Norplex-Micarta Invests in State-of-the-Art Dielectric Test Equipment
May 13, 2008
POSTVILLE, IA - Norplex-Micarta, the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites, has recently invested in new state-of-the-art dielectric test equipment for its in-house material testing laboratory. As part of its 1.5 million dollar capital growth expenditure over recent months, the company has installed a new Phoenix Technologies AC Dielectric Test System (Model 6CCE100-5/D149X) to measure dielectric properties in composites used for electrical insulation applications.
Dielectric testing determines the voltage intensity a material can be exposed to before it begins to break down. Dielectric strength is tested by inserting copper electrodes into a composite and gradually increasing the voltage to extremely high levels until the composite dielectrically breaks down. This test simulates the environmental factors that an electrical insulation composite would undergo on a daily basis.
Testing can be conducted on any of Norplex-Micarta's cured composites, including tubing, sheet, and molded products. Norplex-Micarta's composites are used in various electrical applications, including motors, generators, control devices, and power distribution units.
About Norplex-Micarta
Norplex-Micarta is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composites. Norplex-Micarta's vast product line serves power generation, military/aerospace, oil & gas, medical device, electrical device, electronics assembly, construction, heavy industry, and transportation markets throughout Europe, Asia/Pacific, and The Americas. Norplex-Micarta is located at 665 Lybrand Street, Postville, IA 52162; Tel: 563-864-7321; Fax: 563-864-4231; E-mail: info@norplex-micarta.com; Web: www.norplex-micarta.com.
For more editorial information, contact:
Joni Littleton, Program Manager
WARD HILL MARKETING, INC.
360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 5, 3rd Floor
Lawrence, MA 01843 USA
TEL: +1 978-794-5441; FAX: +1 978-688-8418
EMAIL: jlittleton@wardhillmarketing.com
For more technical information, contact:
Alan Johnson, Director of Business Development
NORPLEX-MICARTA
665 Lybrand Street
Postville, IA 52162 USA
TEL: +1 563-864-4275; FAX: +1 563-864-4231
EMAIL: ajohnson@norplex-micarta.com
