McLube® 1700L is a PTFE dispersion with binding additives offering semi-permanent, non-transferring release characteristics. Ideal for injection molding. Silicone-free. Also, an excellent dry lubricant.

Functions: Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Mold Release Agent, Release Agent

Labeling Claims: Silicone-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Epoxies (EP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polyethylene Cross-Linked (PEX), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC), Silicones

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

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    Product Highlights

    McLube® offers a full line of water and solvent-based release agents catered to a variety of polymeric materials and processes, including blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, rotational molding, and extrusion. McLube® also offers mold release sprays for plastic applications. Continue reading to learn more about our consummate line of mold release agents for plastics or contact us for information about a specific product.

    Rotation Molding

    McLube® helps rotational molders around the world gain more control over their processes with tailor-made release agents and roto process aids to suit any application. Our line of release agents for rotational molding supports all polyethylene plastics as well as polypropylene, Nylon, and polycarbonate. Visit our Release Agents for Rotational Molding page for more information.

    Benefits
    • Superior release performance
    • No pinholing
    • Improved part appearance and surface finish
    • Extra slip for deep draws, undercuts, and small sprue openings
    • Operator-safe and environmentally conscious options
    • Increased lifespan of molds and tooling
    • Mold protection during storage
    • Little or no transfer to the molded part
    Special Features

    Paintable, instant-cure, injection molded plastics (also lubricates pins, slides, ejectors)

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    Supported Materials

    Thermoset: polyester, epoxy resin, curing epoxy resins, phenolic resin (formaldehyde-based resins), acrylics, melamine, silicone (polysiloxanes)

    Thermoplastics: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), polycarbonate, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride), Nylons, Polystyrene (Styrofoam) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, Polyethylene: PEX, XLPE insulation, Low density Polyethylene (LDPE), linear LDPE, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), and more

    Biodegradable: Oxo, hydro

    Other Supported Processes

    Injection molding (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electric), blow molding, extrusion, compression molding, laminating, matrix molding, spin casting, transfer molding, 3-D printing, thermoforming, and vacuum forming

    Packaging & Availability

    Availability

    Bulk and aerosol