Business Update: Continuity and Technical Support for The Amalgam Collector™
August 8, 2026
A Message of Gratitude and Operational Update
Honoring a Great Legacy: We express our deepest gratitude to Deanna and the late Dr. Ross Fraker, DDS, PhD, of R & D Services. With the passing of Dr. Fraker RIP, we reflect on their visionary work and dedication, which have been truly instrumental in cleaning up dental wastewater and protecting public utilities.
Streamlined Operations: To ensure Dr Fraker's visionary work continues, everyday customer support services, sales inquiries, and account maintenance are now being managed by Will Mace at 3D Plastics LLC (formerly for R & D Services).
The original OEM Partnership: 3D Plastics LLC has proudly served as the original manufacturer and co-developer of The Amalgam Collector™ since its inception. While daily operations have shifted, the foundational engineering, quality, and simplified amalgam collection remain unchanged.
Technical Support: Will Mace and the team at 3D Plastics LLC will continue to provide the core technical and maintenance support for your units and will continue to serve as your dedicated support system.
Engineering & Material Upgrades
Enhanced Heat Tolerance: Units now feature upgraded temperature limits tested to handle environments up to 120
degrees Fahrenheit.
Premium Material Refinements: Current manufacturing utilizes tinted hand cast, completely UV-stable aliphatic
urethane materials for visual clarity.
Mechanical Improvements: Features include updated cross section silicone seal, positive new over-center
clamping, simplified plumbing routing, and a simplified, streamlined installation.
Patented Technology: The core technology is originally from the experience of Dr. Ross Fraker Patent 5797742, with an
additional patent pending on further design advancements.
Regulatory Compliance
National EPA Compliance: Fully compliant with the EPA Dental Effluent Guidelines (40 CFR Part 441), meeting
the nationwide mandatory standard for mercury discharge reduction.
ISO 11143 Certified: Professionally tested at 99.9 percent, exceeding the International Organization for
Standardization's ISO 11143 Standard for 95% mercury removal efficiency.
State & Local Approvals: This certified technology satisfies strict, independent state environmental regulations -
including those mandated across Washington (such as King County guidelines), Oregon, California, New York, and
New Jersey - allowing dental practices to easily maintain local utility compliance.
How to Order & Reach Will Mace
Ordering Options: New units and replacement parts, (updated clamps and oring's), can be ordered directly via text
message or email.
Accepted Payment Methods: For your convenience, all orders will be invoiced, and we securely accept PayPal
(including major credit cards), Venmo, and Zelle, prior to shipping.
Text & Voicemail Line: 425-233-5839. (Note: This dedicated line is message-only to ensure we don't miss your
details. Please leave a voicemail or text message, as live calls are not answered.)
Support Email: fuelzer [at] gmail [dot] com
Fastest Service Protocol: For the quickest response, send a text or an email outlining your order or support needs,
and include a few ideal times for a callback.
Visual Troubleshooting: Because pictures tell the whole story, existing customers seeking a new purchase or support
are encouraged to text clear photos of their Amalgam Collector unit, or where the unit will be installed. You'll need to
know the date of installation, because existing EPA rules state that amalgam collectors placed before June 14, 2017,
must be replaced.
Looking Ahead:
We are proud to uphold the high standards of compliance and reliability you have come to expect. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep our waterways clean.
Stay tuned for more updates, product insights, and engineering developments to come.
3D Plastics LLC OEM (formerly R & D Services, Inc.) is a leading provider of dental equipment to help protect the environment from the release of heavy metal contaminants.
Our major product The Amalgam Collector™ is designed to trap the wastewater generated in dental procedures.
Heavy metal particles and other solids are separated out, and the remaining filtered water and other fluids are released into the sewer system.
The resulting benefit...The Amalgam Collector helps lower the burden of the silver, zinc, copper and bound mercury that reach our water treatment plants, so the final products of this treatment - our drinking water and our environment contain a lower percent of heavy metals.
In March of 2001, the American Dental Association released the results of recent of amalgam separators studies done at its laboratories in the ADAHF Research Institute. The work compared The Amalgam Collector's efficiency to the efficiency of two previously tested & significantly more costly separators. The Amalgam Collector™ was shown to be 99.94% efficient at removing the amalgam particles used in the international standards test, the ISO 11143-1999. This result greatly surpasses the 95% efficiency requirement for ISO certification. Additionally, our amalgam separators meet the ANSI/ADA additional requirements. The Amalgam Collector tested consistently better than (and in some instances significantly so) the more expensive counterparts.
Rated #1 In ADA Research Study (Abstract 633, Journal of Dental Research, 2001, 80)
All Models ISO 11143 Certified And Meet Additional ANSI/ADA Requirements
No Monthly Fees
No Hidden Costs
No Special Chemicals
No Major Investments
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Designed and produced by Dentists for Dentists...
Purposely designed to have no on-going expenses...
The intelligent solution for your compliance needs...
Thank You For Helping Keep Our Environment Clean!
Custom installations since 1995 ~ Self installation option ~ Easy weekly maintenance
Large sludge capacity (up to 4 times more) ~ 99.94% efficient (ADA Research)
Sizes to service 1 to 12 operatories or more ~ Prices start at $960
The Amalgam Collector™
3D Plastics LLC. 16452 51st Ave. S., Tukwila WA, 98188
Phone: 425-233-5839, E-mail: fuelzer [at] gmail.com
President: William "Will" Mace, manufacturer and co-inventor of The Amalgam Collector™