Composite Materials Laboratory

Address:
South Ural State University
Office 243, Laboratory Building
141, Kommuny
Tel.: + 7 351 267 94 97
E-mail: kheruvimovav[at]susu[dot]ru

Director Aleksandr Kheruvimov

The Composite Materials Laboratory conducts basic and applied research on composite materials and includes facilities for manufacturing, characterisation, and modelling of advanced materials.

What we do

• Research physical and mechanical properties of polymer composites
• Develop new types of polymer composites
• Research and develop polymer composite materials technology

Our services

• Applied research and development projects in the following areas:
  • transport and space systems
  • energy efficiency, nuclear power engineering
  • nanosystems engineering
  • military technology

Our equipment

1. Alpha-Jet Automated Waterjet Cutter
2. Zund G3 Digital Cutter
3. AS-RAW-RAL-004 Automated System
   Polymer and composite manufacturing using flexible polyurethane foam 
4. Resin transfer moulding equipment
   WOLFANGEL iJect touch Injector EP
   WOLFANGEL Injection unit
5. P-500 Press for direct extrusion processing
6. Airtech system for vacuum infusion process
7. Mutronic DIADRIVE 2000, DIADISK 4200 Centres
   Polymer composite manufacturing
8. Dissolver DISPERMAT®
   Functional additives dispersion
9. Physica MCR 502 Rheometer
   Rheological testing

Our research

• Development of the exterior elements of the electric train cabin made from polymer composites
• Testing the technology of manufacturing the torsion hood of the Ansat helicopter swashplate by the RTM method
• Development of the exterior elements of the DET-400 bulldozer from polymeric materials
• Development of the exterior elements of the firefighting machine
• Development of innovative low-floor trams

Our partners