Glassflake Group

Glassflake is a platelet material, of high aspect ratio; controlled by manipulation of the thickness and diameter of individual flakes. Glassflake Ltd uses an innovative manufacturing process which has enabled accurate control of glass composition and the production of thinner flake (as low as 100nm), with uniform thickness and exceptional consistency. Flake is typically produced from 4 core glass formulations, though specific glass types can be formulated to accommodate customer requirements. The broad range of standard grades coupled with the capacity to manufacture tailored products allows our customers to improve both their products and processes. Interested to know more about who we are and what we do? https://lnkd.in/dSyHAw4 #glassflake #innovation #coatingsindustry #coatings #formulations #glassformulations #manufacture #manufacturing

The latest advancements in glass flake manufacturing and process make this material an ideal performance additive for 3D printed components. Additive manufacturing is a rapidly growing area. This is driven by greater demand from consumers for tailored products on a mass scale, as the technology develops beyond its roots in prototyping. Current uptake is across many end applications, such as aerospace, automotive and healthcare. Find out more https://lnkd.in/diRe8yF #Glassflake #3DPrinting #Technology #Innovation #Leeds

Last week we attended the Eurocoat exhibition in Paris (26-28th March). It is an international meeting place dedicated to production and formulation of paints and coatings. Big thanks to https://lnkd.in/ejNjjxpj #chimilabessor #Paris #Glassflake #Chimilab

Glassflake is proud to have achieved ISO 9001, the globally recognized standard for quality management. It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS). Implementing ISO 9001 means your organization has put in place effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time. Get in touch to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dfMw4b8 #ISO9001 #Quality #Management #Glassflake #Leeds #BSI

** Vapour Permeation Barrier ** Vapour permeation control is key in reducing access of corrosive materials to vulnerable substrate surfaces. While all organic resin based system have some degree of permeability to moisture vapour, this can be significantly reduced by the use of Glassflake. Glassflake has a natural leafing behaviour in an applied coating film, causing it to naturally lie parallel to the substrate surface. This stacking and overlapping of high aspect ratio flake creates an incomplete barrier to impermeable glass in the coating, creating a ‘tortuous’ path around each of the flakes of any permeating vapour to travel to the substrate. Find out more about Glassflake for use as a vapour permeation barrier here: https://lnkd.in/d64Wpipt #glassflake #glass #innovation #coatings #coatingsindustry #coatingstechnology #protectivecoatings #protectivecoat #vapourbarrier

It’s been a great start to 2024, having recently been informed by EcoVadis; the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating provider, that we have been awarded a Silver Medal following our latest assessment. The score of 66, places our company amongst the top 13% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, in the past 12 months (85+ percentile). We are extremely honoured and proud to achieve a Silver medal through EcoVadis. The result is testament to the importance and investment we place on sustainability, and the targets we continue to set ourselves and strive towards. Find out more about this recent achievement and our sustainability procurement policy in our latest news story: https://lnkd.in/e8whY_bT #glassflake #innovation #coatingsindustry #coatings #sustainability #sustainabilitymatters #ecovadis #ecovadisrating2024 

Glassflake enhances the durability and appearance provided by many flexographic, gravure and sheet fed printing inks for packaging, labelling, laminates and textiles. The many barrier layers formed by glassflake offer excellent resistance to atmospheric moisture and chemicals, maintaining desired surface and aesthetic properties. Glassflake also improves the mechanical reinforcement of the printed film. Find out more about Glassflake and its properties here: https://lnkd.in/dfMw4b8  #glassflake #glass #innovation #printing #printingindustry #printingservices #printinginnovation #label #labelling #textiles

*** Moonshine – Bringing Brilliance with Borosilicate *** Our innovative borosilicate effect pigment technology imparts stunning visual effect throughout a range of applications. From industrial application, including paints and coatings, plastics and polymers, inks and packaging, functional applications, and also beauty and cosmetics application for lip, face, eye, hair and nail products, our Moonshine pigments have smooth sensory benefits, superior suspension properties as well multi-colour, shimmer and sparkle effects. https://lnkd.in/dayfR2V #pigments #cosmetics #cosmeticsindustry #moonshineeffectpigments #pigmentsrange #coatings #polymers #inks #functional #manufacturing #technology #borosilicate #effectpigments #flakeproduction #formulation #glassflake #pigments 

Happy New Year Everyone 🎉 Here's to a great 2024!

Our offices are now closed for the Christmas Holidays and we’ll be back at 8am on Tuesday 2nd January, 2024. 🎄 The Glassflake Team would like to wish you all, a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🤶