Gabriel-Chemie
About us
GABRIEL-CHEMIE specialises in refining and colouring plastics. The company was founded in 1950 and is now one of Europe‘s leading masterbatch manufacturers. The independent, privately owned group is operating globally and has its headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen in Austria, and operates further subsidiaries in Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Spain and Kenya.
Products & services
Decorative Lasermarking
INDIVIDUALISATION WITH LASER TECHNOLOGY Our laser additives make it possible to permanently mark, label and decorate plastics. We provide comprehensive service from developing a project idea through to the realisation of it. Our laboratory has two infra-red lasers with wavelengths of 1064 nm that are used for trials and tests until the best quality marking has been achieved. COLOURS & EFFECTS THAT EXCITE Effect pigments are used in the decorative area of plastics as well as in the functional area and have become an essential part of modern product designs. Social developments and associated colour trends are constantly being researched. Selected colours are refined by special effect pigments and make the end product unique and worthy. The result of our effort and expertise is our annual COLOUR VISION series, a colour concept which is highly appreciated by branded product manufacturers, creative designers of consumer products as well as plastic processors.
Technical Lasermarking
Laser technology offers numerous advantages compared to other decoration methods. Laser marking is abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant and weather-resistant and can even be applied to soft, coarse, stepped or curved surfaces. In addition, laser technology also excels through its high flexibility which makes it ideal for small batch sizes and rapidly changing layouts. We have been involved with the laser marking technology since 1995. Company or Brand Logos Barcodes and QR codes Promotion codes in beverage caps Food and cosmetics packaging with logos, scales, product information, expiry dates or decorative designs Marking of animal ear tags Safety seals and security tags Keyboards Interior and exterior automotive accessories Cables and pipes Electronic components Medical products and laboratory equipment Our product portfolio consists of laser additives and combination masterbatches – colour & additive –suitable for all thermoplastics. We provide comprehensive service at various locations, from project idea to realisation. Our infrared lasers, with a wavelength of 1064 nm, are available for trials and tests until the best marking quality has been achieved. In addition, we operate a network of competent partners who manufacture and distribute laser equipment or work with contract laser marking companies.
NIR Black Masterbatch
Black and colored plastics place the highest demands on the separation of plastics recycling. With the widespread NIR sensor technology, the near-infrared spectrum reflected by the plastic is evaluated. Each type of plastic has a characteristic spectrum and can be identified, sorted and finally recycled. Up to now there has been a big problem with black and dark-colored plastics: the soot used for blackening in plastics absorbs a large part of the radiation both in the visible and in the infrared wavelength range. So far, it has not been possible to obtain a sufficient signal from black and dark-colored plastics and consequently these cannot be differentiated and sorted according to types of plastic. Characteristics: COTREP* – certified Suitable for all processing methods Food law approved The end product can also be laser marked Suitable for black and dark colors Technical properties are not negatively affected Soot-free colors ISO 9001,14000, 22000, 13485 certified production
Effect Masterbatch
Special Effects Pigments have found a wide range of applications in both the decorative and functional areas of the plastics world and it is impossible to imagine modern product design without them. Thanks to the latest developments, we will always see new effect pigments that visualise elegant metallic colours in plastic as well. In addition to the already mentioned special effects, our range of effect masterbatches also includes thermochromic masterbatches, which can achieve changes in color tone in a plastic object at defined temperature ranges. Furthermore, our effect masterbatch portfolio also includes photochromic and invisible colors, which only reveal their true colors under UV light. Specializing in colours, surfaces, and materials has been our passion for years. The colour experts in our Centers of Competence focus on realizing individual colour requests and achieving special effects in plastic products.
