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    Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Capture intricate details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings with these easy-to-mix two-part compounds. This urethane rubber is water and abrasion resistant.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Soft
    Durometer 20A151685771800.1%BlackYes2518644K51000000
    Durometer 20A151685771800.1%BlackYes250108644K52000000
     
    Hard
    Durometer 40A151685771800.1%BlackYes2518644K5300000
    Durometer 40A151685771800.1%BlackYes250108644K54000000
    Durometer 60A151682771800.1%BlackYes2518644K2400000
    Durometer 60A151682771800.1%BlackYes250108644K26000000
    Durometer 80A151683771800.1%BlackYes60.258644K5700000
    Durometer 80A151683771800.1%BlackYes2518644K1100000
    Durometer 80A151683771800.1%BlackYes250108644K12000000
    Durometer 94A151682771800.1%BlackYes2518644K1800000
    Durometer 94A151682771800.1%BlackYes250108644K19000000
    Durometer 60D151682771800.1%BlackYes2518644K5500000
    Durometer 60D151682771800.1%BlackYes250108644K56000000
    Durometer 75D151682771800.1%BlackYes2518690K31100000
    Durometer 75D151682771800.1%BlackYes250108690K312000000
    Durometer 85D521.5771800.1%GreenYes8058690K100000
    Durometer 85D521.5771800.1%GreenYes320208690K2000000
     

    Quick-Set Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Create detailed rubber shapes that are ready to use in fifteen minutes or less. Unlike traditional casting compounds, which can take up to 24 hours to set, these compounds harden after two minutes, and can be removed from molds within fifteen. Use them to make your own prototypes, molds, and linings.
    Casting Compounds
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds. Casting Compounds, Silicone Rubber.

    Silicone Rubber

    Soft—Soft silicone rubber is more flexible and easier to peel off of molds than hard silicone rubber, especially when making complex shapes.
    Hard— Hard silicone rubber holds its shape better than soft silicone rubber, so small ridges and channels are less likely to collapse or deform while making molds.
    69° F Cure Temperature—Combine acrylic plastic or silicone rubber with a 69° cure temperature compounds in different ratios to adjust the consistency from thin to thick. Thin mixtures are easier to pour and better for filling small crevices.
    70° F Cure Temperature—Silicone rubber with a 70° cure temperature compounds are a putty that you can mix with your hands and form into any shape. Press an object into these compounds to create a mold for casting duplicates. They do not shrink as they dry, so textures and other fine details are captured faithfully.
    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, min.
    Time to Demold,
    min.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Silicone Rubber
     
    Soft
    Durometer 27A21515706500%Light BlueYes40.28595K15000000
    Durometer 27A21515706500%Light BlueYes462.28595K14000000
    Durometer 30A21010692500%GreenYes80.55166N1400000
    Durometer 30A21010692500%GreenYes231.15166N15000000
     
    Hard
    Durometer 40A21515706000%GreenYes40.28595K1200000
    Durometer 40A21515706000%GreenYes462.28595K13000000
    Durometer 50A21010692500%Light BlueYes130.85166N16000000
    Durometer 50A21010692500%Light BlueYes321.755166N17000000
     
    Casting Compounds with Dispensing Gun
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds. Casting Compounds with Dispensing Gun.
    Compounds with dispensing gun come ready to use—no mixing required—and won’t leave a mess.
    Hard— Hard silicone rubber holds its shape better than soft silicone rubber, so small ridges and channels are less likely to collapse or deform while making molds.
    Soft—Soft silicone rubber is more flexible and easier to peel off of molds than hard silicone rubber, especially when making complex shapes.
    69° F Cure Temperature—Combine acrylic plastic or silicone rubber with a 69° cure temperature compounds in different ratios to adjust the consistency from thin to thick. Thin mixtures are easier to pour and better for filling small crevices.
    Hardness
    Rating
    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure
    Time to
    Demold
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Includes
    Each
    Silicone Rubber
    SoftDurometer 30A210 min.10 min.692500%GreenNo4Carrying Case, Six each 3 cu. in. Disposable Cartridges5166N130000000
    Soft
    Hard
    Durometer 30A
    Durometer 55A
    210 min.
    6 min.
    10 min.
    6 min.
    692500%Green
    Orange
    No4Carrying Case, Six each 3 cu. in. Disposable Cartridges5166N12000000
    HardDurometer 55A26 min.6 min.692500%OrangeNo415 Disposable Nozzles, 2 Snap-On Nozzles, Carrying Case, Six each 3 cu. in. Disposable Cartridges5166N11000000
     
