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  "title": "CitoPress mounting equipment",
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  "company": "Struers",
  "category": "Lapping, honing & superfinishing",
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  "content_html": "<h2>CitoPress mounting equipment | Struers.com</h2><p>A range of powerful high-speed hot mounting presses for fast turnarounds in high-volume materialographic and metallographic work areas. CitoPress machines feature an on-screen guide to reduce errors and an optional automatic dosing system to cut mounting time.</p><h2>CitoPress mounting press</h2><h2>Provides durability &amp; speed for optimal lab efficiency</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-3aeaba6e0060adc4526e1a72/citopress-30-frontpage-1024x665-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-91145a8c4c8538971958853f/citopress-30-in-lab-1024x665-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-a93fd3267bc9b8fd17b0fe34/citopress-30-fri-1024x665-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"/files/struers-file-353a3696264bc075b9811a32/citopress-15-open-door-grey-1024x665-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>CitoPress mounting press facts</h2><p>Fastest hot mounting solution: 3.5 min. w/ CitoFast resin</p><p>Thousands of installations worldwide prove durability under heavy loads</p><p>Automatic dosing system for safer resin filling &amp; less spillage</p><p>On-screen application guide ensures high-quality mounts</p><p>CitoPress is a high-performance hot mounting press designed for rapid operation and ease of use, ensuring faster turnaround times and higher productivity. The unique automatic dosing system reduces time spent on mounting by dispensing a preset amount of resin. Furthermore, it minimizes exposure to resin dust and reduces the risk of errors.</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-30</strong><br>CitoPress-30 is an advanced &amp; programmable dual cylinder mounting press that offers total process control, database facilities, and synchronous or independent operation of both cylinders.</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-15</strong><br>CitoPress-15 is an advanced &amp; programmable single cylinder mounting press, offering total process control and database facilities.</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-5</strong><br>A single cylinder mounting press.</p><h2>How does CitoPress support your Hot Mounting Process?</h2><h3>Efficient &amp; fast mounting process</h3>\n<p>CitoPress is the fastest mounting solution on the market, achieving a 3.5-minute mount with CitoFast resin. Its dual cylinder design ensures high throughput and flexibility in mount sizes, which can be changed in just a few minutes. With its high durability, CitoPress guarantees maximum uptime.</p>\n<h3>Outstanding mount quality</h3>\n<p>Our advanced mounting parameters are designed for all Struers resins, ensuring optimal edge retention and minimal gaps across various materials. This guarantees a perfect mount every time, enhancing the quality and reliability of your results. You can handle delicate samples with confidence using our sensitivity mode. This feature is specifically tailored to protect fragile specimens, ensuring they remain intact and undamaged throughout the mounting process.</p>\n<h3>Easy operation saves operator time</h3>\n<p>With an intuitive user interface and automatic cylinder size detection, you can streamline operations to save valuable time. The CitoDoser ensures precise resin dosing, while remote signaling keeps you updated. Enjoy easy visual inspection of the mount area and quick access for cleaning and cylinder replacement, making your workflow more efficient.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-9e85d0871191d093188017db/citopress-easy-to-use-974x1400-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Efficient &amp; fast mounting process</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-d7349c0fec7c664ff6cda1d6/citopress-shorter-mounting-time-974x1400-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Outstanding mount quality</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-265387ba325ccb1351354485/citopress-save-money-and-resources-974x1400-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Easy operation saves operator time</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-9a992c99e2fc8d5f3415b642/on-screen-application-guide-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The integrated application guide secures faster turnaround, a minimum of errors and the shortest possible setup time.</p><h2>On-screen application guide</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-664692607bda8a882c5abc02/top-closure-elevator-for-easy-positioning-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The top closure design eliminates handling problems that can occur on other presses.</p><h2>Top closure elevator for easy positioning</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-e2e5f4653964c30882709364/automatic-detection-of-cylinder-dimension-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>When changing the cylinder dimension, the press automatically detects the new size, and adjusts the method parameters accordingly.</p><h2>Automatic detection of cylinder dimension</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b433a49eb4dce7b7299e1352/remote-signalling-cover-picture-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The mounting unit tower features an LED bar that illuminates when a process is started and flashes when it is completed.</p><h2>Remote signaling</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-1278f96b5ef4efab14c25ec3/easy-cleaning-cover-picture-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>Easy access means quick change of mounting units and easy cleaning.</p><h2>Easy cleaning</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-76ad0797df654f5f05e48e2b/easy-visual-inspection-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The low build height makes it easy to inspect the inside of the mounting cylinder.