Applications

Materials research: ceramics, composites, construction materials, cosmetics, drugs, pharmaceuticals, powder metals, printed circuit boards, rubber, silicone and other elastomers, soil, thermoplastic resins and thermosets.
Quality and performance testing of physical properties: compression strength, flexural strength, shear strength, flow and color dispersion.
Lab testing: ASTM test plaque or bar molds for polyethylene and polypropylene.
Laminating: credit cards, ID cards, plaques and printed circuit boards
Other applications: composite molding, compression molding, crushing, encapsulation, extrusion, forming, insert pressing, producing KBr pellets for infrared spectroscopy, metal forming (dimpling), insert molding, oil extraction, pelletizing, specimen preparation, splice molding, splitting chilled oils, transfer molding, and vulcanizing rubber stamps.

Specialized Applications

Special presses dedicated to specific applications include ASTM test plaque or bar molding, pellet making (KBr specimens for infrared an x-ray spectroscopy), laminating and rubber stamp molding.

Custom Presses, Too

In addition to the model shown on this web site, Carver designs and manufactures a wide variety of custom made presses and accessories to suit your specific application. Please consult the factory for any equipment not specifically listed on this site.

Wabash MPI Production Presses

Our sister company, is the premier source for production presses. To access more information on Wabash MPI, go to www.wabashmpi.com.

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