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We manufacture a series of specially formulated flexible mold making materials as well as a range of both rigid and flexible materials suitable for casting.

Guide to the right mold making material

Rigid Molds Verses Flexible Molds:

Flexible Molds are used when you have two or more of the following characteristics in the object you are casting:

• The finished object is cast in a rigid or non flexible material.

• The object has a substantial amount of detail in the object.

• The detail of the object has an undercut (an area where the material goes underneath a raised part of the object or the surface curves underneath itself).

Rigid molds are used when the finished cast object:

• Is cast in flexible materials and there are no significant undercuts or

• The cast object is rigid and very simple in design with no undercuts or

• The cast object is rigid and can be made in a mold with two or more parts that can be removed separately.

Flexible Mold making material

HIGH STRENGTH SILICONE RUBBER RTV 500

This is the premium flexible mold making material that combines ease of use with quality results. It allows highly accurate reproduction of detail and accommodates undercut areas well. It can be used for most resins, for candle making, for high temperatures like liquid vinyls, for plaster castings and others. It is durable enough for multiple castings.

SILICONE CASTING RUBBER RTV 100A

This is a less expensive version of the RTV 500. It is more rigid which helps support large flat castings. It may be more durable for multiple castings. It does not support as fine a detail and does not work as well with fine undercuts as the RTV 500. Most applications benefit from the characteristics of the RTV 500.

URETHANE CASTING RUBBER Haflex 1950-1A

This provides a solid flexible dark red colored mold with good detail and very durable casting quality. It requires the two components be weighed to get the right curing quality. It is ideal for most resins and low temperature curing materials including plasters.

URETHANE CASTING RUBBER, Haflex 1950-1A-Black

The same material as the red one above except this is black. Both of these can be used to coat surfaces.

LATEX COATING RUBBER, Haflex 1960-1

This can be used to create very flexible and thin molds with good detail. It is air dried and requires several coats to get a descent mold. The latex has ammonia in it so it is less suitable for body impressions. It would require a good supporting mold (mother mold) to preserve the shape of your original. It makes a good surface coating that can be skin like in nature.

ALGINATE,

This is the answer to creating impressions of the human body. It is totally non toxic and is just like the material used by dentists. This is the starting point for life casting.

Rigid Mold Making Material

Hydrocal

An easy to use way low cost way to create a hard durable rigid mold. It can also be used to test your flexible mold with low cost material. It is also very useful in creating a support for your flexible mold.

Mold Plaster

Similar uses as Hydrocal only not as hard or durable. Exposure to moisture reduces the working time.

Ready made molds

These are standard shapes made out of polyethylene or polypropylene and are an easy way to create cast objects.

SILICONE RUBBER PRODUCTS

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SILICONE CASTING RUBBER RTV 100A :

Two component liquid casting system which hardens at room temperature to give a soft (40 SHORE "A") white rubber which is similar to Dow Corning's RTV "A" (or 3110). It has superior heat transfer and does not soften or degrade at elevated temperatures. Standard catalyst "SELFSET 110-1A" is included with the package. (For technical details ask for TNB 9-2-1). Fastset catalyst may be substituted.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-1A-4C	Pint Set	16 fl oz
0902-1B-4 I	Gallon set	11 lb
0902-1C-4 I	5 Gallon Set	50 lb
0902-1D-4N	10 - 5 Gallon Set	500 lb
0902-1E-4N	55 Gallon Drum	495 lb

CATALYSTS FOR RTV 100A,

SELFSET 110-1A : Use 10 parts to 100 parts RTV 100A by weight, SELFSET 110-1A will gel in 1 hour and 45 minutes and harden in 18 hours.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-2A-4C	2 Oz Bottle	2 fl oz
0902-2B-4C	Pint Oblong	1 lb
0902-2C-4 I	Gallon Oblong	5 lb
0902-2D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	40 lb

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FASTSET 110-2A : Use 10 parts to 100 parts RTV 100A by weight, Fastset 110-2A will gel in 5 minutes and harden in 15 minutes.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-3A-4C	2 Oz Bottle	2 fl oz
0902-3B-4C	Pint Oblong	1 lb
0902-3C-4 I	Gallon Oblong	5 lb
0902-3D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	40 lb

HIGH STRENGTH SILICONE RUBBER RTV 500 : a two component, liquid casting system which hardens at room temperature to give a soft (25 SHORE "A") lavender colored rubber which is similar to Dow Corning's RTV "G". It has high strengths (tear, tensile, & elongation) and does not soften or degrade at elevated temperatures. Standard catalyst "SELFSET 110-5" is included with the package. (For technical details ask for TNB 9-2-2). Fastset catalyst may be substituted.

