| Die sleeve inner diameter | 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) |
| Die sleeve outer diameter | 45 mm (1.77 inches) |
| Typical force for quality pellets | 875-2650 lb (0.44-1.3 ton, 4.3-13 kN) |
| 50mm height | 90mm height | |
| Die sleeve height | 50 mm (1.96 inches) | 90mm (3.54 inches) |
| Assembled height with spacers (w/o powder)* | 104 mm (4 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Assembled height no spacers (w/o powder)* | 84 mm (3.3 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Typical Max pellet length** | 25.4mm (1 inch) | 50.8mm (2 inch) |
| D2 Tool Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Yield Strength Hardened Steel | 80,000 psi (550 MPa) |
160,000 psi (1100 MPa) |
| Recommended max loading (@ 50%) | 40,000 psi (275 MPa) | 80,000 psi (550 MPa) |
| Recommended max force |
7010 lb (3.5 ton, 31 kN)
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14,020 lb (7 tons, 62 kN) |
| Typical force for quality pellets | 875-2650 lb (0.44-1.3 ton, 4.3-13 kN) |
*If making thicker pellets, the die set can operate just the same without spacers.
**Pending on the material you are pressing with and the method of loading the die set.
With your die set order we’ll include:
- Die sleeve
- Plunger rod
- 2 x spacers
- Base plate
- Aluminium release ring with cutout for viewing pellet during release
Shipping: Free fast shipping across USA and Canada
Material: hardened tool steel (Rockwell hardness >C60) polished to a high tolerance fit.
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Worldwide shipping, Free to North America
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Precision Made, Individually Inspected
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High Strength Heat Treated Steel
1/2 inch (12.7mm) Pellet Die Sets are commonly used in material science for making larger KBr pellets for FTIR. 1/2 inch (12.7mm) Pellet Dies are easy to use and easy to handle. If 1/2 inch (12.7mm) just won't work for you we also hold stock of 13 mm or a 12 mm pellet die sets.
The 12 inch (12.7mm) die set comes in two material options -
D2 Tool Steel. For most pellets our standard die sets will be perfect for the job. It is made of hardened tool steel (Rockwell hardness >C60) for long lasting trouble free performance. Sleeve is polished to high tolerances to allow the hardened tool steel plunger to slide through perfectly. Plunger and spacers are made from high yield strength steel, machined and polished to high tolerance for the perfect fit. Interior surfaces are ground to mirror-like finish.
Stainless Steel. For a die set with great corrosion resistance and with for those heating their dies up to max 250°C (482°F), this is a great choice. Stainless steel is a more expensive starting material and is is slower to machine which leads to than a slightly higher costs than our regular die sets. Our stainless die sets are heat treated for high hardness (~C58) and have extremely high strength (120,000 psi).
Video below is of the 12 mm die set to show operation
For an animation of die assembly, powder pressing and release click here.
Safety:
- Always wear googles and safety protection equipment
- Clean well after use to prevent rusting.
- Do not apply pressure beyond shown on table.
- See our tips for making perfect pellets here.
Pellet Die set for making 1/2 inch (12.7mm) pellets from powders.