Specimen Holders
User’s Guide

Probenhalter

Bedienungsanweisung

Porte-échantillonsGuide de l’utilisateur

Manual No.: 12607000
Date of release: 22.10.2015

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User’s Guide

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User’s Guide
Table of ContentsPage

1. Introduction

Application on Various Machines ....................................................... 2
Holders for Round or Rectangular Specimens ................................... 3
Holders for Round Specimens ........................................................... 3
Holders with Clamps .......................................................................... 4
Holders without Holes ........................................................................ 4
Levelling the Specimens .................................................................... 5
Uniforce Levelling Apparatus .................................................... 5

2. Operation

Holders for Round or Rectangular Specimens ................................... 6
Holders for Round Specimens ........................................................... 7
Holders without Holes ........................................................................ 7
Fastening the Specimens to the Specimen Holder Surface ..... 7
Machining your own Specimen Holes ....................................... 7
Placing Specimens on a Specimen Holder without Holes ........ 7
Holders with Clamps .......................................................................... 8

3. MaintenanceWeekly ...................................................................................... 9
Monthly ..................................................................................... 9

4. Selection Guide..................................................................... 31
5. Spare Parts............................................................................. 39

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1. Introduction
Struers specimen holders are designed for simultaneous preparationof specimens, fixed at the same level in the specimen holder.
The specimen holders have a coupling stud that fits the coupling of
the grinding/polishing equipment.
Two types of coupling stud are available:
 with a ball joint or with a rubber impregnated construction.
Both can be moved to within a deviation of 10 from upright position.
When pressed against the preparation disc, the specimen holder will
“float” on the surface of the inserted specimens, thus allowing forminor alignment imperfections in specimens and preparation disc.
A specimen holder without holes or a separate coupling stud withdriving disc is available for custom made specimen holders.
Application on
Various Machines

2Please refer to the Struers Specimen Holders brochure for details of
the range available.

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Holders for Round orRectangular Specimens

For irregular, cold and hot mounted or unmounted specimens,
Struers offers a number of special specimen holders with teardrop orrectangular holes. Specimen holders 02606939, 02606916 and02606933 are delivered with special clamping plates, distributing thepressure more evenly on the specimen, thus facilitating levelling andclamping.
The range of specimen holders for unmounted specimens includesø140, ø160 and ø200 mm sizes in aluminium and/or stainless steel
with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 12 holes.

Holders for Round Specimens

Specimen holders for cold and hot mounted or unmounted, roundspecimens, designed with a rubber impregnated coupling stud. When
fixing specimens in these specimen holders, two specimens aresecured at a time by tightening a single screw.
A wide range of this type of specimen holder is available; including ø140, ø160 and ø200 mm sizes with 6, 8, 10 or 12 holes. Holders of
this type are only available in aluminium.
Inserts are also available for reducing the hole diameter for thespecimens. Hole size can be changed from 50 mm to 40 mm, from40 mm to 30 mm and from 30 mm to 25 mm.

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Specimen Holders
User’s GuideHolders with Clamps

These holders are used for clamping wire ends or plates. Three
individual, detachable clamps are fitted on a specimen holder. This
allows for easier fixing of several samples, preparation of both faces,and even cutting of specimens fitted in the clamps prior topreparation.

Holders without Holes

A type of specimen holders used for large, plane parallel specimens,
which are glued to the surface. These holders can also be used for
producing tailor-made solutions should you have specialrequirements. The range of holders includes ø160 mm and ø200 mm
sizes in both stainless steel and aluminium.

