GenVac MP Series – Vacuum Impregnation System for Epoxy Mounting
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Description
The GenVac MP2 Vacuum Impregnator is designed for precision sample impregnation of porous materials. It is used on rocks and minerals, ceramics, electronic circuit boards and other composite materials. The system includes a separate vacuum pump, it is controlled from a plain front panel, and it comes with a disposable sample cup holder.
A large 6.3″ (16 cm) diameter transparent lid gives a clear view of the samples while they are being impregnated, and the lid comes off completely to expose the bed of the vacuum chamber for positioning and handling. The consumable inlet tube is built into the lid, so the mounting cups are filled without opening the chamber, and with the samples in sight the cups are filled to the level they need without losing impregnation material. The whole cycle runs from a few controls on the front of the unit.
GenVac MP Series vacuum impregnation system.
The chamber, the inlet tube and the separate vacuum pump make up the system.
GenVac MP2 with the transparent lid removed, samples positioned on the bed of the chamber.
Control of the impregnation material inside the chamber while the cups are filled.
The vacuum pump ships as a separate unit.
The separate vacuum pump.
GenVac MP2 Technical Specifications
Vacuum impregnation is used when a specimen is porous or fragile and cold mounting resin has to be drawn into the cavities before grinding starts. Check the chamber size, the vacuum level and the supply voltage against your samples before ordering. Imperial values come first, with the metric equivalent in brackets.
| Specification | GenVac MP2 |
|---|---|
| Motor Power | 180 W |
| Vacuum Chamber Size (Ø x H) | 6.3 × 6.3 inches (16 × 16 cm) |
| Machine Size (WxDxH) | 18.9 × 15.75 × 15.75 inches (48 × 40 × 40 cm) |
| Vacuum Pump Size (WxDxH) | 5.5 × 7.9 × 7.9 inches (14 × 20 × 20 cm) |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Power Supply | 110V/60Hz/1Ph |
| Vacuum Pressure | 10.7 kPa (10700 Pa) |
GenVac MP Spare Parts and Consumables
Parts and all consumables are in stock and can be acquired directly from NextGen Material Testing by request. We do not use proprietary parts, so additional parts can be sourced from local suppliers as needed many years down the road.
GenVac MP Installation
The MP series is a plug-n-play machine that needs no formal training or installation, and the supplied instructional videos cover the set up and the running of the machine.
Tell us the material you need to impregnate and the mount size you work to, and we will confirm the cups and the resin to order with your GenVac MP.
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FAQs
Our two primary models, the MP2 and LS2 series vacuum impregnation systems have a main chamber diameter of 18.6cm (7.3 inch) and 24.45cm (9.63 inch) respectively.
With all of our products, we offer a lifetime support guarantee which ensures we are here for you to answer any and all questions that you may have for the lifetime of your metallographic cold mounting press.
Although the tubes are considered consumables, they are certainly reusable! The reason for this is that we include excellent quality high flow epoxy resin (curing at room temperature in about 24hrs) which helps prolong the lifespan of the tubes. Using a faster curing epoxy with a cold mounting press would make the resin solidify faster and thereby block the tube faster.
Included with your GenVac - vacuum impregnator system is our universal high flow epoxy resin with no heat release during curing time. The resin cures at room temperature in about 24 hours. It is suitable for most non thermostable specimens such as IC and plastics.
Metallographic consumables and spare parts are always on the shelf ready to be delivered for your vacuum impregnator. Call us today to inquire about mixing cups, moulds, epoxy resins and all other requirements for your metallographic cold mounting press.
Amongst many others, quick delivery, user friendly interface, robust built for longevity of operation and the best technical support for the lifetime of your metallographic vacuum impregnator! Submit your quote today to learn more.
With exceptional ease of use and an incredibly user-friendly interface, you may be certain that you Epoxy Mounting Vacuum Impregnation System will be preparing the highest quality samples for metallographic analysis.
The MP series metallographic cold mounting press can be delivered to your laboratory in under 2 weeks! Check in with us now to see if we have any on the shelf!
Absolutely! The standard configuration of all our metallography equipment - including the best MP2 metallographic vacuum impregnator - includes all required items to get started with your metallography sample preparations.
The cold mounting metallography press is designed to remove all trapped air from the mounting material and eliminates all gaps between the specimen and the resin. It is absolutely key when preparing samples of a porous nature. Mineralogical samples frequently have porosities, cavities and cracks that require epoxy mounting under a vacuum. The MP2 is an easy to use epoxy mounting vacuum impregnation system with an easy to use interface for all laboratory technicians.
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