Composite materials are comprised of several base materials, which must be combined as perfectly as possible. But this also means: The filler materials must exhibit the optimal chemical as well as physical properties. We have chemically modified the surface properties of our raw materials – primarily to improve the coating of the filler granule, and also to provide an improved bonding of the reactive groups on the filler material particles. Through this, composites products with our GRANUCOL® products are able to exhibit a higher strength with a higher load and temperature resistance, but with a lower binder consumption.
These composite materials have become an indispensable factor in many industry sectors. Dorfner filler materials turn the
composite materials into what truly characterizes them: durable, resistant, flexible and compatible.
Particle composite materials, where up to 85% of the material is comprised of mineral filler materials from Dorfner, provide designers
and technicians with a multitude of options to further evolve
their product design in a creative and functional manner.
The GRANUCOL® family offers significant advantages for sanitary and kitchen applications:
THE ADVANTAGES OF COMPOSITES WITH DORFNER FUNCTIONAL FILLER SYSTEMS IN THE SANITARY AREA
ADVANTAGES IN THE PRODUCTION
- Low shrinkage (dimensional stability),
good demoulding - Optimized for the use with existing moulds and systems
- High filling levels for a reduced binding agent consumption (cost efficiency, low system costs)
- High post-processing degree
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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- Flameproof
- High chemical and mechanical resistance
- No spalling
- Low cleaning effort
- Ductility
ADVANTAGES IN THE DESIGN
- Variable surface finish from matt to high-gloss
- High-quality haptics and brilliant optics analogous to ceramics (high quality)
- Low shrinkage, therefore flexibility in the shape design, thin wall thicknesses
- Colors
THE ADVANTAGES OF COMPOSITES WITH DORFNER FILLER MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
ADVANTAGES IN THE PRODUCTION
- High filling levels (> 70%) for a reduced binding agent consumption and low system costs
- Easy processing and pourability
– sharp edges
– perfect impressions
– Flawless level surfaces
– low deflection - Optimized rheology for all casting techniques
- Universally deployable with all popular binding agents
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
- High abrasion resistance
- High UV resistance
- High chemical and mechanical resistance
- No spalling
- Thermal shock resistant (good anti-blushing properties)
- Heat resistant up to > 200°C
ADVANTAGES IN THE DESIGN
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- More than 150 standard colors and customer-specific color settings