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Levelling the Specimens
Uniforce Levelling Apparatus

Uniforce is a device for fast and accurate levelling of specimens in aspecimen holder. Through precise levelling, subsequent plane
grinding time can be reduced to a minimum.
With Uniforce, the projection of specimens from the holder can beadjusted to 3 or 6 mm, with 3 mm being the standard.
Uniforce is available in two models, 04886102, where both the holder
and the specimens are spring loaded for easier clamping, and04886101, where only the specimen holder is fixed.
Specifications

Cat. No:

Uniforce, advanced model
Device for levelling of specimens in specimen holders ø140,
ø160, and ø200 mm.
With pressure foot for positioning the specimens

04886102Uniforce, basic model
Device for levelling of specimens in specimen holders ø140,
ø160, and ø200 mm

04886101

Uniforce, for Hexamatic
Device for levelling of specimens in specimen holders
ø140 mm05946200

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2. Operation
Holders for Round orRectangular Specimens

Specimen holders for round or rectangular specimens are designed
for any shape of specimen, provided the specimen has parallel sides
in the longitudinal direction and a height of at least 15 mm.
In addition, specimen holders with tear-drop shaped holes may be
used for round specimens and for round hot or cold mounted
specimens of any diameter in the range ø10-55 mm.
 Place the specimen holder in Uniforce levelling apparatus or on
a levelling disc.
 Arrange at least three specimens symmetrically around thecentre of the disc to ensure an even and balanced rotation.
 Clamp the specimens by carefully tightening the screws.
Always choose a length of screw which will leave a minimum partof the screw projecting from the disc and which uses the whole
length of the thread thorough the specimen holder.
 After clamping, make sure that the fixation of the specimens isabsolutely firm.

Specimens for holder 02606921 must be plane parallel. If 3 specimens areto be clamped, they must have the same thickness (min. 14 mm).

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Holders for Round Specimens

Holders for Hot Mounted
Specimens

Holders without Holes
Fastening the Specimens to theSpecimen Holder Surface

Specimen holders designed for round cold and hot mounted
specimens. The diameter of the specimens should be between
29-50 mm.
 Place the specimen holder in Uniforce levelling apparatus or on alevelling disc.
 Fill all specimen holes with specimens or with blinds.
 For smaller specimens, use inserts to reduce the hole size.
 Clamp the specimens by carefully tightening the screws. After
clamping, make sure that the specimens are firmly secured.
Note:
Clamping specimens with too small a diameter
may result in damage to the clamping mechanism.

Use 6WUXHUV'RXEOH$GKHVLYH7DSH to fasten the specimens to thesurface.

Machining your own Specimen
Holes

For certain purposes you may want to machine a set of special holes
in a specimen holder without holes. Always remember to place suchholes symmetrically (look at the placing of the holes in Struers
specimen holder)

Placing Specimens on aSpecimen Holder without HolesThe specimen holder surface must be:- clean and dry- plane- degreased
The specimens must be:- placed symmetrically- of the same height- Max. specimen height 12-14 mm

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Holders with Clamps

Remove the clamps from the specimen holder and insert thespecimens, e.g. plates or wire. Fasten the specimens with thescrews. It may be necessary to place a piece of cardboard between
the specimens and the clamp and tighten the screws again.
Fasten the clamp in a cut-off machine: Cut all the specimens in the clamp to the same length, about 5mm from the edge.
 Put the clamps back in the specimen holder and fasten theholder in Uniforce.
All 3 clamps are prepared simultaneously.

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3. MaintenanceRegular maintenance is recommended to ensure trouble-free use ofthe Specimen Holder.
WeeklyClean the Specimen Holder thoroughly.
Check the coupling of the specimen holder.
If the coupling is too loose or too tight (compared to whendelivered) please contact the Struers Service Department.

Monthly

Remove the screws for clamping the specimens.
Clean and lubricate the screws before replacing.

