Wax and Mould Release Agents

Wax and Mould Release Agents

Release agents are the all important barrier between a mould and the part itself. Without a release agent, the part would bond permanently to the mould after lamination rendering both useless.

Release agents are generally one of three types; mould release wax, PVA release agent or chemical release agent. Release waxes are most commonly used in standard GRP wet-lay process and ambient temperature cure processes. PVA is often used as a ‘sure-fire’ release agent on a new mould or where release is likely to be problematic and chemical release agents are more often used with elevated temperature cure processes like pre-pregs.

If you’re in any doubt as to the right release agent for your project, contact us.

PVA Mould Release Agent
PVA Mould Release Agent »
PVA Mould Release Agent can be wiped on or sprayed onto a wide range of pattern and mould surfaces to provide a very compatible and reliable release barrier for polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy composites.
£3.47 (ex VAT)

Number 8 Mould Release Wax 100g EC-MRW
Number 8 Mould Release Wax 100g »
Mould release wax is the traditional and still most comonly used release agent in composites. Apply to the surface of a mould using a rag, buff off and repeat applications. Suitable for polyester, vinylester and epoxy laminating. Ambient temperature only.
£6.50 (ex VAT)

Easylease Mould Cleaner
Easy-Lease Mould Cleaner »
The first step in preparing a mould surface for a chemical release agent system. Use Easy-Lease Mould Cleaner to remove old release agents, dirt, grease and other contaminents from a mould's surface prior to coating with Easy-Lease release agent.
£6.75 (ex VAT)

Easylease Chemical Release Agent
Easy-Lease Chemical Release Agent »
The ultimate in chemical release agents, compatible with nearly all tool surfaces and resin systems. Suitable for wet-lay, resin infusion and pre-preg (oven and autoclave) use.
£16.50 (ex VAT)

Lint Free Solvent Application Wipes
Lint Free Solvent Application Wipes »
Strong, absorbent, 100% lint free wipes for the application of solvents such as sealers, cleaners, surface preparations and release agents to pattern or mould surfaces. Pack of 50 or 200.
£8.45 (ex VAT)

Nitrile Gloves - Box of 100
Nitrile Gloves - Box of 100 »
Box of blue 100 Nitrile gloves suitable for protecting your hands during a wide range of composites tasks. Nitrile gloves should always be used instead of latex gloves when working with epoxy resin.
£4.99 (ex VAT)