POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Customers can compound a resin, injection mold ASTM test specimen, characterize their material in our testing lab, simulate an injection molding process and attend polymer education seminars all in one facility:
The Polymers Center.

POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Customers can compound a resin, injection mold ASTM test specimen, characterize their material in our testing lab, simulate an injection molding process and attend polymer education seminars all in one facility:
The Polymers Center.

Need to learn why your material is failing, what the physical properties of a resin are, or how to solve flow issues?

Processors come to the Polymers Center for mechanical, rheological and chemical analysis of their materials. We assist them in analyzing their existing material blends and identify new ones using our fully-equipped laboratory resources. In many cases, we act as a third-party verification, alleviating the problems caused between vendors and processors.

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Need help with compounding and extrusion?

Our center maintains state-of-the-art equipment for compounding and extrusion. We maintain single screw and twin-screw extruders for lab scale to full-scale production. We have the capability of making mono-layer cast and blown film. All of our compounding lines are equipped with gravimetric feeders and we can strand or underwater pelletize. Our compounding lines are scaled for development work from as little as 5 lbs/hour to production speeds of up to 1500 lbs/hour.

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Want to increase your knowledge in polymer materials, part design, injection molding, and extrusion?

The Polymers Center courses emphasize real world experience and hands-on interaction with state-of-the-art equipment. Our certified instructors are knowledgeable in the latest polymer processing techniques and are committed to providing professionals with the skills and expertise they need to succeed.

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Need help evaluating injection molding problems?

Our center maintains state-of-the-art equipment for injection molding. We have three injection molding machines dedicated to research and development, and training. Additionally, we provide support for short-run product needs and extensive tooling trials. The molds we have available include a 2”x3” variable thickness plaque mold, a spiral flow mold, and an ASTM test specimen mold.

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Supporting, Maintaining And Encouraging The Strength And Growth Of The Polymer Industry.

The Polymers Center was created to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and assist companies in the plastics industry. We offer the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts in a facility equipped with the latest technology to optimize product and process results.

NC STATE’S INDUSTRY EXPANSION SOLUTIONS (IES)

IES partners with business, industry, education and government agencies to provide the latest in expertise, research, and technology.
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RENT OUR FULLY EQUIPPED MEETING ROOM

The Polymers Center is equipped with a large, professional meeting venue, perfect for your next training seminar, class or special meeting.
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THE JOSEPH Y. BENNETT ENDOWMENT

A new endowment to support charitable and educational activities related to The Polymers Center of Excellence.
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