MetPrep Glovebox Polisher Brochure

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INTUITVE, DURABLE & 
RELIABLE SYSTEM 
FOR SEMIAUTOMATIC 
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Quality Products for Metallographic Sample Preparation & Analysis
Product Brochure
MetPrep 3
Grinder/Polisher
w/ PH-3™ Powerhead for Glove Box 
GRINDING / POLISHING SYSTEM
™


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Grinder/Polisher Features
• Touchpad switches to control all functions 
• External control box to protect critical components
• Removable side plates that allow easy access for 
  serviceability
• Reduced size fitting through 14" diameter porthole
• Variable platen and jog speed: 50-600 RPM (10 RPM 
  increments)
• 0.38 HP (280 W) motor with durable reduction gearbox 
  provides constant high-torque output
• Variable cycle time: 0-120 minutes (15 second 
  increments)
• Stable aluminum/stainless steel construction
• Emergency shut-off switch
Power Head Features
• Unique tilt-up feature that enables easy access to 
  platen and holder 
• Soft-start and force reduction control
• Simple push/pull attachment and removal of holders
• Quick-lock system that allows sample holder 
  positioning across entire platen surface
• 0.125 HP (95 W) motor with durable reduction gear
  box provides constant high-torque output
• Variable sample rotation speed: 10-150 RPM (10 RPM 
  increments)
• Comp and contra rotation 
• Central force sample preparation of up to 6 samples, 
  adjustable from 5-50 lb. in 1 lb. increments 
  (22-219 N in ~5 N increments)
• Individual force sample preparation of up to 3 mounts, 
  adjustable from 0-16 lb. in 1 lb. increments 
  (0-70 N in ~5 N increments)
• Six (6) month warranty
• Designed and manufactured by Allied in the USA
The MetPrep 3™ Grinder/Polisher w/ PH-3™ 
Powerhead for Glovebox for glove box 
environments is a powerful system for semiautomatic 
operation, ideal for low to high volume sample 
preparation requirements. It is designed to withstand 
various glove box environments (i.e., alpha-radiation 
inert) and has an overall reduced size to fit through 
most glove box portholes. Critical components of the 
machine have been removed to an external (remote) 
control box. Removable cover/side plates allow easy 
access for serviceability.
Intuitive menu navigation with user-friendly touchpad 
interface and backlit LCD make them easy to use and 
program. The microprocessor-based system allows up 
to 25 programmable steps, including parameters for 
platen speed, comp/contra rotation (sample holder/
platen), cycle time, sample force (LbF or N), sample 
rotation speed and force reduction (on/off, %).
 
Accessories and consumables are sold separately.
Item                     Description
5-2500-LA               MetPrep 3™ / PH-3™ Glove Box System,  
   115V
Dims: 13" W x 19.5" D x 22" H (330 x 495 x 559 mm)
Weight:  120 lb. (54 kg)
Control Panel with cable
For use in hot box / glove box environments
PH-3™ Polisher Head - Up


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Standard Platens
Magnetic Platens
PTFE Ferromagnetic Support Discs
Standard aluminum platens are recommended for manual 
and semiautomatic grinding/polishing machines. They are 
made of aluminum with a hard anodized surface for maximum 
durability.
Magnetic platens combine a standard aluminum platen with 
a cross-hatched magnetic surface for maximum flatness 
and grip. Only one platen is needed throughout the grinding 
and polishing process, allowing all magnetic system cloths/ 
abrasive discs or ferromagnetic discs to be utilized.
Item                      Description
5-2005	
   8" (203 mm)
5-6010	
 10" (254 mm)
Item                      Description
5-2005M	
   8" (203 mm)
5-6010M	
 10" (254 mm)
Standard Platen
Magnetic Platen
Item	
   Diameter
55-52000       	
     8" (203 mm)
55-52002       	
   10" (254 mm)
Disc Holding Band
Plain Back SiC Disc
Standard Platen
These durable ferromagnetic support discs combine a PTFE 
surface with a rigid stainless steel disc. This allows adhesive 
back abrasive discs/polishing cloths to be easily removed 
after use without any adhesive transfer. The nonslip backing 
keeps the disc in place even for coarse grinding. 
Adhesive Back SiC Disc
PTFE Ferromagnetic Support Disc
Magnetic Platen
Double Sided Adhesive Discs (Pk/10)
Item	
     Diameter
52-10005-H	
      8" (203 mm)
52-10003-H	
      10" (254 mm)
Double sided adhesive discs are adhered to a standard 
platen and used to secure plain back silicon carbide abrasive 
discs. Each provides 25-75 disc pulls depending on grit size, 
cycle time and force.


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Equipment is subject to change due to 
innovations/improvements at any time.
Brochure #: MP3GBP-2024
Designed and Manufactured by 
Allied High Tech Products, Inc. 
in the USA
Visit us online!  www.alliedhightech.com
310.635.2466 Worldwide / 800.675.1118 U.S. & Canada
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Cerritos, California
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Norwalk, California
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Edmond, Oklahoma