
MultiEQP-100 Metallic Samples Processing Unit





The MultiEQP-100 Metallic Samples Processing Unit is a highly versatile hydraulic system designed for the treatment and preparation of metallic samples in analytical laboratories and industrial environments. Developed as a multipurpose equipment platform, the MultiEQP-100 can perform a wide range of sample preparation processes including cutting, crushing, punching, pressing, chopping, and conforming, making it an essential tool for laboratories handling metallic materials.
Sample preparation is a critical step in many metallurgical and analytical workflows. The MultiEQP-100 addresses this requirement by combining several processing capabilities into a single integrated system, allowing laboratories to perform multiple sample preparation operations efficiently and safely. This multifunctional approach significantly reduces the need for separate equipment while improving laboratory productivity and workflow efficiency.
One of the main advantages of the MultiEQP-100 is its high versatility and modular design. The system can combine up to three independent working stations, each capable of performing different processing tasks depending on the installed tool. These working units allow operators to perform multiple operations within the same equipment, such as pressing pellets, cutting metal samples, crushing materials, or punching test pins.
The system supports several specialized tools designed for different sample preparation methods. For example, the pressing tool can be used to produce pellets of various diameters that can later be analyzed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The punching tool allows operators to produce up to three pins simultaneously, which can be used for analysis in elemental analyzers. The crushing and conforming tools enable the preparation of flat and uniform surfaces for analysis using spark spectrophotometry, ensuring accurate and reliable analytical results.
The MultiEQP-100 also includes a chopping tool, specifically designed for cutting metallic “lollipop” samples by removing the sample stick so that the remaining test piece can be easily processed in automated or robotic laboratory systems. This capability makes the equipment particularly useful in laboratories that use automated sample preparation or robotic analysis systems.
Another key feature of the MultiEQP-100 is its quick and secure tool exchange system, specially developed for EQUILAB presses. This system allows operators to rapidly change between different processing tools while maintaining safe operation and minimizing downtime. As a result, laboratories can easily switch between different sample preparation processes depending on their operational needs.
The equipment is powered by a high-performance hydraulic system capable of generating up to 50 tons of pressure, providing the force required to process metallic samples effectively. This high pressing capacity ensures reliable results when performing demanding operations such as metal pressing, crushing, or forming.
The MultiEQP-100 is also designed with operator safety and productivity in mind. The system includes a safety cabinet constructed from aluminium and polycarbonate, protecting the operator while allowing clear visibility of the processing area. An encoded open-door detection system ensures that the equipment cannot operate while the safety cabinet is open, providing an additional layer of safety during operation.
Control of the entire system is managed through a central control unit equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display. The intuitive software interface allows operators to easily configure and monitor all processing operations, manage working stations, and store up to five programmable working programs. Each working unit can be operated either through the central control unit or directly from the working station itself, providing flexibility in laboratory workflows.
With its combination of multifunctional capability, powerful hydraulic performance, and advanced control system, the MultiEQP-100 provides laboratories with a highly efficient and productive solution for metallic sample preparation. Its ability to perform multiple processing tasks within a single system makes it a valuable instrument for metallurgical laboratories, industrial testing facilities, and research environments.
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Multipurpose hydraulic system for metallic sample preparation
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Performs pressing, cutting, crushing, punching, chopping, and conforming
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Supports up to three independent working stations
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Quick tool exchange system for efficient workflow
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Produces pellets for XRF analysis
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Punching tool capable of producing up to three pins simultaneously
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Crushing and conforming tools for spark spectrophotometry sample preparation
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Chopping tool for lollipop sample processing in robotic systems
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Maximum pressure of 50 tons
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Up to 5 programmable working programs
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7-inch touchscreen control interface
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Safety cabinet with open-door detection system
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Robust design for industrial laboratory environments
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High productivity with automated working cycles
The MultiEQP-100 Metallic Samples Processing Unit is widely used in laboratories performing metallic sample preparation and analysis.
Typical applications include:
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Metallurgy laboratories
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Cement industry laboratories
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Thermal power plants
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Environmental laboratories
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Recycling and material recovery industries
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Geology and mineralogy laboratories
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Ceramics industry
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Industrial quality control laboratories
Typical preparation tasks include:
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Pressing pellets for XRF analysis
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Punching pins for elemental analyzers
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Preparing flat metallic surfaces for spark spectrometry
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Cutting and chopping metallic samples
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Processing metallic test samples for robotic analysis systems
The MultiEQP-100 is operated through a central control unit equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display.
The intuitive control software allows operators to:
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Manage up to three working units from a single control interface
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Configure and store up to five programmable processing programs
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Control processing cycles and operation time
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Monitor pressure through a digital manometer
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Automate working cycles using magnetic end-of-cycle sensors
The system ensures efficient operation, safe processing, and repeatable sample preparation.
| Working principle | Pressure |
| Applications | Cement industry, metallurgy, thermal plants, environmental laboratories, material recovery industry, recycling industry, geology and mineralogy, ceramics industry |
| Samples | Metallic samples |
| Pressing tools | Standard diameters 32 mm and 40 mm; other diameters and shapes on demand |
| Cutting tool | 3 pins of 6 mm diameter |
| Crushing tool | Maximum contact surface 53 mm diameter |
| Conforming tool | Mushroom shape type for copper rods (other diameters on request) |
| Chopping tool | For lollipop-type test samples |
| Maximum working pressure | 50 T |
| Working units | Up to 3 per control unit |
| Safety cabinet | Yes, aluminium / polycarbonate |
| Open door detector | Yes, encoded |
| Performance | < 30 cycles per hour per working unit |
| Programs | Programmable, up to 5 programs |
| Double cycle pressing | Yes |
| Operation time | Configurable (seconds) |
| Pressure control valve | Yes |
| Pressure release valve | Yes, overpressure valve |
| Manometer | Digital |
| Working temperature | 10°C – 35°C |
| Display | 7-inch touchscreen |
| Maximum piston stroke | 53 mm |
| Lower pressing area diameter | 80 mm |
| Upper pressing area diameter | 80 mm |
| Distance between pressing areas (max) | 84 mm |
| Distance between pressing areas (min) | 31 mm |
| Width pressure area | 95 mm |
| Depth pressure area | 290 mm |
| Pmax hydraulic board | 440 bar |
| Power supply | 220 VAC, 50 Hz (single phase) |
| Engine | 550 W |
| Maximum power | 750 W |
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Safety / Certification | CE; UKCA |
| Working unit dimensions | 500 (H) × 310 (W) × 420 (D) mm |
| Control unit dimensions | 240 (H) × 510 (W) × 420 (D) mm |
| Working unit weight | 40 kg |
| Control unit weight | 60 kg |

