Development and production of additives, masterbatches and compounds for the plastics processing industry
kcd Kunststoffe, Additive und Beratung GmbH
Weimar (Otto-Schott-Str. 5)New on Amplifa
About kcd GmbH
kcd Kunststoffe, Additive und Beratung GmbH, based in Weimar, is an owner-managed family business that has been developing and producing additives and compounds for the plastics processing industry for over 25 years. The product range includes chemical blowing agents in powder and granule form, microspheres, lubricants and UV stabilization as masterbatches, as well as purging granulates. Another focus is the development and production of 3D printing compounds based on plastics such as PLA, ASA, PC, ABS, HDPE and TPU, including foamed Ultrafoam and Easyfoam variants. Alongside its products, the company offers consulting services as a long-standing additive manufacturer; special solutions with customized formulations are part of everyday business. Production takes place in Weimar on extrusion and mixer lines; a funded process for the pulverization of thermoplastics complements the process chain. The additives improve customers' product and process properties and lead to material savings, increased productivity and more efficient energy consumption; sustainability is part of the company's philosophy.
- Site
- Weimar
- Processes
- Production of additive masterbatches (blowing agents, lubricants, UV stabilization), Production of microspheres, Production of purging granulates, Development and production of 3D printing compounds (including foamed Ultrafoam/Easyfoam compounds), Chemical blowing agents in powder and granule form, Development of special formulations / customer-specific compounds, Consulting services for the plastics processing industry, Additive production (blowing agents, microspheres, lubricants, UV stabilization as masterbatches)
- Materials
- PLA (3D.mix PLA, 3D.mix PLA Ultrafoam, 3D.mix PLA Easyfoam), ASA (3D.mix ASA, ASA FR, ASA Ultrafoam, ASA EU), PC (3D.mix PC, 3D.mix PC CF), ABS (3D.mix ABS, ABS FR), HDPE (3D.mix HDPE Polar), TPU (3D.mix TPU Ultrafoam), PP (quick.mix PP 170), PTFE (mo.mix ptfe 60 FG)
- Industries
- plastics processing industry, 3D printing / additive manufacturing, hydrogen systems (bipolar plates)
- 01
Consulting and formulation development
- 02
Compounding on extrusion and mixer lines
- 03
Pulverization of thermoplastics
- 04
Delivery of masterbatches and compounds
Weimar Site
Weimar
DEHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Thermoplastics (PLA, ASA, PC, ABS, HDPE, TPU, PP)
- Extrusion line
- Mixer line
- Pulverizer for thermoplastics
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of additive masterbatches (blowing agents, lubricants, UV stabilization)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Production of microspheresPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Production of purging granulatesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Development and production of 3D printing compounds (including foamed Ultrafoam/Easyfoam compounds)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PLA, ASA, PC, ABS, HDPE, TPU |
| Chemical blowing agents in powder and granule formPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Development of special formulations / customer-specific compoundsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Consulting services for the plastics processing industryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion line | – | – | – | – | Weimar, Otto-Schott-Str. 5 |
| Mixer line | – | – | – | – | Weimar, Otto-Schott-Str. 5 |
| Pulverizer for thermoplastics (pulverization process) | – | – | – | – | Weimar |
Additional services
Company History
Foundation of the family business; over 25 years of development and production of additives and compounds for the plastics processing industry
Development of a novel process for the pulverization of thermoplastics (funded project)
Development of a 3D printing compound for a bipolar plate for hydrogen systems
Digitalization and automation of an extrusion line as part of the InnoInvest funding program
Introduction of an integrated hazardous substance and occupational safety management system (InnoInvest)
Expansion of mixing capacities with an additional mixer line as part of the Thüringen Invest funding program