Essential FAQ Section About Mold Release Agents
Mold release agents play a vital role in your production process, and you may have many questions about their use. We’ve compiled this informative FAQ section answering the most common questions about industrial mold release solutions.
1. Will I Get Custom Solutions Tailored to My Unique Business Needs?
At W.N. SHAW, we work with you on the production floor to understand your needs, application parameters and goals. Our team will develop and custom-formulate the right solutions for your application demands.
2. Are There Any Eco-Friendly Options When Using Mold Release Agents?
Eco-friendly mold-release options do exist, and we formulate our products using deionized water for the most sustainable solutions.
3. When Are Mold Release Agents Used During the Production Process?
They can be used before running and during production.
4. How Do I Apply a Mold Release Agent?
Our products can be sprayed, wiped, brushed or dipped depending on the application.
5. How Do I Choose the Right Mold Release Agent, and Can W.N. SHAW Assist Me?
Understanding your specific application needs is vital when choosing the right mold release agent. We formulate, recommend and trial our release agents according to your application requirements.
W.N. SHAW works with your engineering, technical and production teams to determine the best products for your unique applications.
6. How Do Mold Release Agents Function in the Production Process?
The mold release agent will bond, cure or set up to the molds upon application.
7. Which Industries Typically Use Mold Release Agents?
Sectors that use rotational, polyurethane, rubber or composite molds also use release agents. Some of these industries include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Footwear
- Medical
- Packaging
- Painting
8. Are Mold Release Agents Compatible With All Types of Materials?
Release agents can’t be used with all types of material but are compatible with many.
9. How Do Mold Release Agents Enhance Production Efficiency?
With our release agents, our customers can extend the time between mold cleaning, achieve the desired part surface, minimize buildup and obtain exceptional ease of release.
10. Do Mold Release Agents Affect Production Costs?
Using release agents can increase cycle times, help achieve a higher throughput rate, lower potential wastage and help protect the molds, saving costs.
11. What Are the Best Practices for Storing and Handling Mold Release Agents?
Keep them safely sealed at ambient room temperature.
12. Water-Based and Solvent-Based Mold Release Agents: What’s the Difference?
Solvent-based mold release agents present environmental and potential safety challenges as they contain various solvents.
W.N. SHAW provides solvent-based solutions but continues to work with water-based mold release agents, which are more sustainable.
Contact Us for Expert Assistance
Understanding your mold release application needs is critical to using the right agent. We have over 100 years of combined experience in the mold release industry and apply our expertise to get the right solution for you.
If you need more information, complete our online form or call us at 1-636-271-3335 today.