Manufacturer of Duplo composite horseshoes, plastic horseshoe shoes and accessories, made in the Bavarian Forest
H. Frank Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Grainet (headquarters, production, shipping)New on Amplifa
About Duplo composite shoes
H. Frank Kunststofftechnik GmbH develops and manufactures composite horseshoes and pure plastic shoes for horses under the Duplo brand, along with an extensive range of accessories for hoof care professionals. The product range includes composite shoes with and without side caps, models with profile and threaded inserts, weld-on lifts, glue tabs for nailless shoeing, anti-slip products such as spikes and studs, as well as tools, horseshoe nails, hoof knives and care series. The shoes consist of a plastic shell around a metal core; various plastic hardness grades are used, as well as a variant made of 100% recycled plastic (regranulate). The product range is based on the composite shoe developed by founder Hubert Frank, a farrier. Production takes place in-house in Grainet in the Bavarian Forest, with as many manufacturing steps as possible carried out in-house; studs are turned and hardened in the company's own facility. Shoe sizes range from the pony shoe (from approx. 50 mm) to the draft horse horseshoe (up to approx. 198 mm). Products are sold internationally via an own online shop with worldwide shipping as well as through sales partners; the products are supported by professional advice, training courses and a certification course program with the NBvH.
- Site
- Grainet
- Processes
- Injection molding/production of composite horseshoes and pure plastic shoes in-house, Turning of anti-slip studs in the company's own facility, Hardening of studs for better durability, Product advice from a farrier, Certification training for hoof care professionals (with NBvH), Complaints service, Expert advice, Product development with test shoes
- Materials
- Plastic (plastic shell of the composite shoes), Recycled plastic (regranulate, 100% recycled), Metal core (composite shoe), Carbide (spikes), Plastic (plastic shell), Metal core, Steel (studs)
- Industries
- Hoof shoeing, Horse care, E-commerce, Plastics technology
- 01
Product development with test shoes
- 02
Injection molding of the plastic shell around the metal core
- 03
Turning of anti-slip studs in the company's own facility
- 04
Hardening of the studs
- 05
Assembly/confectioning
- 06
Shipping (online shop, worldwide shipping)
Materials and processes
Plastic (plastic shell)
Forms the shell of the composite shoes and is available in several hardness grades (Standard, Extra).
Recycled plastic (regranulate, 100% recycled)
Used for a composite shoe with side caps made of 100% recycled plastic.
Metal core
Core inside the composite shoe that provides the stability of the shoe.
Carbide (spikes)
Material of the spikes for additional anti-slip protection on the shoe.
Steel (studs)
Starting material of the anti-slip studs that are turned and hardened in the company's own facility.
Sites
Grainet
DEHeadquarters, production, shipping
- Part weight / size
- Shoe weights approx. 0.27–0.38 kg per size
- Materials
- Plastic, recycled plastic (regranulate), metal core, steel
- Injection molding/production of composite horseshoes and pure plastic shoes
- Turning (anti-slip studs in the company's own facility)
- Hardening (studs for better durability)
- Angle grinder (adjustment of the shoes)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection molding/production of composite horseshoes and pure plastic shoes in-housePlastics | – | 142mm (shoe size up to draft horse) | – | – | Plastic, Recycled plastic (regranulate), Metal core |
| Turning of anti-slip studs in the company's own facilityMachining | – | – | – | – | Metal (steel) |
| Hardening of studs for better durabilityHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Metal (steel) |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angle grinder | – | – | – | – | Grainet |
Additional services
History
Hubert Frank, farrier, develops the composite shoe in his daily work as a farrier