Nicol Scales & Measurement has experience with plastics and polymers from how they are tested in R&D to their use as a material in the production or packaging process and finally to the recycling of these materials so that they may be used again. NSM provides force measurement and materials testing systems for the R&D and QC process and scales and load cells for the production or buying and selling of the raw materials.

From custom systems used for the production of plastic products to unique, money-saving solutions for testing plastics, NSM offers a wealth of knowledge on this industry. Our service and repair capabilities will minimize downtime in production and quality control. The broad scope of our in-house and on-site calibration offerings allow NSM to be a single source calibration provider for many customers which saves them money and helps simplify their calibration process.

Contact us today to see how our experience in this industry can help you.

Analytical Balances

Complete Scales

Digital Force Gauges

Dry Block Heaters

EX/Intrinsically Safe Bench Scales

Extensometers

Floor and Drum Scales

Force Measurement Load Cells and Sensors

Force Testing Accessories

Hardware

High Accuracy Bench Scales

Indicators & Controllers

Material Testing Accessories Software

Mechanical Force Gauges

Mechanical Test Stands

Micro Balances

Minebea Intec Industrial High Resolution

Moisture Balances

Motorized Test Stands

Pogo Machine Design

Portable Bench Scales

Power and Communication

Precision Balances

Programmable Test Stands

Single Column Testing Systems up to 5kN

Splinter Shields

Steel Deck Truck Scales

Test Stand Accessories

Testing Grips and Fixtures

Thermal Chambers

Top Loading Balances

Torque Measurement

Twin Column Bench Mounted Testing Systems up to 100kN

Twin Column Floor Mounted Testing Systems up to 300kN

Weighing Assemblies for Tank and Hopper Weighing

Weighing Platforms Only

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