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Grässlin
Grässlin's Plastics Expertise for Your Project
In plastics engineering, turning good ideas into reality usually involves many tasks—and we’re here to support you every step of the way: feasibility, costs, and manufacturing. Which polymer meets your specific requirements? Which standards must be considered? What are unnecessary cost drivers? And which processing method is the right one? Benefit from the expertise of renowned plastics specialists throughout your product development process—from the initial idea to the finished product.
To turn an idea into the desired application, we work closely with our customers to find the optimal balance between feasibility, cost, and manufacturing options. To this end, we collaborate with qualified plastics experts, because before we provide answers, we first ask the important questions: Which polymer best meets the specific requirements? Which specific standards must be taken into account? What are unnecessary cost drivers? And which processing method is the right one? We thoroughly examine the specific properties that plastic pellets and compounds must possess to achieve the best results.
Our professional approach to the distribution of plastic pellets and compounds has proven itself across a wide range of industries and segments. Grässlin Kunststoffe’s products can be found, among other places, in plastic solutions for the automotive industry, the construction industry, the electrical and electronics industry, the medical sector, and many other fields. We also provide plastic solutions for household appliances and consumer products in both the food and non-food sectors.
Choosing the right material is the key to success or failure. Contact us at the start of your product development process and put us to the test—we’ll help you find the right plastic.
It should be noted from the outset that not every thermoplastic is suitable for every processing method or, ultimately, every product. Furthermore, the processing method itself has a significant impact on the success of a project and is crucial to the product. This makes it all the more important to determine in advance which polymer and which process can be used to achieve the desired product or project.
Recycling is one of the most comprehensive topics in the world of plastics. It ranges from the reprocessing of products to waste prevention. But recycling also means thinking about the future of material sustainability. This topic is important and necessary for meeting market demands and carbon footprint guidelines.
To determine early on which material is best suited for your project, it is helpful to bring in a competent partner right from the start. This partner will then guide you from the initial idea to the finished product and assist you with feasibility studies and laboratory analyses, among other things. It is important to create a win-win situation for both parties, because only then can the project be brought to fruition through competent and targeted engineering.
Your product or idea is based on technical requirements. To be able to bring these to life using the appropriate manufacturing method—such as injection molding, extrusion, or 3D printing—you need the correct design of the part and mold geometry. Another important factor is selecting the right plastic for your application. That’s why, even in the very early stages of your project, you should draw on the expertise of a competent partner who will work with you to implement and bring your idea to life step by step.
You don’t always need the most expensive tools to complete a project. Let’s discuss your idea so we can determine the resulting tooling requirements. We’d also be happy to help you build a network with other project partners, such as toolmakers or fabricators.
Ever since plastics have been around, it has been possible to integrate multiple component functions into a single manufacturing step. This can often be achieved by combining part-specific and material-specific approaches. Examples include housing components with snap-fit connections or parts with metal fasteners that feature a highly specialized design to fulfill their intended purpose. Furthermore, these applications are often implemented using materials that provide thermal or electrical conductivity. It is important to define in advance, point by point, the functions and requirements placed on a component.
Manufacturing plastic components always requires more than just an extruder or an injection molding machine. There are often very time-consuming and complex processes involved both before and after the actual manufacturing. These include processes such as logistics, transportation, pre-drying, post-treatment, and packaging. It is important that one process flows seamlessly into the next and that the individual interfaces—such as “quality control and production”—function smoothly and are coordinated with one another.
For complex and, above all, expensive projects, it makes practical sense to demonstrate feasibility and the finer details of implementation by creating prototypes. There are various approaches to this, ranging from modeling and 3D printing to developing your own prototype tooling. We would be happy to introduce you to the appropriate methods and support you in bringing your prototypes to life.
Often, the basic properties of thermoplastic polymers are not sufficient for certain applications. Therefore, compounding is used to enhance plastics with special additives, fillers, reinforcing materials, and colorants, thereby enabling us to meet customer specifications precisely and tailor-made. Important properties such as strength, flame retardancy, and electrical or thermal conductivity can be achieved through plastic compounding.
The quality of plastic pellets and components must be tested and thereby ensured. Thanks to our in-house laboratory, tests can even be conducted live on-site in your presence. Physical and chemical analyses make it possible to verify the quality of plastics and their modifications. This allows us to ensure product properties on the one hand and to analyze degradation patterns and defect patterns on the other.
Grässlin Kunststoffe can offer you new insights into the world of plastics. Together, through training, brainstorming, or even a customized seminar, we can help you develop a new idea and, based on that, bring a new project to life.