    Replacements for Casting Compounds
    Replacement Nozzles
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Casting Compound Cartridge Nozzles.
    Nozzle
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Angled155166N21000000
    Straight155166N2200000
    Replacement Cartridges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Casting Compound Dispensing Gun Cartridges.
    Color
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Each
    Green35166N18000000
    Orange35166N1900000

    See-Through Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Create transparent molds to monitor fill levels, differentiate parts at a glance, and avoid damaging parts when cutting the mold away. These casting compounds are two parts that activate when mixed.
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    Urethane Rubber—Urethane rubber compounds are tougher than silicone rubber compounds, so your molds will last longer. Although not required, curing urethane rubber molds inside a vacuum chamber improves their clarity. By removing trapped air bubbles, the chamber prevents the finished mold from looking speckled.
    Silicone Rubber—Silicone rubber compounds handle higher temperatures than urethane rubber compounds—up to 570° F. Silicone rubber also cures faster than urethane rubber, and it won't shrink as it cures, which means you won't need to guess at the final size of your mold. Because silicone rubber compounds trap air bubbles when mixed, they must be cured inside a vacuum chamber. The chamber removes the trapped air bubbles, strengthens the mold, and improves its clarity.
    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure
    Time to
    Demold
    Cure
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 40A6144 hr.2 hr.77° F1800.8%ClearYes2514431N101000000
    Durometer 60A6144 hr.2 hr.77° F1800.8%ClearYes2514431N10200000
    Durometer 80A6144 hr.2 hr.77° F1800.8%ClearYes2518644K5900000
    Durometer 75D6144 hr.2 hr.77° F1800.8%ClearYes2518644K5800000
     
    Silicone Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 40A101.5 hr.
    30 min.
    1.5 hr.
    30 min.
    77° F
    120° F
    5700%BlueYes572.28644K63000000
     

    Easy-Form Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Combine the liquid components to form a putty that can be molded into or around any shape. Use these compounds to capture intricate details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 60A15168375180Not RatedDark GrayYes2518644K28000000
    Durometer 60A15168375180Not RatedDark GrayYes10048644K29000000
    Durometer 85A15168375180Not RatedBlackYes2518644K1300000
    Durometer 85A15168375180Not RatedBlackYes10048644K15000000
    Durometer 60D15168375180Not RatedDark GrayYes2514423N10100000
    Durometer 60D15168375180Not RatedDark GrayYes10044423N104000000
     

    Fine-Detail Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Replicate even the most complex details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings. This easy-to-mix two-part compound flows smoothly into crevices. Cast up to 1/2" in thickness at a time.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 80D201684721340.3%WhiteYes49287075K6000000
    Durometer 80D201684721340.3%WhiteYes3951687075K61000000
     

    Machinable Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    After these compounds cure, they're tough enough to be machined. They are easy-to-mix two-part compounds that capture intricate details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to Demold,
    min.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Aluminum-Filled Urethane
     
    Hard
    Durometer 84D616890721301.5%GrayYes72 1/2587155K540000000
    Durometer 84D616890721301.5%GrayYes2902087155K56000000
     

    Long-Life Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    Create rubber molds that retain their shape for decades—they won’t soften, degrade, or warp, so you can continue to replicate intricate parts. Because these compounds don’t shrink as they cure, they are more accurate and predictable than other compounds.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 45A602416772000%YellowYes582.24353N110000000
     

    Food and Beverage Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    These food-grade compounds comply with FDA 21 CFR. They are easy-to-mix two-part compounds that capture intricate details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Food Industry Std.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 40A81221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.16802518644K71000000
    Durometer 60A81221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.16802518644K3400000
    Durometer 60A81221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680250108644K33000000
    Durometer 78A41221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.16802518644K3700000
    Durometer 88A41221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.16802518644K4100000
    Durometer 88A41221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1680250108644K43000000
    Durometer 75D51221201805%WhiteYesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.16802518644K4700000
     

    Chemical-Resistant Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds.
    This silicone rubber compound offers good resistance to acids, oils and salt water. Use it to capture intricate details when creating prototypes, molds, and linings with this easy-to-mix two-part compound. It is a durable and tear-resistant silicone rubber, which easily demolds.
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    Hardness
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, hr.
    Time to
    Demold, hr.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Volume,
    cu. in.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Silicone Rubber
     
    Hard
    Durometer 65A1202416784000%BlueYes2218595K77000000
    Durometer 65A1202416784000%BlueYes242118595K11000000
     
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