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Selection Guide/Auswahlhilfe/Guide de sélection

4. Selection Guide / Auswahlhilfe /Guide de sélection
On the following pages you will find a complete listing of all available
Struers specimen holders and accessories and the Struers
equipment they are used on. The drawings are not to scale.
Auf den folgenden Seiten finden Sie eine komplette Lister aller
erhältlichen Probenhalterscheiben, Zubehör und die Geräte mit
denen die Probenhalterscheiben verwendet werden. DieZeichnungen sind nicht maßgerecht.
Dans les pages suivantes, se trouve une liste complète de tous lesportes-échantillons et accessoires Struers disponibles ainsi quel'équipement Struers sur lequel ils sont utilisés. Les dessins ne sontpas à l'échelle.
Code Symbols/
Kennzeichung/
Code Symbols
CodeKennwort
Code
CodeKennwort
Code

Legend/Beschreibung/
LégendeStainless Steel
Rostfreier Stahl
Acier Inoxidable
Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium
Recommended
Empfohlen
RecommandéPossible, but not suited for all purposes
Möglich, aber nicht für alle Zwecke geeignet
Possible, mais pas adappté à tous les objectifs

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Holders for Round or Rectangular Specimens / Halter für runde oder rechteckige Proben /Porte-échantillons pour échantillons ronds ou rectangulaires
Drawing
ZeichnungDessinDiameterDurchmesser

Diamètre

140 mm

140 mm

160 mmHolesAussparung
Orifices64

12Specimen øProben ø
Echantillon øHole Dimensions
Abmessung derAussparungen
Dimensions desorifices

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. decat.

MAPS/
AbraPol-20 Abr
MAPS-2

TegraPol-2X/
TegraForce/
Tegramin-25

TegraPol-1X/
TegraForce-1











02606936











02606933











02606934











02606917



















































10-32 mm10-42 mm10-25.5 mm
02606916
6

TegraPol-3X/
TegraForce/
Tegramin-3002606935

02606940

160 mmaPlan-20

12-40 mm02606939
02606915

22120 mm

315-40 mm

Ø41R10(1/3)

3205226908

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Holders for Round or Rectangular Specimens / Halter für runde oder rechteckige Proben /Porte-échantillons pour échantillons ronds ou rectangulaires
Drawing
ZeichnungDessinDiameter
Holes
Durchmesser Aussparung
Diamètre
Orifices

Specimen øProben øEchantillon øHole Dimensions
Abmessung derAussparungen
Dimensions desorifices

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

02606918
160 mm602606920
333



AbraPol-20 AbraPlan-20

TegraPol-3X/ TegraPol-2X/
TegraForce/ TegraForce/Tegramin-30 Tegramin-25





































Max.
48 x 40 mm
02606942(2/3)

MAPS-2Max.
25 x 34 mm
02606941

160 mmMAPS/

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Holders for Round or Rectangular Specimens / Halter für runde oder rechteckige Proben /Porte-échantillons pour échantillons Ronds ou rectangulaires
DrawingZeichnungDessin

Diameter
Holes
Durchmesser Aussparung
Diamètre
Orifices

Specimen øProben øEchantillon øHole Dimensions
Abmessung derAussparungen
Dimensions desorifices

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

02606923
200 mm

531Max. ø70 mm
Max. ø180mm

334

TegraPol-3X/ TegraPol-2X/
Tegra Force/ Tegra Force/
Tegramin-30 Tegramin-25

































Max.
53-70 mm02606943(3/3)

02606921

02606922
200 mmAbraPol-20 AbraPlan-20

27-55 mm02606944

200 mmMAPS/MAPS-2

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Holders for Round Mounted Specimens / Halter für runde, eingebettete Proben/Porte-échantillons pour échantillons ronds enrobés
Drawing
ZeichnungDessinDiameterDurchmesser
Diamètre

Holes
Aussparung
Orifices

Specimen øProben øEchantillon
øCat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

140 mm629-32 mm

02606952

6 38-40mm

02606955

8 29-32mm

02606954

6 49-52mm

02606958

8 38-40mm

02606957

12 24-26mm

02606956

MAPS/MAPS-2

AbraPol-20 AbraPlan-20

TegraPol-3X/
Tegra Force/
Tegramin-30

TegraPol-2X/
Tegra Force /Tegramin-25



160 mm

200 mm35

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Holders without Holes / Halter ohne Aussparungen / Porte-échantillons sans orifices
Drawing
ZeichnungDessinDiameterDurchmesser
Diamètre

