Mold Cleaner and Mold Release are two distinct products, each serving different purposes:

7/9/2024

Mold Cleaner

1. Purpose: Mold cleaners are used to remove residues, contaminants, and deposits from the mold surfaces.
2. Usage: They are applied during mold maintenance to ensure the mold remains clean and free from substances that could affect part quality or mold performance.
3. Types: Mold cleaners come in various formulations depending on the type of residue they need to remove (e.g., plastic residue, grease, rust inhibitors).

IMS Company offers an extensive line of Mold Cleaners for all of your Injection Mold needs. Choose from heavy duty solvents that clean without wiping for use at the press, aerosols with low-toxicity for the maintenance area, cleaners that are non-flammable and degreasers that are naturally biodegradable.

Mold Release

1. Purpose: Mold release agents are applied to the mold surface to prevent the molded part from sticking to the mold cavity or core.
2. Usage: They facilitate easy release of the molded part from the mold, reducing cycle time and minimizing the risk of damaging the part during removal.
3. Types: Mold releases can be water-based, solvent-based, or dry lubricants, depending on the molding process and materials used.

The right Mold Release is critical – it has an effect on part quality and cycle time and make a huge difference in job profitability.

Key Differences:

• Function: Mold cleaner cleans the mold surface, while mold release prevents adhesion of the molded part to the mold.
• Application: Mold cleaner is used during maintenance to clean existing molds, whereas mold release is applied during molding cycle to facilitate part release. Depending on many factors, mold release may need to be applied anywhere from every cycle to once a day.
• Effect: Mold cleaner ensures mold cleanliness and performance, while mold release ensures smooth part ejection and reduces defects.

In summary, Mold Cleaners and Mold Releases serve complementary but different roles in the injection molding process, addressing cleanliness and ease of part release, respectively. Each is crucial in maintaining efficient and high-quality production in injection molding operations.