Precision sample preparation & engineered diamond materials

Wilmington, DE 19810

Product range

Heatable Die Sets

Heatable die sets bring controlled heating into the pressing cycle. When powder is compacted at temperature it exhibits improved plasticity, reduced internal stress and stronger interparticle bonding, producing fewer cracks and more uniform, high-density pellets.

Thermal-assisted compaction die sets rated to 300 °C and 500 °C, supplied with a temperature controller.

Heatable die set assembly for thermal-assisted pellet compaction

Temperature options

Control

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Heatable die sets

Heatable die set assembly for thermal-assisted pellet compaction

300 °C Heatable Die Set

All sizes, with temperature controller

Additional information

Size / rating

300 °C

Configuration

All sizes, with temperature controller

Die group

heatable

Die heating temperature

0–300 °C

Die material

Alloy tool steel: 440C

Indenter hardness

HRC60 – HRC62

Sample size

All sizes available

Cavity depth

40 mm

Power

300 W

Voltage

220 V / 110 V

Weight

About 10 kg

Heatable die set assembly for thermal-assisted pellet compaction

500 °C Heatable Die Set

All sizes, with temperature controller

Additional information

Size / rating

500 °C

Configuration

All sizes, with temperature controller

Die group

heatable

Die heating temperature

0–500 °C

Die material

Alloy tool steel: 440C

Indenter hardness

HRC60 – HRC62

Sample size

All sizes available

Cavity depth

40 mm

Power

300 W

Voltage

220 V / 110 V

Weight

About 10 kg

How they work

Why temperature matters during compaction

A heatable die set incorporates the same components as a standard pellet die — cavity, punches, and plunger — but with integrated heating elements and temperature controllers.

Improved plasticity

Many materials — polymers, metal oxides, ceramics, catalysts, battery electrode powders and high-moisture minerals — respond to heat during compaction.

Reduced internal stress

Thermal assistance lowers brittleness and lets materials that require a phase change form into uniform pellets.

Better analytical outcome

Fewer cracks and stronger interparticle bonding give clearer spectra and more reliable XRF elemental results.

Where heatable die sets are used