160 mmCat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

MAPS/MAPS-2

02606945

02606928



02606946
02606929

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TegraPol-3X/ TegraPol-2X/
TegraForce/ TegraForce /Tegramin-30 Tegramin-25

02606926

02606927
200 mm

AbraPol-20 AbraPlan-20

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Holders with Clamps / Probenhaltern mit Spannbacken / Porte-échantillons avec mâchoires
Drawing
ZeichnungDessin37

DiameterDurchmesser
Diamètre

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

160 mm02606924

Clamp for02606924
Spannbacke für02606924
Mâchoire pour
02606924

02606925

MAPS/MAPS-2

AbraPol-20 AbraPlan-20 TegraPol-3X/ TegraPol-2X/
TegraForce/ TegraForce/
Tegramin-30 Tegramin-25

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Couplings / Kupplung /Accouplements
Drawing
ZeichnungDessinDiameterDurchmesser
Diamètre

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

15 mm (height) for stainlesssteel specimen holders/02606930

15 mm (Höhe) für Probenhalteraus rostfreiem Stahl/
15 mm (hauteur) pour les porteéchan. en acier inoxydable

22 mm (height) for aluminium
specimen holders/0260693122mm (Höhe) für Probenhalter
aus Aluminium/
22 mm (hauteur) pour les porteéchan. en aluminium

Levelling Devices / Nivelliereinheit /Dispositifs de mise à niveau
Drawing
ZeichnungDessin38

DiameterDurchmesser
Diamètre

Cat. No:
Kat. Nr.
No. de cat.

140 mm05256903

120 mm05226907

Specimen holders/Probenhalter/Porte-échantillonsSpare Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange

5. Spare Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange
Holders for Round or
Rectangular Specimens
Drawing 12600803

3040506070

Description/
Part no./30 Driving disc for aluminium specimen holder ................. 260MP089
30 Driving disc for stainless steel specimen holder .......... 260MP090
40 Coupling stud ............................................................... 260MP111
50 Ball, stainless ............................................................... 260MP091
60 O-ring O 14.6 x 2.4 P5 ................................................. 260MP088
70 Washer 16 x 22 x 0.2 ................................................... 260MP087
Allen screws, pointed
M8 x 40 ............................................................................... 260MP098
M8 x 50 ............................................................................... 260MP099
M8 x 35 ............................................................................... 260MP097
M8 x 30 ............................................................................... 260MP096
M8 x 20 ............................................................................... 260MP095
M8 x 12 ................................................................................. 2TI50812
M8 x 12 ................................................................................. 2TI50816
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Spare Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange

Holders for Round Specimens
Drawing 12601700B

Specimen Holders ø140
6 x ø30 specimens

Part no./Description/
Allen T-key 4x100 ....................................................2GR02104
20Dowl Pin ø5x18 A4 .................................................. 2ZS11518
30-40 Coupling stud, vulcanized ........................................ R2601730
50-80 Counter pressure nut ø13/M5, complete ................. R2601720
70O-ring ø4.30-2.40 ..................................................... 2IO24003

Specimen Holders ø160
10 x ø25 specimens

Allen T-key 4x100 ....................................................2GR02104
20Dowl Pin ø5x18 A4 .................................................. 2ZS11518
30-40 Coupling stud, vulcanized ........................................ R260173050-80 Counter pressure nut ø12/M5, complete ................. R2601712
70O-ring ø4.30-2.40 ..................................................... 2IO24003

Specimen Holders ø160
6 x ø240 specimens

Allen T-key 5x100 ....................................................2GR02105
20Dowl Pin ø6x18 A4 .................................................. 2ZS11618
30-40 Coupling stud, vulcanized ........................................ R2601730
50-80 Counter pressure nut ø15/M6, complete ................. R2601711
70O-ring ø5.30-2.40 ..................................................... 2IO24005

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