McLube® 1038 is a non-transferring, semi-permanent coating with cutting edge additives that make it ideal for epoxy molding and epoxy-bound composite manufacturing. Heat or air-cured.

Functions: Release Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Hand Lay-Up, Injection Molding, Potting

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlights

    McLube® offers a full line of semi-permanent release agents for industrial epoxy molding applications and epoxy-bound composites manufacturing. McLube® epoxy release agents have helped customers in the aerospace, automotive, and wind turbine industries produce more parts per shift, improve finish quality, and reduce plant emissions with VOC-free epoxy release options.

    Benefits
    • More parts per shift
    • Extended lifespan of molds and tooling
    • Reduced in-mold buildup
    • Less downtime and fewer stoppages for cleaning
    • Improved part appearance
    • Enhanced surface finish quality
    • No pinholing and excellent material flow
    • Will not interfere with material chemistry or integration
    • Multiple releases per application
    Special Features

    Highly durable, also protects tools from corrosion

    Applications & Uses

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    Compatible Polymers & Resins
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    Applications

    Supported Processes

    Compression, injection, hand layup, mandrel-built, composites manufacturing, potting

    Packaging & Availability

    Availability

    Bulk only