Materials & Textiles College of Engineering - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Materials & Textiles College of Engineering

Research Equipment

Most of this equipment is also available for use by outside organizations on a collaborative basis or for a fee. Students are available to help with the operation and interpretation of data.

As a member of the National Textile Center, we can access equipment and instrumentation at the other NTC Universities (Clemson, Auburn, UC Davis, Cornell, NCSU, Phila. University, and GA Tech).

Microscopy and Analytical Equipment

TA Instruments DSC Q1000, TGA Q500: Operating Instructions
High Speed CCD Imaging System Capable of 100 ns - 1 ms exposure (1999)
Varian FTIR Bench and Microscope (2004)
Leitz Polarized Light Microscope (1997)
Leitz/Wild Photomacroscope (1997)
Olympus Hand-Held Video Microscope (1995)
Image Processor (1995)
American Optical Polarized Light Microscopes
Baush & Lomb Dark Field Microscop
Baush & Lomb Polaroid Microscope
Research and Student Microscopes with various objectives and oculars
Photomicrography System
Microtome Cross-Sectioning Devices

Yarn Processing Equipment

Shirley Miniature Spinning Plant

Knitting Machines

Electronic Warp Knitting Machine (2000)
Bentley Model K12FH, Two-Feed Sock Machine
Karl Mayer Type RML-6 Raschel Machine
Universal V-Bed Machine, model Supramat A
H. Brinton Hosiery Machine
Lamb Hand Knit V-Bed Machine
Aveco table Model tricot Machine
Lamb Model 102SH, 14", 7 Cut, V-Bed Machine
Lamb Model 2NBA-4A Four Needle Braider

Textile Chemistry, Dyeing and Finishing Equipment

Fiber Optic-Based Spectrophotometer/
Computer-Interfaced Ocean Optics Miniature Spectrophotometer (1999)
Macbeth Color Eye Computer Matching System (1998)
Ahiba Nuance IR Laboratory Dye Machine
Brookfield Viscometer
Thermolyne Model 1500 Furnace
A.A.T.C.C. Crockmeter
Blue M Forced Air Oven (1990)
Atlas Launderometer
Williams 12 inch In-Line Fabric Steaming Apparatus
L & W 12 inch Padding/Squeeze Roll Apparatus
L & W 18 inch Single Pattern Laboratory Roller Printer

Composites / Flocking Equipment

McLean-Anderson Automated Filament Winding Machine (1999)
Upflock Machine (1998)
triboelectric Flock Machine (1998)
Flock Display Unit - 24 x / 72 x projection microscope (1997)
Flock Motion Tester (1997)
Flock Abrasion Tester (Model APG 1000) (1997)
Flock Siftabilty Tester(Model RPG 1000) (1997)
High Tension Field Strength Meter (1997)
Flock Conductivity Meter (1997)
Hand Flocking Unit (Model HEK 100) (1997)
Electrostatic-Pneumatic Flocking Plant (Model EPF) New England Butt Braider
Laboratory Beater Bar Flocking Machine (1995)
Blue M Forced Air Oven for curing (1990)
Damon/IEC Floor Model Centrifuge and Accessories
Carver 12" x 12" Hot Press (1995

Physical Testing Equipment

Instron Model 5569 Testing Machine (1999)
Fiber Array Sorters for cotton, man-made and wool fibers
Micronaires, three (3)
Emerson Conditioning Oven
Brabender Conditioning Oven
Pressley Cotton Fiber Break Testers, two (2)
Shirley Analyzer
Fiber Blender
Hand Combs, three (3) sets
Elmendorf Tear Tester, 0 - 5 pounds
Uster Evenness Tester with Quadratic Integrator, Imperfection Counter,
Taber Abrader, Single Head
Random Tumble Pill Tester
Atlas Snag Tester and Atlas Launderometer

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