The following products represent those that are most commonly used in rotational molding. These releases are suitable for use with fabricated and cast aluminum and steel molds and plated metal surfaces. Solvent-based mold releases are generally preferable for cast iron molds.
Please note, AXEL can provide other types of internal mold release for resins other than polyolefins. If you are rotationally molding nylon or other types of resin, please contact us for a recommendation.
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| EXTERNAL MOLD RELEASES | |||||
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| Brand | Base | Product No. | Primary Use | Features/Benefits | Application |
| XTEND® | Water-based | W-4008 | All PE, PP, & PA | High-performance, long lasting semi-permanent release provides quick and easy demolds, and the highest number of demolds prior to needing reapplication. Provides excellent cosmetics, and minimal build-up. | Wipe or spray on ambient to warm molds. Mold up to 1000°F/528°C. No baking required. |
| XTEND® | Solvent- based | 838 | LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, HDPE, PP | Quick, easy-to-apply, semi-permanent release; often preferred for short runs or cast iron molds. High slip for difficult to release parts. | Wipe or spray on ambient to warm molds. |
| MoldWiz® |
Water-based | WB-4606 | XLPE | Low to medium slip. Excellent for eliminating coining and pock-marking. Can also be used as a general purpose release for other PE grades. | Wipe or spray on ambient to warm molds. No baking required. |
| WB-4707N | Parting lines, pins, inserts, cores | Very high-slip for parting lines. Keeps parting lines clean and free of resin. Also excellent for pins, cores, inserts, etc. | Wipe on or dip at ambient to warm. | ||
| WB-4909R | All PE | Medium slip semi-permanent for all grades of PE. Easy to apply. | Wipe or spray on ambient to warm molds. No baking required. | ||
| INTERNAL MOLD RELEASE | |||||
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| Brand | Base | Product No. | Primary Use | Features/Benefits | Application |
| MoldWiz® | Powder | ROTO-1 | All types of PP and PE | Imparts excellent release for difficult parts, as well as, providing improved flow, and anti-static properties. Does not impair mold in graphics, post-applied labels, etc. | Typical addition rate is .05% – .1% of the weight of the resin. May be dry blended, although addition prior to grinding or compounding can also be done. |
| CLEANERS | |||||
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| Brand | Base | Product No. | Primary Use | Features/Benefits | Application |
| CleanWiz® | Water-based | WCX | Cleaning all types of molds | 100% water-based stripper for removing light mold build-up or color plate-out. | Scrub over ambient molds& allow to soak for 5-15 mins, scrub with abrasive pad to remove build-up, then rinse with water and dry. |
| CleanWiz® | Solvent-based | CX-200XM | Cleans most tools | Removes build-up of mold release and plate-out of color and resin. For light to moderate build-up. | Scrub over ambient molds & allow to soak for 5-15 mins, scrub with abrasive pad to remove build-up, then rinse with water and dry. |