GE X-Ray Model XRD-6

• Instrument functions according to Brentano parafocusing geometry for recording diffraction data in the Bragg angle range from -10° through 0° to 165° 2θ
• Reserved exclusively for Pole Figure measurement

Bruker AXS Dimension D8 X-Ray System

• Cu Kα radiation, point source filtered with a graphite monochromator
• X-ray point collimation to various illumination sizes (0.8, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, & 0.05 mm)
• Two-dimensional x-ray detector with 0.04° angle resolution at 15 cm sample-to-detector distance
• Laser / Video microscope sample alignment system
• Structure research, phase analysis, and stress and texture measurements
• Ideal for inhomogenous samples, small devices, and three-dimensional objects where discrete regions of a sample are required for x-ray diffraction analysis

Veeco Nanoscope IIIA Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

• Capable of performing Contact AFM ( solids & fluids), Tapping AFM (solids & fluids), lateral force AFM, Force Imaging, Interleave Scanning, Magnetic force imaging, Electric Techniques and VEECO's nano-mechanical mapping

Olympus BX51 Microscope System

• Instec Hot/Cold Stage
• Temperature range -190° to 400°C
• Polarizers
• Compensators (Brace Kohler and Thick Berek)

Leitz Laborlux Microscope System

• Instec Hot/Cold Storage
• Temperature range -190° to 400°C

Microstar Cyro Ultra Microtome

• Preparation of samples for SEM and TEM

Tech Pro ViscTech Moving Die Rheometer

• Mooney Viscosity via ASTM D1646

Bohlin (Malvern) RH7 Capillary Rheometer

• Dual Bore
• Bagley Correction Capable
• Can be set up for fiber pulling

Gemini (Malvern) Rotational Rheometer

• -10° to 105°C Temp Range
• Parallel Plate and Cone & Plate

TA Instruments Model Q2000 Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

• Temperature range -90°C to 550°C
• 0.5 – 100 mg sample size

TA Instruments Model 2920 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

• Room Temperature to 725°C
• Inert atmosphere above 600°C

TA Instruments Model Q50 Thermogravimetric Analysis Instrument (TGA)

• Room Temperature to 1000°C
• Inert atmosphere or air; 0.1 - 100°C/min

TA Instruments Model 2950 Thermogravimetric Analysis Instrument (TGA)

• Room Temperature to 1000°C
• Inert atmosphere or air; 0.1 - 100°C/min

TMI ASTM Izod and Notched Izod Impact Tester

• Equipped with 2,5,10 and 30 lb hammers

Nicolet 380 FT/IR

• Liquid Nitrogen Cooling
• Microscope
• Transmission, and ATR Capable

Illinois Instruments 8001 Oxygen Permeation Instrument

• Room Temperature Only
• RH available from 20% - 90% on both O2 and N2 streams
• Measures OTR from 0.008 - 432000 cc/100 in²/day (0.0005 - 28000cc/m²/day)
• Gas Pressure 25 - 45 psi

ABBE Mark II Refractometer

• Refractive index measurements of liquids and thin films

Hommel T500 Surface Profiler

• Provides various measures of surface roughness

Iwamoto BiAxial Stretcher

• Minimum sample size of 13 cm X 13 cm
• Minimum stretch rate is 1 mm/sec; Maximum stretch rate 99 mm/sec
• Temperature range of 25°C to 100°C is possible
• Stress vs Strain curves can be reported
• Can report Extension Ratio, % Extension or Strain

Emitack K575X Sputter Coater

• Gold or Silver Target Available

Instron 5567 Tensile Tester

• 100 N, 1kN, 10 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN load cells
• Tensile and Compression capable

Instron 4204 Tensile Tester

• Temperature Chamber
• 100 N, 1kN, 10 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN load cells
• Tensile and Compression capable

Carver Compression Press (pictured on left side of photograph)

• 4000 psi, 300°C

Wabash Compression Press (pictured on right side of photograph)

• 20 ton, 300°C

TMP Vacuum Compression Press

• 35 ton, 300°C

Haake Minilab

• Conical Twin Screws
• approximate 8 g capacity
• single temperature zone
• max temp 300°C

DSM Mini Injection Molder

• 2 heating zones
• max temp 300°C
• shot size approximately 12 cc

Brabender Prep Center

• CEE6 Mixing Bowl
• Banbury, CAM and Roller Blades
• 200g capacity

Brabender Plasticorder

• REE6 Mixing Bowl, Sigma, Banbury, Roller and CAM Blades
• 40 - 80 g capacity
• Single screw extruder attachment with strand die

Barwell IM260/1500 Rubber Injection Molder

• Mold produces ASTM Test Bars
• 40 g shot size
• Rubber strip feed

Battenfield 80 Ton Injection Molding Machine

• Produces 4 inch diameter, 3/16 thick plaque

55 Ton VanDorn Injection Molder

• Produces standard ASTM Tensile, Flex and Impact Bars

VanDorn 28-80 Injection Molder

• 28 Ton Press
• Produces standard ASTM Tesile, Flex and Impact Bars

W&P ZSK-30 Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder

• 30 mm screws
• 28.5 L/D
• Equipped with ribbon die (1.5" wide x 0.05 thick)
• 2 Cylindrical Dies, 0.12" in diameter; 0.4" diameter
• Maximum Temperature 325°C

Milacron S Pak 75 Single Screw Extruder

• 3/4 inch screw, L/D 24
• Equipped with Capillary Die, Ribbon Die, Dual Strand Die
• Max temperature 300°C

Wayne Blown Film Line

• Films can be blown in the 1 - 3 mil range
• Max width 6-8 inches depending on material
• Equipped with 3/4 inch screw, LD 24