</p><h2>Easy visual inspection</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-0014cc29ebbd99e65ab3806b/intuitive-operation-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The large LCD display and the multifunction knob facilitate fast and easy selection of parameters.</p><h2>Intuitive operation</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-091cc9adf0b1527935a63f0a/citodoser-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>This optional, automatic dosing system enables dosing of a preset amount of mounting resin meaning faster filling of the cylinders and less resin wastage.</p><h2>CitoDoser</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b4b9f745143230914586bc58/easydoser-1024x759-px.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The EasyDoser is attached directly on Struers 1 kg resin containers, meaning a dust free dosing of your hot mounting resins. The EasyDoser comes with dosing units in different sizes, which will make the mounting process less time-consuming and more effective with less risk of errors due to accurate dosing of resins.</p><h2>Safe and easy dosing of resins</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-a338bf4ba184e541d222159e/hydraulic-system-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The hydraulic system controls the pressure with very high accuracy to protect fragile specimens</p><h2>Hydraulic system</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-39aa5fda768db58ed123cf33/user-friendly-1024x759-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p>The multifunction knob and large display make for intuitive operation.</p><h2>User-friendly</h2><h2>Facts</h2><h2>Model types</h2><h2>CitoPress is available in three variations. See specifications for details.</h2><p>Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable international directives and their appurtenant standards. \nStruers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes to our products without notice.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-24522e66c438c4c34250f51e/citopress5-front-974x410-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>CitoPress-5</h2><strong>CitoPress-5</strong><br> Automatic, electro-hydraulic hot-mounting press with one cylinder. Mounting units are ordered separately.<br><img src=\"/files/struers-file-4889fb48a873f3b5053be8cf/citopress15-front-974x410-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>CitoPress-15</h2><strong>CitoPress-15</strong><br> Advanced, electro-hydraulic hot-mounting press with one cylinder. Built-in Hot Mounting Application Guide with automatic conversion of method parameters. Mounting units are ordered separately. Optional dosing unit CitoDoser and Base Unit, Recirculation Cooling System, Database, and Sensitive mode.<br><img src=\"/files/struers-file-9297465b154c5ae9c2736b31/citopress30-front-974x410-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2>CitoPress-30</h2><p><strong>CitoPress-30</strong><br>Advanced, electro-hydraulic hot-mounting press with two cylinders,which can be used individually. Built-in Hot Mounting Application Guide with automatic conversion of method parameters. Mounting units are ordered separately. Optional dosing unit CitoDoser and Base Unit, Recirculation Cooling System, Database, and Sensitive mode.</p><h2>Technical Data</h2><h2>CitoPress-5/-15/-30 Technical Data Sheet</h2><p>Struers Technical Data Sheets are designed to help you make the best choice of equipment for your particular purpose. You can find important information such as capacity and performance specifications, dimensions, weight, electrical data, noise levels, ambient conditions, and safety. In many cases you can also obtain an overview of accessories offering higher capacity and performance.</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-b96d30fa7ea0453989feac5c/new-tech-sheets-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"/records/struers-library-sds-struers-com-66278\">CitoPress-5/-15/-30 Technical Data Sheet</a></p><h2>Get your brochure for CitoPress</h2><h2>Get your brochure for CitoPress</h2><p>Get the full introduction, descriptive visuals, and key feature descriptions to help you qualify your choice of equipment.\n\n•\tExplanatory fotos\n•\tKey feature descriptions\n•\tTechnical Data Sheet</p><img src=\"/files/struers-file-a22858a294a68fe349d82ef9/new-brochures-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"/files/struers-file-e573d620f84561218318efa0/citopress-15-30.pdf\">Related resource</a></p><h2>Discover more.</h2><img src=\"/files/struers-file-f73fe450622473733e0935d9/citopress-video-preview-1600x880-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/aP0dLBYcoNQ?rel=0\">Watch the source video ↗</a></p><p>CitoPress is a high-performance hot mounting press designed for rapid operation and ease of use, ensuring faster turnaround times and higher productivity. The unique automatic dosing system reduces time spent on mounting by dispensing a preset amount of resin. Furthermore, it minimizes exposure to resin dust and reduces the risk of errors.</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-30</strong><br>\nCitoPress-30 is an advanced &amp; programmable dual cylinder mounting press that offers total process control, database facilities, and synchronous or independent operation of both cylinders.\n</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-15</strong><br>\nCitoPress-15 is an advanced &amp; programmable single cylinder mounting press, offering total process control and database facilities.</p>\n<p><strong>CitoPress-5</strong><br>\nA single cylinder mounting press.\n</p><p>Read more</p><p>Read more</p>",
  "summary": "A range of powerful high-speed hot mounting presses for fast turnarounds in high-volume materialographic and metallographic work areas. CitoPress machines feature an on-screen guide to reduce errors and an optional automatic dosing system to cut mounting time.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-17"
}