Double-dosing lowers consumables consumption

AbraPol is designed for both 300 and 350 mm (12” / 14”) diameter discs. To ensure the best distribution of suspensions and lubricants, these are dosed via two dosing nozzles. The DP-Pump unit contains two pumps, one for each dosing nozzle, to ensure equal dosing from both nozzles. When combined with a 350 mm (14”) disc, double-dosing gives you the best possible distribution on the polishing surface. This can reduce surface wear by up to 70%, lowering your consumption of consumables.

Up to 6 individual pump units

AbraPol can be equipped with up to six individual pump units to cover all requirements. This can be six DP-Pump units or a combination of DP-Pump units and up to 2 OP-Pump units. The OP-Pump unit is specially designed so the tubes are cleaned with water after end preparation, which avoids clogging of tubes and nozzles.

Stainless steel bowl for improved lifetime

Made from high-quality stainless steel, AbraPol’s bowl is less likely to be damaged if a specimen is lost at high speed, reducing maintenance requirements and increasing safety. The bowl comes with a lifetime corrosion warranty on breakthrough corrosion. A special AbraPol disposable bowl liner is also available for easy cleaning.

Non-clogging outlet stops blockages

The AbraPol has a large (50 mm / 2" diameter) outlet and a drain tube with a smooth inner surface to ensure that grinding water does not clog the bowl. The bowl’s outlet can easily be cleaned using a brush or ‘bottle-brush’ without pushing the drain tube away from the outlet.

Removal rate sensor for a more accurate process

AbraPol’s built-in removal sensor ensures precise material removal no matter your material. When using time to measure material removal, there is a risk of too much or too little material being removed, especially when working with very small or very large/hard specimens. Measuring material removal instead will ensure you only remove the material required, saving you time in the next process step.

Recirculation unit for cost-efficient water use

Cooling water minimizes heat when grinding. The AbraPol’s integrated recirculation cooling water unit ensures cost-efficient water utilization and collects removed abrasives to lower your water consumption and reduce the amount of classified products spent. The unit is easy to access for maintenance and cooling water control. For improved safety, the three-phase recirculation pump is connected directly to the AbraPol machine to ensure the emergency stop also stops the recirculation pump.

Vary rotational speed for careful or fast preparation

On the AbraPol, the rotational speeds of both the disc and the specimen holder can be adjusted for either very careful or very fast preparation. The disc speed can be set from 40 – 600 rpm; specimen holder speed from 50 - 300 rpm.

Strong safety cover for operator safety

AbraPol has a strong transparent safety cover for maximum operator safety. The safety cover keeps fumes inside the machine and reduces noise. In manual mode, the preparation disc can rotate without the safety cover locked. However, in semi-automatic mode, the machine can only be started when the cover is closed; the cover can only be opened again once the machine has stopped completely. The machine also includes an emergency stop, which stops all machine functions.

External fume extraction for greater safety

To improve the working environment, AbraPol can be connected to an external exhaust system via the built-in exhaust tube. This ensures the safe extraction of fumes, such as from alcohol-based consumables.

User-friendly interface for minimal training

AbraPol is easy to operate, making extensive training unnecessary. A large and clear display with large icons gives the operator a perfect overview of process parameters. The multipurpose turn/push knob makes navigation easy. The countdown feature allows the operator to see the remaining preparation time or remaining material removal.

Beacon for monitoring from across the lab

The colored beacon on AbraPol enables the operator to monitor the machine’s operating state from a distance. The different colored lamps on the beacon can be set up individually to give the operator specific status information as required.

DP-Pump unit calibration for high reproducibility

AbraPol helps you increase the reproducibility of your preparation results by ensuring equal dosing of suspensions and lubricants. To lower the dosing tolerances, AbraPol’s DP-Pump units can be calibrated using a special calibration procedure included in the software.