VATIS UPDATE Article

LORD Corporation, the United States, has announced the availability of a proven family of fast-curing release agents designed for use with molded elastomers. Suitable for rubber-to-metal part manufacturing facilities, LORD LokRelease solutions offer semi-permanent, anti-stick surface coating for easy part removal from molded Elastomers. Presented in aerosol, aqueous and solvent-based solutions, a single application allows for multiple molding cycles, eliminating post-finishing problems. Containing no Class I or Class II ozone-depleting substances; release agents also reduce rust and corrosion in steel molds.

LORD® LokRelease™ Mold Release solutions are formulated to increase time between mold-picking and to reduce mold fouling in the rubber-to-substrate molding processes. “Now commercially available, our mold releases have been used in LORD rubber-to-metal part manufacturing facilities for several years,” says Chris Schneider, Manager, Tech Services, LORD Corporation. “Building on more than 90 years of experience with world-leading in-mold bonding adhesives, LORD LokRelease solutions provide a semi-permanent, anti-stick surface coating for fast, easy part removal from molds.”

Applications for LORD LokRelease Mold Release include industrial rubber-to-substrate molding, automotive rubber-to-substrate molding and other molding processes such as injection, compression and transfer molding.

Advantages of the LORD LokRelease Mold Release solutions include the following:

• Versatility: LokRelease is available in three convenient product forms of aerosol, aqueous and solvent-based solutions.

• Process Enhancer: Provides quick, easy part release and produces low build-up, allowing more production time between mold cleanings.

• Manufacturing Efficiencies: A single application allows for multiple molding cycles.

• Improved Appearance: Re­duces defects caused by sticking and is nontransferable, eliminating post-finishing problems.

• Environmentally Recom­mended: Contains no Class I or Class II ozone-depleting substances; contains no 1, 1, 1, tricholoroethane or methylene chloride. A water-based coating reduces rust and corrosion in steel molds.

Substrates compatible with LORD LokRelease include EPDM, Natural rubber, Nitrile, Neoprene, Epoxy/plastic laminates, Silicone, Fluoropolymer and Plastic.

Contact: LORD Corporation, 111 Lord Drive Cary, NC 27511, USA; Web: www.LORD.com