8550 ShatterBox®
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THE NEW 8550 SHATTERBOX® The Spex ShatterBox is a versatile ring and puck mill that can crush and grind many types and sizes of samples with minimal sample loss and increased safety. Our 8550 ShatterBox features an automated locking dish and guided dish positioning with an automatic elevation of the dish for ease of use and greater flexibility. The versatility of sample containers allows for grinding within smaller dishes without the ring as well as the ability to increase sample sizes and capacity with our ring and puck system. SAMPLE TYPES BEFORE & AFTER Cement Additional sample types include sand, slag, ceramics, seeds, grains, pigments and catalyst supports. Ring & Puck Mill Variable Speed Programmable Methods Automated Safety Features

Weight (without grinding container) 440 lb (200 kg) Dimensions 26.6 in (67.5 cm) width x 26 in (66 cm) depth x 54.3 in (138 cm) height Electrical 115 V / 60 Hz (10-amp fuse) or 230 V / 50-60 Hz (5-amp fuse) Operating Rate 800 to1200 rpm (1050 rpm max for tungsten carbide dish) Grinding Containers Grinding containers are available in hardened steel, tungsten carbide, alumina ceramic and zirconia. Small grinding containers are also available in hardened steel or tungsten carbide to grind 20 mL samples. Racks Allows grinding with either one or three small grinding containers in the ShatterBox....