GRAFE revises standard black portfolio for 3D printing
Efficient black batches for PLA & PETG
"Our aim is to meet customer requirements even faster and to cover a wide range of customer requirements with the predefined range," says Lars Schulze, Head of Colour Development and Material Sciences.
"Our years of project work have shown that we not only need high-performance materials and excellent colour settings, but also fast and cost-efficient solutions," the specialist continues.
The Schwarz portfolio now includes three masterbatches with the carrier materials PETG and PLA. In addition to the classic PLA variant, an additional option is offered that meets the strict requirements with FDA approval for food contact. Established processes and a universal formulation, which does not require any customisation, enable cost-efficient production and rapid provision of standard batches. This allows a particularly competitive and attractive offer to be realised in the GRAFE range.
"In contrast to classic UN substrates, we also want to give our customers who demand the highest quality the option of selecting a substrate that matches the print material. This eliminates compromises in terms of layer adhesion, warping or flow properties. We also offer our customers this service for our standard colour range," says Schulze
PETG - Robust and versatile
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) combines stability with flexibility and is extremely resistant to mechanical stress and moisture. The material is also characterised by high impact strength, temperature and weather resistance and low shrinkage. These properties make PETG ideal for the production of robust components, prototypes and end products. It is also ideal for technical applications, housings and functional components that require high durability. PETG is favoured by engineers, designers and private users due to its excellent printability and strong layer adhesion and is also suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
PLA - Sustainable and biodegradable
Polylactide (PLA) is a bio-based plastic material made from renewable raw materials such as corn starch or sugar cane. It is characterised by low moisture absorption and simplified storage. PLA also has good mechanical properties, such as high surface hardness, rigidity and high tensile strength. Due to its environmental friendliness and ease of processing for industrial and private applications, PLA is a versatile material that is ideal for modelling, product design and decorative items.
"PLA and PETG are the most popular materials in 3D printing and are valued both in industry and by hobby users," explains Schulze. Further colour variants and optimised formulations will follow this year. "Our customers benefit from high-quality colour masterbatches in accordance with international standards and can even obtain selected standard items from stock at short notice," says Schulze.
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GRAFE Polymer Solutions GmbH
Color masterbatches, additive masterbatches, combibatches, compounded materials.
GRAFE revises standard black portfolio for 3D printing
23.5.2025 3D printing has undergone rapid development in recent years and now characterises numerous industries. To this end, the Thuringian company GRAFE, based in Blankenhain, is enriching the market with customer-specific colourings and expanding its...