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Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-4A-4C	Pint Set	16 fl oz
0902-4B-4 I	Gallon Set	10 lb
0902-4C-4 I	5 Gallon Set	50 lb
0902-4D-4N	10 - 5 Gallons Set	500 lb
0902-4E-4N	55 Gallon Drum	495 lb

CATALYST FOR RTV 500

SELFSET 110-5 : Use 10 parts to 100 parts of RTV 500 by weight or by volume, SELFSET 110-5 will gel in 1 to 1½ hours and harden in 18 hours

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-5A-4C	2 Oz Bottle	2 fl oz
0902-5B-4C	Pint Oblong	1 lb
0902-5C-4 I	Gallon Oblong	5 lb
0902-5D-4 I	5 Gallon Pail	40 lb

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FASTSET 110-6 : Use 10 parts to 100 parts of RTV 500 by weight or by volume, FASTSET 110-6 will gel in 25 minutes and harden in 4 hours.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-6A-4C	2 Oz Bottle	2 fl oz
0902-6B-4C	Pint Oblong	1 lb
0902-6C-4 I	Gallon Oblong	5 lb
0902-6D-4 I	5 Gallon pail	40 lb

SILICONE EXTENDER RTV 100-1 : Up to 10% RTV 100-1 EXTENDER may be used to thin RTV 100A and RTV 500. It will reduce hardness and increase tear resistance.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0902-7A-4C	½ Pint Oblong	8 fl oz
0902-7B-4C	Pint Oblong	16 fl oz
0902-7C-4 I	Gallon Oblong	8 lb
0002-7D-4 I	5 Gallon Pail	40 lb

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HAFLEX FLEXIBLE PRODUCTS

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URETHANE CASTING RUBBER Haflex 1950-1A : A non-TDI containing, two component, liquid urethane system which hardens at room temperature to a hardness of 45 SHORE "A". Sold in matched "sets" with the proper amount of hardener; this is a safe, low cost casting rubber.

Item #	Packing Style
0901-1A-4C	Pint Set
0901-1B-4C	Gallon Set
0901-1C-4 I	5 Gallon Set
0901-1D-4N	10 - 5 Gallons Set

URETHANE CASTING RUBBER, Haflex 1950-1A-Black : A black version of our Haflex 1950-1A liquid urethane system.

Item #	Packing Style
0901-2A-4C	Pint Set
0901-2B-4C	Gallon Set
0901-2C-4 I	5 Gallon Set

LATEX COATING RUBBER, Haflex 1960-1 : One component liquid rubber latex for coating and mold making. Viscosity is 15,000 - 25,000 cps.

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Item #	Packing Style
0901-3A-4C	Pint
0901-3B-4C	Quart
0901-3C-4C	Gallon
0901-3D-4 I	5 Gallon
0901-3E-4N	50 Gallon Drum

PRIMER, Haflex 1961-1 : Two component primer used for coating metallic and other hard to bond surfaces for subsequent bonding to Haflex 1950-1A

0901-4A-4C	2 - ½ Pints
0901-4B-4 I	2 - ½ Gallons
0901-4C-4 I	2 - 5 Gallons

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ALGINATE, : This water reacted material is really the only safe material for the casting of human body parts. It is flexible, very fast setting, will not adhere to anything (not even itself), and has excellent reproductive properties.

0901-6A-4 I	½ Gallon	2 lb
0901-6B-4N	Box	5 lb
0901-6C-4N	Box	25 lb

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Ridged Mold making and Other Mold Supports

MOLD PLASTER : Smooth, white, slow setting plaster.

0903-1A-4 I	Box	10 lb
0903-1B-4 I	Bag	100 lb

HYDROCAL : A high strength gypsum cement designed for strong casts, Hydrocal works as easily as plaster. Use it where strength counts for the production of hard, tough patterns and duplicator molds.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0903-2A-4 I	Box	10 lb
0903-2B-4 I	Bag	100 lb

HEMP FIBERS : Organic fiber strands, ideal for providing structural reinforcement in Plaster and Hydrocal molds.

Item #	Packing Style	Size
0903-3A-4C	Bag	¼ lb
0903-3B-4 I	Box	2 lb
0903-3C-4N	Bale	35 - 40 lb

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EVERYDAY THINGS AND

MOVIE MAGIC

ARE MADE WITH MOLDS & RESINS

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STOCK RESIN MOLDS

POLYETHYLENE MOLDS : Molds are ideal for experimenting with castable resins. They are inexpensive and reusable allowing individuals the ability to learn how to use casting resins before moving onto more expensive materials. They are also the perfect size and shape for hobbyist wanting to embed objects such as flowers, coins, photographs, shells and other items within a clear resin creating a timeless keepsake, paperweight, personalized gift or conversation piece.

