Castable Mounting

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Description

Castable resins are monomer resins which utilize a catalyst or hardener for polymerization.

Polymerization results in cross-linking of the polymer to form a relatively hard mount. Castable resins also have the advantage of simultaneously mounting multiple samples at one time for increased throughput.

Characteristics of Castable Acrylics

Rapid mounting
Very repeatable and consistent mounts
Moderate shrinkage
Good hardness
Semi-transparent
High odor

Standard Curing Epoxy
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTEP-3000-32 PTEP-3000-128	Epoxy Resin	32 oz (0.95l) 1 gallon (3.8l)
PTEH-3000-08 PTEH-3000-32	Epoxy hardener	8 oz (0.24l) 32 oz (0.95l)
PTED-3000-01	1-gallon pump dispenser	each

Fast Curing
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTEPF-3000-32 PTEPF-3000-128	QUICMOUNT 2 fast epoxy resin	32 oz (0.95l) 1 gallon (3.8l)
PTEHF-3000-08 PTEHF-3000-32	QUICMOUNT 2 fast hardener	8 oz (0.24l) 32 oz (0.95l)

Low Viscosity Curing Epoxy
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTULTRA-3000-32 PTULTRA-3000-128	ULTRATHIN 2 low viscosity epoxy resin	32 oz (0.95l) 1 gallon (3.8l)
PTULTRA-3000-08 PTULTRA-3000-32	ULTRATHIN 2 low viscosity hardener	8 oz (0.24l) 32 oz (0.95l)

Low Viscosity Curing Epoxy
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTAK-5000	CASTAMOUNT Acrylic resin kit (includes mixing cups, stirrer and several molds)	1 lb resin 12 oz hardener
PTAR-5000-P1 PTAR-5000-P5 PTAR-5000-P25 PTAR-5000-P100	CASTMOUNT Acrylic resin pow	1lb (454 gms) 5 lbs (2.2 kg) 25 lbs 100 lbs
PTAH-5000-H12 PTAH-5000-H32 PTAH-5000-H64 PTAH-5000-H128 PTAH-5000-H640	CASTAMOUNT Acrylic hardener (liquid)	12 oz (0.36 l) 32 oz 1/2 gallon 1 gallon 5 gallons

Castamount Acrylic
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTPAK-5000	PREMIUM Acrylic resin kit (includes mixing cups, stirrer and several molds)	1 lb resin 12 oz hardener
PTPAR-5000-P1 PTPAR-5000-P5 PTPAR-5000-P25 PTPAR-5000-P100	PREMIUM Acrylic resin powder	1lb (454 gms) 5 lbs (2.2 kg) 25 lbs 100 lbs
PTPAH-5000-H12 PTPAH-5000-H32 PTPAH-5000-H64 PTPAH-5000-H128 PTPAH-5000-H640	PREMIUM Acrylic hardener (liquid)	12 oz (0.36 l) 32 oz 1/2 gallon 1 gallon 5 gallons

Supermount Acrylic
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
PTGKAK-5000	Glass Filled Acrylic resin kit (black)(includes mixing cups, stirrer and several molds)	1 lb resin 12 oz hardener
PTGRAR-5000-P1 PTGRAR-5000-P5 PTGRAR-5000-P25 PTGRAR-5000-P100	PREMIUM Acrylic resin powder	1lb (454 gms) 5 lbs (2.2 kg) 25 lbs 100 lbs
PTGRAH-5000-H12 PTGRAH-5000-H32 PTGRAH-5000-H64 PTGRAH-5000-H128 PTGRAH-5000-H640	PREMIUM Acrylic hardener (liquid)	12 oz (0.36 l) 32 oz 1/2 gallon 1 gallon 5 gallons

Characteristics of Epoxy Resins
Low shrinkage Relatively clear Relatively low exotherms Excellent adhesion Excellent chemical resistance Good hardness Relatively inexpensive

Characteristics of Polyester Castable Resins

Very clear (water clear)
High odor
Best resin system for making large castings

Polyester resins are similar to acrylics and can be submerged into water during the curing cycle in order to reduce the exotherm temperature and shrinkage.

Polyester Catalyst Mixing Ratios (Proportions are based on ambient and resin temperature of 70°F)
Single Layer Casting (metallographic)		Multiple Layer Casting (display)
Layer Thickness	Drops of catalyst per ounce of resin	Layer	Drops of catalyst per ounce of resin
1/8"	15	1st layer	5
1/4"	8	2nd layer	4
1/2"	6	3rd layer	3
3/4"	5	4th layer	2
1" - 1-1/2"	4	5th layer or more	2

Polyster Clear Resin
Cat. No.	Description	Quantity
POLYCAST-128	Polyster Resin	1 gallon (3.8l)
POLYHARD-02	Polyster Hardener	2 oz
EYE-1000	Polyster dye kit	each3 colors/pkg