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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.

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Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR150KPlus Twin Column Floor Mounted Testing Systems up to 300kN
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NicolMarch 24, 2020Essential Industries ServicesNSM is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited organization that provides critical products and support services to numerous Essential Industries. Our team is ...
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Breakaway EffectsNovember 2, 2016Breakaway Effects Tests the Stiffness and Flexibility of Stunt GlassBreakaway Effects, a leading stunt glass manufacturer, used the EZ20 test machine to test the stiffness and flexibility of stunt ...
Painter 1246619 960 720November 2, 2016EZ20 Test Machine Used by Exeter Advanced Technologies Measure the Behavior of Paint CoatingMaterials characterization specialists at Exeter Advanced Technologies used the EZ20 test machine to measure the behavior of paint coating. Introduction The worst-case ...
B4d051ae901dfbcac20da82fd85feb48November 2, 2016LR30K Plus Used by Furniture Manufacturer OneLeg Performs Tensile and Compression TestsThe furniture manufacturer OneLeg used the LR30K Plus materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments to perform tensile tests and compression tests ...
Efaflex 1630742 960 720February 23, 2016Making a Drum Scale Mobile with Attached Ramp for Easier Loading and UnloadingThe Clients – Warehouses, manufacturing facilities and all customers with portability needs The Challenge – To make a drum scale mobile with ...
Green 72772 960 720November 21, 2011Plastic Pipe Manufacturer Mixes Raw Ingredients and Needs Automated SystemA plastic pipe manufacturer mixes raw ingredients together to make plastic piping.  Their facility runs 24/7 so down time must ...
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Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017An Innovative Solution White PaperThe cost for hand-harvesting operations has steadily increased over the years without regard to the delivered-in price that growers receive. Growers ...
Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017Beginning a Beautiful Relationship with 9104 Omnicells White PaperFairbanks has a solid and successful track record in tank weighing assemblies, and the word is spreading. Many industrial processes need and ...
Fairbanks logo sizedApril 17, 2017Best Practices White PaperMaintenance practices don’t immediately show profit or savings but good practices prevent short and long-term expenses. Here is the good ...
Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017Coal Tar Undercoating White PaperIn 2001, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) released a study that calculated the cost of corrosion to the United States ...
Minebea Intec Logo Rz 4c 1 1 E1474997743711November 1, 2016Enhancing Scale Performance for Multi-Component BatchingBatching systems, whether manual or automated, are everywhere. Compounding liquid solutions or blending powdered components into a final mixture is ...
Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017Foodborne Illnesses White Paper• 3,000 deaths • 1 in every 6 Americans get sick (that’s 48 million people) • 128,000 hospitalizations These yearly estimates are provided ...
AmetekNovember 1, 2016Force Measurement ExplainedForce measurement is used in many differing types of applications and may be accomplished with devices utilizing differing technologies. Typical ...
Fairbanks logo sizedApril 17, 2017IP69K White PaperWhat is IP69K? Is this a concern for me? If so, how can I be protected?
AmetekNovember 1, 2016Is Force Measurement Evolving into Materials Testing?In the past force measurement generally meant obtaining a peak load measurement on a product, part or material to verify ...
Nicol Scales 2011 Final E1323713416349November 1, 2016Load Cell Application and Test GuidelinesA load cell is a device that is used to measure weight or force. W hen a force is applied ...
Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017PDQ Scale White PaperAn area Sales manager (ASM) had developed a relationship with a local pipe company and uncovered an opportunity to help them ...
Fairbanks logo sizedJune 26, 2017QuickSilver Bench Scale meets all demands of Gulf Coast supermarket chainAlong America’s Gulf Coast, from Gulf Shores, Ala., to Layfayette, La., you will find locations for regional supermarket chain, Rouses Food Market. From ...
Fairbanks logo sizedApril 17, 2017Scale Maintenance White PaperDo not be fooled by service companies selling scale maintenance agreements that lack focus on calibration. Calibration is the most ...
Nicol Scales 2011 Final E1323713416349November 1, 2016Selecting a Testing, Calibration or Measurement SupplierWhen selecting a supplier to fulfill your testing, calibration or measurement needs, you need to be sure that they can ...
Chatillon Precision Weighing LogoNovember 1, 2016Single Column Force Testers Offer Practical and Affordable Force Testing SolutionsSingle column force testers today represent the largest single market segment of the force testing marketplace for a number of ...
Nicol Scales 2011 Final E1323713416349November 1, 2016Tank Weighing Woes: Why Load Cells have a Bad Reputation and What Needs to be Done to Fix itMany manufacturing facilities currently have load cells installed in tank systems that are no longer operational. Most of the times ...
Logo Rice Lake Condec ComponentsNovember 1, 2016The Benefits of Buying LocalBusinesses are turning to the Internet for a wide variety of purchases, including scales. Although convenient and sometimes less expensive, ...
Sartorius Logo sizedNovember 1, 2016USP Chapter 41: “Balances”This chapter states the requirements for balances used for materials that must be accurately weighed (see General Notices, 8.20). Unless ...
Press Releases
CastorNovember 17, 2014The Solution to Weighing Mobile Tanks and Reactors – a Caster Load Cell SystemHow do you weigh product accurately in a portable tank, vessel or reactor? With a specially designed  caster load cell! Read ...
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