater size and complexity than uniaxial die compaction. It allows for components with longer length-to-diameter ratios and uniform density along their entire length. CIP compacts have higher densities and green strengths (up to 10 times greater) compared to die-compacted counterparts. Additionally, complex undercut and threaded shapes can be produced using CIP, which are difficult or impossible to achieve with uniaxial die compaction.

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 Industries Use Isostatic Presses?

Isostatic presses are used in various industries including pharmaceuticals, explosives manufacturing, chemicals, food production, and nuclear fuel and ferrites production. They are also used for consolidating ceramic powders, graphite, refractory materials, and electrical insulators.

What Are The Applications Of Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP)?

Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) is commonly used for consolidating ceramic powders, graphite, refractory materials, and electrical insulators. It is also expanding into new applications like pressing sputtering targets and coatings for engine valve parts.

What Is The Difference Between CIP, WIP, And HIP?

CIP (Cold Isostatic Pressing) operates at room temperature, WIP (Warm Isostatic Pressing) at moderate temperatures (50-100°C), and HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) at high temperatures. Each type is suited for different materials and applications, with HIP often used for densifying materials and eliminating porosity.

Why Is Uniform Density Important In Isostatic Pressing?

Uniform density is important because it ensures consistent material properties throughout the product, such as strength and durability. This uniformity is critical for applications requiring high performance and reliability, such as in aerospace or medical devices.

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