A critical component to creating a mold is your mold release agent, which ensures not only a quality slip but also the quality of your product, the life cycle of your mold and the speed of your production line. Today, a few types of mold release agents are available, including mold release wax and mold release spray. Both offer different benefits and drawbacks, which is why it’s valuable to look into each before creating your next mold.
As one of the earliest types of mold release agents, a mold release paste or wax provides several benefits, including:
While a standard choice, mold release wax also comes with a few well-established drawbacks, including:
In comparison to mold release pastes, a mold release spray offers the following perks:
A spray release agent does have one notable disadvantage — its price. In comparison to a mold release wax, mold release sprays do carry a higher cost. The consideration that buyers have to make, however, is if the increased cost correlates with the additional benefits of a spray over a wax.
In comparison to one another, a mold release spray tends to be a more competitive choice due to its application time, as well as transfer prevention, multiple uses and slip availability. Whether you choose a wax or a mold, however, is based on your application and product. As you weigh your choices, it’s also essential to consider whether a water-based or solvent-based mold release agent is best.
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