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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
     

    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.
    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
     

    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
     

    Foam Casting Compounds

    Image of ProductInUse. Compound expands to fill every hole and cavity.. Front orientation. Casting Compounds. Foam Casting Compounds.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Casting Compounds. Foam Casting Compounds.

    Compound expands

    to fill every

    hole and cavity.

    Create lightweight molds with these two-part compounds. They expand as foam after they’re poured to fill every cavity. The denser the foam, the less it will expand. Before casting, apply petroleum jelly (not included) to prevent sticking, stretching, and tearing. It won't cause the foam to collapse as it cures.
    Flexible—Flexible compounds cure into soft, open-cell foam, which absorbs water, air, and gases. They are often used to cast gaskets, cushions, and other bendable objects.
    Rigid—Rigid compounds form stiff, closed-cell foam, which prevents water and air from flowing through the part. Machinable, they’re dense enough to create prototype modeling blocks, so you can test setups without wearing down tools.
    Foam
    Expansion
    Density,
    lb/ft³
    Time to Harden,
    min.
    Time to
    Cure, min.
    Time to Demold,
    min.
    Cure Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Shrinkage
    Color
    Mixing
    Req.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Polyurethane Foam
     
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. White. Foam Casting Compounds.

    White

    Flexible—Not Machinable
    4X123252580125Not RatedWhiteYes38866N206000000
    4X123252580125Not RatedWhiteYes128866N26000000
    8X83252580125Not RatedWhiteYes38866N20500000
    8X83252580125Not RatedWhiteYes128866N25000000
    15X43252580125Not RatedWhiteYes38866N20400000
    15X43252580125Not RatedWhiteYes128866N24000000
     
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Beige. Foam Casting Compounds.

    Beige

    Rigid—Machinable
    2X20315157585Not RatedBeigeYes168866N23000000
    7X12315157585Not RatedBeigeYes48866N20200000
    7X12315157585Not RatedBeigeYes168866N22000000
    19X4315157585Not RatedBeigeYes48866N20100000
    19X4315157585Not RatedBeigeYes168866N21000000
     
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