Release Agents for the Rubber Industry
McLube® has manufactured rubber mold release agents and anti-tack coatings for over fifty years. Our consummate line of mold release agents for natural and synthetic rubbers will protect mold surfaces from harmful compounds, dramatically reduce substrate microporosity, and stand up to the most abrasive rubbers for long-lasting release. We offer cost-effective, water and solvent-based release agents to include semi-permanent and sacrificial coatings. McLube® also offers mold release sprays for rubber molding applications. Explore below for more information or contact us today for process assistance and samples.
Tire mold coatings, bladder coatings, bladder touch-up, and more solutions for tire producers
Our tire mold coatings are used to produce specialty agricultural, military, construction, recreational, industrial, and mining tires. We offer both semi-permanent tire mold coatings and conventional release agents for tire molds as well as bladder coatings which extend the lifespan of curing bladders used to produce a variety of on-the-road and off-the-road tires. Our rubber mold release agents and anti-tack coatings are also used in tire retreading and tire recycling operations, such as crumb rubber molding.
Release Agents and other ancillaries for Shoe Sole Manufacturing
McLube® offers a consummate line of release agents and ancillary products for shoe sole manufacturing processes, including single and dual-density casting and direct attach operations. McLube’s water and solvent-based formulas for shoe sole manufacturing can be catered to any process to ensure the release characteristics of the coating meet every customer goal and product specification. We have helped shoe sole manufacturers around the world reduce scrap and costs, lessen environmental impact, and improve overall process efficiency.
Mandrel Release Agents, Pan-Cure Coatings, And Nylon Tape Coatings
McLube® offers rigid and flexible mandrel release agents, also known as mandrel lubricants, with tailored slip characteristics to for easier pulls. We also offer water-based release coatings for cure wrap tape and pan-cure operations that stand up to the harshest curing conditions. Our products are used to produce hoses and tubes in the automotive, hydraulic, industrial, aerospace, medical, and food industries. We help hose manufacturers optimize their processes with tailored solutions and on-going application support.
Release Agents for Polyurethane Foam and Cast Urethanes
We offer a variety of products for the polyurethane industry, including water and solvent-based release agents and specialty mold cleaners. We also offer custom formulated release agents for PU due to the industry’s limitless diversity of blends of polyols, isocyanates (“hard segments”), chain extenders, and other additives.
External Mold Release for Thermoplastics
Our water-based and solvent-based mold release agents for thermoplastics are formulated to reduce scrap rates and cut down on stoppages for cleaning. We also offer custom-formulated release agents for unique goals and requirements. Our line of release agents include silicone-free, semi-permanent, and high-slip options as well as dilutable products and aerosols to suit any application.
