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Our vision is to be a global leader in the commercialisation of advanced materials that enable the technologies of tomorrow. With a legacy of 175+ years of manufacturing expertise in inorganic chemical manufacturing, we have built up a portfolio of world-leading products in markets as diverse as life sciences, performance coatings, polymers, electronics, gas absorbents and renewable energy.
We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of our customers, using industry-leading manufacturing technology combined with world-class chemistry R&D and analytical capabilities, and all backed by the significant resources of our FTSE 250 parent company, Synthomer plc.
Norplex-Micarta is a leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composite materials based on impregnation and lamination technology. Norplex-Micarta manufactures the highest quality specialty sheet products, prepregs, rods, molded shapes, and tubes to meet demanding applications for OEMs and fabricators around the world.
The global headquarters of Norplex-Micarta is located in Postville, Iowa, USA. To support the demand for thermoset composite materials in Asia, the Company also operates a facility in Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China.
Norplex-Micarta produces sheets, tubes, rods, and other specialty molded shapes for thousands of different applications in dozens of different industries.
The Postville, Iowa facility is equipped with a variety of impregnation and downstream equipment to serve the varied needs of the industrial market. Prepreg can be produced on either horizontal or vertical machines as required to match the requirements of the fabrication process. Norplex-Micarta processes sheets and stock shapes internally.
Sheets are regularly produced at 6 inches (150 mm) thick, and several materials can be produced as a monolithic sheet as thick as 12 inches (300 mm). Tubes are produced on IDs ranging from 0.094 inches (2.3 mm) to 48 inches (1.2 meters) on specially built mandrels. These materials are generally further processed by firms that specialize in the machining, punching, or other stock removal fabrication process.
METTON Liquid Molding Resin is a RIM process (Reaction Injection Molding) where a low-viscosity liquid is injected into a closed mold to produce plastic parts with consistent dimensions, thickness, weight and quality. The mechanical properties are similar to engineering thermoplastics such as PC/ABS, with high impact strength and excellent adhesion to paints and adhesives.
Design freedom and integrated functionality are benefits that help replace traditional materials such as FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), SMC (sheet molding compound), wood and metal. Having a viscosity similar to motor oil means that internal mold pressures are very low, which keeps the costs down for the necessary molding equipment versus processes such as injection molding. Due to the low viscosity, it is possible to mold very large parts in the size range of 120 ft² (9 m²), or injection sizes as large as 150 pounds (70 kg) or more. Large parts with very high impact strength are a hallmark of METTON Liquid Molding Resin.
Epolin is the recognized leader in the development and manufacture of UV, Visible, and Near Infrared Absorbing dyes and thermoplastic compounds. Our materials add premium performance to laser & welding eyewear, security inks, light filters, touch screens and night vision products. Epolin was founded in 1983 and resides in Newark, New Jersey. Epolin is a division of Chroma Color Corporation.
Trusted by more than 10,000 customers from 2,000+ research labs and innovative companies worldwide, MSE Supplies LLC is a U.S.-based leading supplier of high quality materials, equipment and materials characterization analytical services for both research and production. We provide both standard and custom-made products and solutions to meet customer-specific requirements.
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