Composite Materials for Construction, Architecture, and Engineering
Norplex-Micarta makes materials engineered for safety, ballistic protection, low flammability, low smoke generation, and low toxicity.
Norplex-Micarta manufactures composite materials for construction, architecture, and engineering that can be used to provide bullet and blast resistance.
Norplex-Micarta recognizes that the needs of architects, designers, engineers, and owners have changed. The ShotBlocker® line of products is now engineered and produced to order. Norplex-Micarta can provide semi-finished raw materials, consolidated panels, or multi-material solutions that serve as a wall covering for bullet-resistant rooms in homes, government facilities, and other architectural projects. These composite materials for construction, architecture, and engineering can be used in a courtroom, bank, check-cashing, gas station, and convenience market armor, providing superior security and protection in walls, doors, and counters.
Our composite materials for construction, architecture, and engineering significantly lower the weight and cost of construction projects while maintaining the structural integrity to protect civilians, government officials, and valuables. These materials come in dimensions commonly used in the construction industry and can be fabricated with commercial grade power tools. Each level provides a high strength-to-weight ratio with good flammability and low smoke ratings. They are lighter, stronger, more compact, and less expensive than other threat protection materials in the market.
Composite materials can provide structural support and appealing aesthetics.
Composite materials can also be utilized as structural elements in designs. Norplex-Micarta produces materials specifically designed to have low flammability, smoke generation, and toxicity (low FST). These composites reduce risks associated with other plastics in architectural applications.
In environments where moisture and corrosion are a concern, engineered composite materials with inherently low moisture uptake and excellent corrosion resistance provide engineers and designers with alternatives to costly coatings.
Finally, laminated products can be used for their aesthetic qualities. Produced in many different colors, and in an array of combinations, some even with unique surface textures, these materials offer architects, designers, and artists new material options to create interesting and functional pieces for industrial, commercial, and even residential applications.