About Brace
Located in Karlstein am Main, Bavaria, the cosmetic lab Brace specializes in microsphere production using patented drip-casting technology. Operating from their facility at 5 Am Mittelberg, Brace offers:
- Microgranule production with superior size distribution
- Manufacturing of metal oxide, organic and polymer microspheres
- Scalable production from 10 L/h to 100 L/h capacity
- FSSC22000 and ISO9001 certified processes
The lab’s advanced Spherisator units serve industries across Germany and Europe with precision microcapsule manufacturing and spherical granulation services.
Frequently asked questions
Brace produces microspheres and microcapsules from three material categories:
- Metal oxides:
- Al2O3
- TiO2
- ZrO2
- HfO2
- SiO2
- Organic materials:
- Paraffin
- Stearate
- Waxes
- Fatty acids
- Polymers:
- Polystyrene
- Epoxides
- Acrylic resins
- Alginates
- Gelatine
- Agar-agar
The company employs drip-casting processes for solutions, emulsions, dispersions, and molten masses.
Brace maintains the following certifications and standards:
- Quality Management:
- ISO 9001 certification
- FSSC 22000 certification
- HACCP certification
- Environmental Standards:
- EcoVadis certification
Technical specifications:
| Process | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Particle Size Control | Distribution variance <10% |
| Production Method | Patented drip-casting process |
| Quality Control | Automated monitoring systems |
Brace operates production facilities with Spherisator series units at two scales:
| Scale | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Small-scale production | Up to 10 L/h |
| Pilot production | Up to 100 L/h |
Equipment specifications:
- Production parameters
- Size distribution: <10% to <5%
- Batch processing capabilities
- Continuous flow operations
More details about Brace
Brace: Advanced microsphere technology in Bavaria
Located in Karlstein am Main, Bavaria, Brace operates as a cosmetic lab and technical facility specializing in microsphere production and microcapsule manufacturing. The company serves the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries from its strategic location in Germany’s innovation hub.
Technical expertise and capabilities
Brace employs patented drip-casting processes to create spherical microgranules from various materials. The technology allows for precise particle size distribution, achieving variations of less than 5% – a significant improvement over traditional spray drying methods.
Manufacturing scope
- Metal oxide microspheres (Al2O3, TiO2, ZrO2, HfO2, SiO2)
- Organic compounds (paraffin, stearate, waxes, fatty acids)
- Polymer-based materials (polystyrene, epoxides, acrylic resins)
- Natural substances (alginates, gelatine, agar-agar)
Production facilities and equipment
The Karlstein facility houses Spherisator series units, enabling both small-scale production up to 10 L/h and pilot production reaching 100 L/h. This scalability makes Brace a reliable partner for both research projects and industrial applications.
Quality standards and certifications
Operating from Bavaria, a region known for its high manufacturing standards, Brace maintains multiple certifications:
- FSSC22000
- EcoVadis
- ISO9001
- HACCP
Services and applications
From its base in Karlstein am Main, Brace provides specialized services including:
- Custom microencapsulation solutions
- Particle size optimization
- Process development
- Scale-up assistance
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