Why Use Color Concentrates?
The advantage of color concentrates is the ability to mix only the amount of color that is needed. Multiple colors can be blended and produced from one large box (Gaylord) of un-colored (natural) resin. This reduces inventory needs and warehouse space. We have the capacity to produce soft plastic, silicone colorants and PVC color concentrate pellets with these methods, and our quality is unbeatable. It does require processing equipment that can adequately mix the color into the plastic resin; a requirement of all coloring options other than pre-color.
3D Filament Colorant
Color Master’s color concentrates allow you to use colorful filament for various 3D printer models. We recognize that printing 3D filaments requires consistency. That is why we take great pride in providing high quality colorant offered in a variety of pigments. Our colorants are compatible with various 3D filaments including ABS, PLA, PETG, Nylon, Polypropylene, TPU, and Polycarbonate.
PLA Color Concentrate
PLA production is a popular idea because it fulfills the requirements of non-petroleum plastic production at a cost-efficient budget. We house a variety of cost-effective PLA-based masterbatch colorants for 3D printing filament. The key benefits of using PLA as a bioplastic are its versatility and its rapid degradation when exposed to the environment. There is a vast array of applications used for polylactic acid, some including automotive, biodegradable medical devices (screw, rods, pins, e.g.), 3D printing industries, and packaging industries. PLA color concentrate is the most popular material in the growing industry of 3D printing because of its renewable materials and its excellent mechanical properties. It is very flexible, durable, and does not require a heated printing bed. PLA color concentrate is compostable and is safe to use in food packaging where food contamination is not a problem. When used in the biomedical industry such as dental 3D printing materials, PLA degrades into a non-toxic acid. At Color Master, we focus our attention on developing the highest quality pigments, especially during the dispersion process. The dispersion process is critical to developing the strength, clarity, brilliance, and hues for the PLA colorant pigments. We guarantee all parameters are considered when it comes to producing PLA 3D printing colorant, including layer height, infill pattern, nozzle diameter, and materials characteristics
Small Volume—Custom Colors
Accurate color matching and quick turnaround times are essential to this market. Our state of the art color matching laboratories ensure accurate matches with economical formulations.
Large Volume—Commodity Colors
Economics is a key factor with larger volume custom colors. Color Master purchasing power allows us to obtain the lowest market price for these commodity products. A few examples of the common commodity color concentrates offered are:
- HOSPITAL RED
- GARBAGE BAG GREEN
- SAFETY YELLOW
- SKY BLUE
- DRINK CUP RED
- HAZARD ORANGE
- SCENTED COLORS
