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Selecting Mold Release for Seamless Transition to Closed Molding

August 02, 2023 |

Manufacturers are continuing to convert more of their production from open molding applications to closed molding applications, such as RTM and infusion molding.

Reasons for doing so include: a combination of reduced VOC emissions, a shorter cycle allowing for increased production rates, a more efficient use of molding resins to eliminate waste, and uniformity in their parts. Having the correct mold release products for these applications are essential to achieve a successful and seamless transition from open to closed molding.

Agenda: 

  • Review the benefits of closed molding applications
  • Discuss the differences between A and B side molds
  • The importance of using a mold primer to seal porosity and protect molds
  • Introduction of new mold sealer for reusable elastomeric materials (for example, bladders, vacuum bags and B side molds) to increase mold life
  • Recommendations on how to achieve optimum performance
  • Questions and answers to your specific molding applications

Presenter 1:

Russ Powers

Industry Technical Manager, Composites & Aerospace

Russ Powers has more than 30 years of experience in the mold release industry. He started in sales, where he called on several different industries; this has given him a broad experience and knowledge of many molding applications. He is currently the industry technical manager for composites and aerospace for Chem-Trend. His focus is helping Chem-Trend grow its market share in the aerospace and wind industry.

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