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ITEM #	STYLE & PART #	DIMENSIONS	Size
1701-01A–3 I	Assorted Jewels / 0408	½ “ is largest	2 oz
1701-02A-3 I	6 Rectangles / 0412	1 x 1½ x ½ “	2 oz
1701-03A-3 I	Square Base / 0488	7⅛ x 7⅛ x ¾ “	24 oz
1701-04A-3 I	Sqaure Base / 0490	5⅛ x 5⅛ x ¾ “	12 oz
1701-05A-3 I	Round Base / 0492	7⅛ x ¾ “ deep	14 oz
1701-06A-3 I	Oval Base / 0497	4 x 6 x ¾ “	7 oz
1701-07A-3 I	Cabachons / 0567	¾ x ½ “	4 oz
1701-08A-3 I	Cabachons / 0568	1 x ¾ “	4 oz
1701-09A-3 I	Sphere / 0755	5½ x 2½ “ deep	32 oz
1701-10A-3 I	Pyramid / 0785	3½ x 3½ x 1¾ “	5 oz
1701-11A-3 I	Smiley Face / 0862 (Have A Nice Day)	3 x 2⅛ “	½ oz

POLYPROPYLENE MOLDS : Molds are the perfect size

for paperweights. They have crisp sharp lines and will create a glass like finish. They are also reusable and require no mold release.

ITEM #	DESCRIPTIONS	DIMENSIONS	VOLUME
1701-12A–3 I	MC-2 RECT.	2 1/4" x 2 5/8" x 1 1/8"	3 oz
1701-13A-3 I	MC-3 CYIN.	2 3/8" dia x 1 1/8"	2 1/2 oz
1701-14A-3 I	MC-5 DOME	3" dia x 1 3/8"	4 oz
1701-15A-3 I	MC-6 SQUARE	3“ x 3" x 1 1/16"	5 oz
1701-16A-3 I	MC-8 RECT	3" x 6" x 1 1/16"	9 oz

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Sculpt your Originals

MODELING CLAY : Ideal material for three dimensional art masters from which molds can be made. It has a smooth, firm consistency to retain the shape into which it is sculpted. It will not inhibit the cure of our High Strength Silicone Casting Rubber RTV 500 or Silicone Casting Rubber RTV 100A.

0903-4A-4 I	Bag	1 lb
0903-4B-4 I	Bag	10 lb
0903-4C-4N	Box	50 lb

SCULPEY : An easily workable white clay that takes tooling and detailing very well. Bakes to a bisque like finish making it is most applicable for simple sculptures and items which will not be subjected to much handling. Cures in a pre-heated 275◦F oven for 15 minutes for each 1/4" thickness.

0903-5A-3 I	Pack	2 lb
0903-5B-3 I	Box	8 lb

SUPER SCULPEY : Similar to regular Sculpey, except comes in beige and has the added benefit of higher tensile strength. Bakes to a ceramic like hardness, making it more applicable as the medium of prototypes and finely detailed finished sculptures. Cures in a pre-heated 275◦F oven for 15 minutes for each 1/4" thickness.

0903-6A-3 I	Pack	1 lb
0903-6B-3 I	Box	8 lb

SUPER ELASTICLAY :
A cream colored polymer clay cures to a flexible rubbery finish. It is most applicable for poseable figures, doll bodies, and soft sided molds. Cures in a pre-heated 275◦F oven for 15 minutes for each 1/4" thickness. Sold in ½ pound pack only.

0903-7A-3l

Extras to make your molds more interesting

ACRYLIC SPHERES :

Clear acrylic balls for your decorative needs. They can also be used to make locator buttons on multiple part molds

DIAMETER	EACH	DOZEN	100 COUNT
¼ “	xxxx	1906-01B-3 I	1906-01C-3 I
½ “	xxxx	1906-02B-3 I	1906-02C-3 I
¾ “	1906-03A-3 I	1906-03B-3 I	1906-03C-3 I
1 “	1906-04A-3 I	1906-04B-3 I	1906-04C-3 I
1 ½ “	1906-05A-3 I	1906-05B-3 I	1906-05C-3 I

EYEBALL KEY CHAIN :

These can be adapted for use as eyes in your sculpting and life casting work. Makes a great gift and conversational piece and are sure to be a hit at any party. They are guaranteed to keep an eye on your keys. They come in plain or bloodshot and an assortment of colors.

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ITEM #	STYLE
2401-09A-3 I	Regular
2401-10A-3 I	Bloodshot
2401-11A-3 I	Cat's Eye

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MOLD RELEASE AND SEALING PRODUCTS

Whenever polyester, polyurethane, epoxy and phenolic resin formulations are molded, there exists the necessity for suitable mold preparation materials to assure optimum surface reproduction and separation of the molded object from the mold. The preparation operations involve sealing and smoothing of non-metallic molds and cleaning and polishing of metallic molds.

