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Norplex Micarta Invests in New Instron Machine

17 Jan '12
2 min read

Norplex-Micarta, the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites, is pleased to announce the addition of a Model 4486 Instron machine to their quality assurance laboratory.

An Instron machine is a computer-controlled unit designed to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials. The machine is equipped with pneumatic jaws with a 60,000-pound load capacity. The Instron has the ability to test strength and modulus physical properties on sheets up to 1.125? thick and tubes with a maximum OD of 1.40?. It is also equipped with an environmental oven having a temperature range of -100º F to 600º F.

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