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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
1	1 1/2"	2 1/2"	9"	130	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	Not Rated	Paraffin Wax	White	0000000	00000	00000
10	1 1/2"	12"	19"	130	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	Not Rated	Paraffin Wax	White	0000000	00000	00000

Bonding Wax


Jar	Tray

With good surface adhesion, this wax temporarily holds small and fragile items in place. Wax is removable.

Wt.	Container Type	Thk.	Wd.	Lg.	Softening Temp., ° F	Material	Color		Each
2 oz.	Jar	—	—	—	130	Wax	White	0000000	00000
1 lb.	Tray	1"	5"	8"	145	Wax	Yellow	0000000	00000

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.
1	1	1 3/8"	1 1/4"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	Yellow	16	0000000	000000

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
1	130	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	Not Rated	Paraffin Wax	White	0000000	00000	00000
10	130	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.886, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3710	Not Rated	Paraffin Wax	White	0000000	00000	00000

Prototyping Wax Rods

Harder than Crack-Resistant Prototyping Wax, this is better suited to more detailed prototyping.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Softening Temp., ° F	Hardness	Material	Choose a Color		Each
2 1/4"	-0.125" to 0.125"	24"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	0000000	000000

Natural Beeswax Bars


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
1/2	3/4"	2"	9 1/2"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	White	00000
1/2	3/4"	2"	9 1/2"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	Yellow	0000
1	1 1/4"	3 1/2"	6 3/4"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	White	00000
1	1 1/4"	3 1/2"	6 3/4"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	Yellow	00000

Polishing Wax

This wear-resistant wax leaves a lustrous finish after polishing. It is the hardest natural wax available, but it is brittle. Also for use as a release agent for wax-blend molds.

Wt., lb.	Softening Temp., ° F	Hardness	Material	Color		Each
1	175	Not Rated	Carnauba Wax	Yellow	0000000	000000

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
1	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	Yellow	0000000	000000

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"	130	Not Rated	Paraffin Wax	White	3	0000000	00000	00000

Prototyping Wax Bars

Harder than Crack-Resistant Prototyping Wax, this is better suited to more detailed prototyping.

Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Softening Temp., ° F	Hardness	Material	Choose a Color	Each
1 1/4"	-0.125" to 0.125"	3 1/2"	12"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	000000
1 1/2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	3 5/8"	12"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	00000
2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	16"	24"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	000000
2 1/2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	10"	18"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	000000
3 1/2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	3 1/2"	12"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	00000
5 1/2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	5 1/2"	12"	220	Durometer 50D	Wax	Blue , Green , Purple	000000

High-Temperature Easy-Form Lining Wax Sheets

Plain Backing

Adhesive Backing

With a higher softening temperature than standard lining wax sheets, use these with casting and laminate resins that require heat during curing. Flexible enough to conform to angles and bends, lining wax is bendable even at room temperature. Use it as a liner in stamping prototypes and to produce castings of die patterns.

Adhesive Backing—Adhesive-back sheets provide a temporary hold and adhere to most oil-free surfaces.

					Plain Backing		Adhesive Backing
	Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Softening Temp., ° F	Color		Each		Each
12" × 24"



		1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


		1/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	———	0	0000000	00000
		5/64"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	———	0	0000000	00000
		3/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
		1/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
		3/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
		1/4"	-0.002" to 0.002"	220	Beige	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

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"	150	Not Rated	Beeswax	Yellow	0000000	000000

Easy-Form Lining Wax Sheets

Flexible enough to conform to angles and bends, lining wax is bendable even at room temperature. Use it as a liner in stamping prototypes and to produce castings of die patterns.

					Plain Backing
	Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Softening Temp., ° F	Color		Each
12" × 24"



		1/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	000000


		1/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000
		5/64"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000
		3/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000
		1/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000
		3/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000
		1/4"	-0.002" to 0.002"	185	Brown	00000000	00000

Crack-Resistant Prototyping Wax Rods

This wax is more stable than standard prototyping wax, so it won't crack when used as casting wax.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Softening Temp., ° F	Hardness	Material	Color	Each
2 3/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	6"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	000000
3 7/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	6"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	00000
4 7/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	6"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	00000
6 7/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	6"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	000000

Crack-Resistant Prototyping Wax Bars

This wax is more stable than standard prototyping wax, so it won't crack when used as casting wax.

Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Lg.	Softening Temp., ° F	Hardness	Material	Color	Each
2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	3 1/2"	12"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	000000
2"	-0.125" to 0.125"	4"	12"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	00000
3"	-0.125" to 0.125"	10"	18"	150	Durometer 40D	Wax	Red	000000