Individual grip thanks to innovative technology
Our grip technology is unique to date. The grips are manufactured using the SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printing process. A thin layer of extremely fine powder is applied to a base plate by machine. A laser beam is then used to melt the area in this layer that will later become part of the component. The laser practically scans the component pixel by pixel in this cutting plane. The remaining area remains as loose powder. The next layer of powder is then applied, which is again melted in spots. In this way, the component grows layer by layer. At the end, the grip is in a cube of powder. This is shaken off on a grid and the grip remains. The remaining powder can be reused for new prints, so no waste is created during production.
The result is a monolithic component with a rough surface. The individual layers are hardly recognisable compared to ordinary FDM 3D printing and the adhesive force between the layers is just as high as in the plane. This results in a much higher strength. The component surface can then be smoothed and coloured in various post-processing steps.
SLS technology enables new design freedom for grips. Design elements are possible that were previously not realizable. Grips can be customised even for small quantities because no moulds are needed or machines set up. The surface can be left rough or smoothed for maximum slip resistance. Rain or sweat are also no problem. The surface is open-pored at µm level and thus permeable to water. This prevents the formation of a fluid layer between the skin and the grip surface. The water is absorbed by the material like a sponge and dries again later. This means that the surface adhesion never changes, regardless of whether the grip is wet or dry.
