Port-A-Press KBr Pellet Die Kit

Product Description

NATIONALs Port-A-Press is the most economical, full-scale, KBr pellet press on the market, and it produces pellets that are as transparent as those made with a 12 ton hydraulic press. It uses a torque wrench to permit the user to apply the same amount of pressure from pellet to pellet thereby facilitating reproducibility of results. The square frame of the Port-A-Press can either be inserted in a bench mounted vise or in the channel shaped holder provided with the press (shown in photo) which can be mounted to a work bench. The press can also be operated by laying the frame on the edge of a table and holding the frame with one hand while the torque wrench is tightened with the other hand. Pressure is applied to the die set as the threaded lead screw and toggle pad assembly is screwed through the threaded frame using the torque wrench. The torque wrench easily generates 20 foot pounds of torque without the use of excessive strength, which is sufficient to produce 16,4320 lbs/in² of pressure on the die set. This is the equivalent of 8 tons of pressure and forms a very clear pellet. The anvils of the 7mm die sets are hardened with optically polished faces and use the same aerospace grade of nickel based alloy as the Quick Press with which they are interchangeable. The dies are loaded in the same manner as the Quick Press die sets.

Part No.	Description
43212-188	KBr Port-A- Press Kit, complete with 7mm die set, torque wrench, channel holder and pellet press
43212-189	Die Set7mm
43212-191	Die Set4mm
43212-190	Die Set2mm
43212-7685	Two (2) piece collar wtih 13mm insert for automated carousel mounting
43212-4706	10 pack of 7mm collars/KBr pellet mounts
43212-4607	Sample Holder to mount collars containing pellets in spectrophotometer
43212-3044	Torque wrench for Port-A-Press
43212-4459	Socket of Torque wrench
43211-184	SpectroGrade KBr powder100 grams

Precision in FTIR Sample Preparation

This die kit is specifically designed to produce uniform, transparent KBr pellets for FTIR spectroscopy. The 13 mm die diameter and specialized spacers help achieve consistent results for reliable spectroscopic analysis.


Convenient, Manual Operation

No electrical connection is necessary. The Port-A-Press KBr Pellet Die Kit works entirely through manual effort, making it ideal for various laboratory settings and fieldwork. Its simple assembly streamlines the pellet-making process.


Easy Cleaning and Maintenance

The kit components can be easily disassembled, allowing thorough cleaning between uses. This not only ensures sample purity but also extends the lifespan of your laboratory equipment.