Introducing a system tailored to your big scale thinking.
No one else can offer the flexibility to change and modify for the needs of research and development of advanced fiber processing techniques like Harper.
These fully integrated and extensively outfitted Microlines are configured for customization with advanced performance equal to our production scale lines, but in a modest scale for research and development customers. Most lab-scale testing is performed in discontinuous batch processing steps; the Harper International thermal processing system provides continuous conversion of filamentary material. The system is equally suited for both potential industry clients as well as national and academic research institutes.
- Reliable data for very small tow sizes
- Flexibility in precursor materials
- Precise atmosphere & temperature controls
- Faster ramp up times
- Single or multiple dip systems for surface treatment
- Low minimum loading point to enable research on minimal filament counts
A Complete, Fully Customizable System:
Our Microline system includes all of these highly customizable operations:
- Creel: Up to (8) positions
- Oxidation Oven: Up to 300°C, with multiple Zones of Control
- Drive Stands: Multiple locations throughout the system
- LT & HT Furnace: Pre-carbonization and Carbonization up to 1000°C / 1600°C
- Optional Pretreatment System
- Optional Surface Treatment System
- Optional Sizing System
- Optional UHT Furnace for Carbonization: Up to 2800° C
- Overall Plant Footprint approximately 40m L x 10m W x 4m H
Additionally, Harper offers testing facilities for its customers if needed prior to equipment investment to assist with research and process development.
Contact us today to learn why Harper is the world leader in carbon fiber conversion technology, from research scale up to full production lines.