Product Overview
The Specac Mini-Film Maker streamlines the often inconsistent process of creating thin films for infrared transmission spectroscopy. Designed specifically for polymer and plastic analysis, this integrated accessory eliminates the need for bulky industrial presses by combining a hydraulic press, heated platens, and a digital temperature controller into a compact, benchtop-friendly unit. It allows researchers to consistently melt and press samples at controlled temperatures ranging from ambient up to 250°C, ensuring optimal spectral quality without thermal degradation.
Reproducible Thickness for Quantitative Analysis Achieving uniform pathlength is critical for quantitative FTIR studies, and the Mini-Film Maker delivers this through its precision-engineered sizing rings. Users can select from standard thicknesses of 50, 100, 250, and 500 microns to produce films with a formed diameter of 15 mm. The complete kit includes a cooling plate to rapidly solidify samples after pressing, minimizing crystallization effects and ensuring clear, artifact-free spectra. This system is an essential tool for quality control labs and materials research facilities requiring efficient, repeatable sample preparation.