Table test – Composites / External Mold Releases / Open Molding / Bag Molding

The products below represent those that are most commonly used, but not all of the products that AXEL offers. Please contact us for additional assistance in identifying the best product for your application.

Brand Base Product Number Application Technique/Temperature Type of Mold Features Yields
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 818  Wipe on. NO Wipe off Apply at ambient Mold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous Quickest application. For polyester or vinyl ester Good gloss and no pre-release Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 832 Wipe on/Wipe off for Very high gloss Wipe on/Let dry for Good gloss Apply at ambient or up to 150°F/66°C Mold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous Good release for epoxy. Easy application. Self-cleaning. Good slip. Good in hot climates or on warm molds Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 858 Spray on at ambient or up to 150°F/66°C Can also be wiped on Mold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous High gloss spray Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 1050 Wipe on. NO Wipe off Apply at ambient Use XTR sealer before applicationMold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous Excellent gloss. Easy streak free application. Resists hazing in production. Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 1080 Wipe on. NO Wipe off Apply at ambientMold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous Quickest application. For polyester or vinyl ester Good gloss and no pre-release Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 1110 Wipe on/Wipe off for Very high gloss Wipe on/Let dry for Good gloss Apply at ambient or up to 150°F/66°C Mold up to 450°F/232°C All Non-porous Good release for epoxy. Easy application. Self-cleaning. Good slip. Good in hot climates or on warm molds Class “A”
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 19ZAM Wipe or spray on at ambient Mold up to 450°F/232°C All. Especially epoxy or aluminum Can be used on vacuum bags Long lasting durable release with medium cosmetics. Especially for non-gel-coated or primer gel-coated parts Extends life of silicone bags Medium cosmetics
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Solvent-based 19RSS Wipe or spray on warm molds Apply at 100°F/38°C or up to 150°F/66°C Mold up to 450°F/232°C All. Especially epoxy or aluminum Can be used on vacuum bags Long lasting durable release with medium cosmetics. Especially for non-gel-coated or primer gel-coated parts Extends life of silicone bags Medium cosmetics
Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® Water-based W-102 Wipe on and polish off at ambient temperature. Mold up to 450°F/232°C All 100% water-based High gloss When applied on XTR sealer
Polymeric Release MoldWiz® Solvent-based F-57/NC F-57L/NA Wipe at ambient Wipe on/wet polish for high gloss. Can also be sprayed. “L” formulation has increased luster All Contains fluropolymer. Available in aerosol or bulk liquid. High gloss if polished
Polymeric Release MoldWiz® Solvent-based MWM Sacrificial release, apply before each part, preferably by spray. FRP Creates temporary matte surface on molds. Imparts permanent matte finish on parts. Matte
Polymeric Release MoldWiz® Water-based WB-2700 Wipe or spray at ambient or higher Mold up to 450°F/232°C High slip release Good for epoxy and difficult release Not cosmetic

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Solutions for Composites: External Mold Releases

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