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    26 Products

    Paraffin Wax Candles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Paraffin Wax Candles.
    These candles are also known as plumbers' candles. An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Pkg.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-19
    20-Up
    1 1/8"4 1/2"130Not RatedParaffin WaxWhite31085K960000000000

    Natural Beeswax Candles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Natural Beeswax Candles.
    When burnt, beeswax doesn't release fumes like paraffin wax. Use it to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    Each
    1 1/4"6"150Not RatedBeeswaxYellow1100K95000000

    Smoke Candles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoke Candles. 1 Wick.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoke Candles. 2 Wicks.

    1 Wick

    2 Wicks

    Light the wick to produce a short burst of smoke to detect airflow and leaks in HVAC systems.
    2 Wicks—Use candles with two wicks to extend burning time. Link the wicks with included cable ties. When the first wick burns down, the second lights. Each wick you link adds 3 minutes of burning time.
    Each
    Burning
    Time
    Smoke Volume,
    cu. ft.
    Smoke
    Color
    No. of
    Wicks
    Includes
    1-11
    12-Up
    30 sec.4,000White1—4093K140000000000
    1 min.8,000White1—4093K13000000000
    3 min.40,000White1—4093K120000000000
    3 min.40,000White2Cable Ties4093K150000000000

    Natural Beeswax Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Natural Beeswax Bars, White.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Natural Beeswax Bars, Yellow.

    White

    Yellow

    When burnt, beeswax doesn't release fumes like paraffin wax. Use it to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    Each
    1/23/4"2"9 1/2"150Not RatedBeeswaxWhite1100K1200000
    1/23/4"2"9 1/2"150Not RatedBeeswaxYellow1100K130000
    11 1/4"3 1/2"6 3/4"150Not RatedBeeswaxWhite1100K9200000
    11 1/4"3 1/2"6 3/4"150Not RatedBeeswaxYellow1100K1100000

    Natural Beeswax Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Natural Beeswax Rods.
    When burnt, beeswax doesn't release fumes like paraffin wax. Use it to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Wt. per
    Rod, oz.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    111 3/8"1 1/4"150Not RatedBeeswaxYellow161100K97000000

    Contaminant-Free Smoke Pellets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoke Pellets. Contaminant-Free Smoke Pellets.
    Detect airflow and leaks in places with sensitive electronics, such as server rooms. The smoke from these pellets contains only trace amounts of chloride, so it won’t cause electronics to corrode. Ignite them to create a short burst of smoke.
    Burning
    Time
    Smoke Volume,
    cu. ft.
    Smoke
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    45 sec.150Gray107357N11000000
    90 sec.600Gray107357N1200000
    3 min.1,200Gray57357N1300000
    4 min.2,500Gray57357N1400000

    Paraffin Wax Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Paraffin Wax Bars.
    An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Each
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Food Industry Std.
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    1-19
    20-Up
    11 1/2"2 1/2"9"130FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710Not RatedParaffin WaxWhite1085K940000000000
    101 1/2"12"19"130FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710Not RatedParaffin WaxWhite1085K920000000000

    Natural Beeswax Beads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Natural Beeswax Beads.
    When burnt, beeswax doesn't release fumes like paraffin wax. Use it to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    Each
    1150Not RatedBeeswaxYellow1100K89000000

    Candle Wick Packing Seals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Packing Seals. Candle Wick Packing Seals.
    Super thin and flexible, these cotton yarn seals fit into tight spaces, such as in faucets. They are furnished in a 2-oz. ball that contains 75 feet of random-cut lengths.
    75 ft. Long
    Dia.
    Max.
    Pressure
    Color
    For Use
    With
    Each
    Cotton
    0.036"Not RatedWhiteWater9484K100000
     

    Paraffin Wax Beads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wax. Paraffin Wax Beads.
    An economical alternative to beeswax, paraffin wax can be used to lubricate tools or to seal containers against water seepage.
    Each
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Softening
    Temp., ° F
    Food Industry Std.
    Hardness
    Material
    Color
    1-19
    20-Up
    1130FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710Not RatedParaffin WaxWhite1085K910000000000
    10130FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710Not RatedParaffin WaxWhite1085K950000000000

    Smoke Powder

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Smoke Powder. Squeeze-Bottle Release.
    Image of ProductInUse. Squeeze Bulb Sold Separately. Front orientation. Smoke Powder. Squeeze-Bulb Release.

    Squeeze-Bottle

    Release

    Squeeze Bulb Sold

    Separately

    Release a burst of floating powder to detect airflow and leaks in HVAC systems, no flame or ignition source required.
    Squeeze-Bulb Release—Squeeze-bulb powder creates a denser cloud than squeeze-bottle powder, so you can more clearly see air movement. It requires a rubber squeeze bulb (sold separately) to operate.
    Smoke Powder
    Squeeze Bulbs
    Release
    Mechanism
    No. of
    Tests
    Smoke Range,
    ft.
    Smoke
    Color
    Features
    Each
    Each
    Squeeze Bottle300 to 4000.1 to 1.5White—7211N11000000———0
    Squeeze Bulb200 to 3000.1 to 1WhiteAir Inlet7211N12000007211N13000000

    Smoke Pens

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoke Pens.
    Expose these pens' wick and light it to produce a continuous trail of smoke to detect airflow and leaks in HVAC systems.
    Pens
    Replacement Wicks
    No. of Wicks
    Included
    Wick Useful
    Life
    Req. Wick
    Exposure
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    660 Uses3/8"4101T500000064101T7000000
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