SEALING WITH MOLDKOTE: Non-metallic molds are sealed to prevent gases and moisture within the mold from contacting the molded plastics. Sealing also provides a suitable foundation for the subsequent application of the release agent. The MOLDKOTES are usually film forming materials which have no adhesion to the plastics and yet provide a continuous film coating over every detail of a mold without altering the surface or changing the mold's dimensions.

MOLD RELEASE: Usually a paste, wax or silicone coating is applied over the MOLDKOTE prior to the application of the plastics. This assures separation from the mold.

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SEPARATOR FOR SILICONE MOLD RUBBER Moldkote 1900-1: A special release preparation used as a separator when releasing RTV (Silicone Rubber) from itself during the preparation of two-piece molds or when using a silicone rubber model.

0701-01A-4C	½ Pint	8 fl oz
0701-01B-4 I	Gallon	1 gal

SILICONE COATING RUBBER, Moldkote RTV 1900-2A : An air-drying liquid rubber that prevents adhesion of almost all types of sticky materials, including urethane foams, adhesives, adhesive films, raw rubbers and plastics. Easily applied to a wide variety of surfaces to provide a dry, durable and high gloss rubbery coating. It is both a sealer and a mold release.

0701-02A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-02B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-02C-4 I	Gallon	1 gal
0701-02D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	35 lb

PRIMER FOR SILICONE RUBBER, Moldkote 1900-3 : An air-drying primer supplied as a dilute solution of moisture-reactive material in a solvent. It is red in color, permitting easy observation of surface coverage. It is used to improve adhesion of MOLD RELEASE 1900-2A to various substrates.

0701-03A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-03B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-03C-4 I	Gallon	6 lb

MOLD SEALER, Moldkote 1906 (General Purpose) :A sprayable, green, general purpose mold sealing lacquer which can be applied to any surface. Good on wet or dry plaster. It is normally used in conjunction with PARTING PASTE 1908 or PARTING WAX 1910. Cannot be sanded. Will not buff to a high gloss. Usable up to temperature of 300̊F. Seals most non-metallics. Good sealer for models before pouring RTV rubber.

0701-04A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-04B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-04C-4 I	Gallon	1 gal
0701-04D-4N	5 Gallon pail	5 gal

MOLD SEALER, Moldkote 1906A (Aerosol Can) :

0701-05A-4 I	Can	12 oz Aerosol
0701-05B-4 I	Case	12 cans

MOLD RELEASE, Moldkote 1908 (Paste Type) : Cream colored paste, usable on both metallic and non-metallic surfaces. May be applied to wet, as well as dry plasters. Will readily release polyester, phenolic, polyurethane and epoxy resins. It is not affected by temperatures up to 500̊F. It will not give high gloss parting, leaving application marks on the part surface. It is readily dissolved by solvents and styrene; hence, high styrene resins and resin solvent solutions should not be used against 1908. It is not water soluble, but can be cleaned off with detergent containing water or most thinners. For high temperature applications with non-metallic molds, the mold should be dried and sealed with MOLDKOTE SEALER 1906 before applying MOLDKOTE 1908

0701-06A-4C	¼ Pint	4 oz
0701-06B-4C	Pint	1 lb
0701-06C-4 I	Gallon	8 lb
0701-06D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	40 lb

MOLD RELEASE, Moldkote 1908A (Aerosol Can) :

0701-07A-4 I	Can	12 oz (Aerosol)
0701-07B-4 I	Case	12 cans

MOLD SEALER, Moldkote 1909 : Sprayable water-alcohol solution of polyvinyl alcohol. Developed for high temperature release with polyester. Usable on dried non-metallic molds as a sealer. Not generally used with water extended polyesters. MOLDKOTE RELEASE 1908 or MOLDKOTE RELEASE WAX 1910 is usually applied over the MOLDKOTE SEALER 1909.

0701-08A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-08B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-08C-4 I	Gallon	1 gal
0701-08D-4 I	5 Gallon Pail	5 gal

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MOLD RELEASE WAX, Moldkote 1910 : A Carnauba paste wax formulated for specific use in parting all resins. Usable in both metallic and non-metallic molds and over all MOLDKOTES. Efficient up to 300̊F. On non-metallic molds, apply over a sealer.

0701-09A-4C	¼ Pint	4 oz
0701-09B-4C	Can	14 oz

MOLD RELEASE WAX, Moldkote 1910A (Aerosol Can):

0701-10A-4 I	Can	12 oz (Aerosol)
0701-10B-4 I	Case	12 cans

MOLD RELEASE, Moldkote 1914 (Silicone) : A cure-type silicone solution which can be used instead of MOLDKOTE RELEASE 1908 or MOLDKOTE RELEASE WAX 1910. Not an oil. Will cure not migrate. May be used for surfaces which will be subsequently painted. Efficient on sealed, non-metallic surfaces or metallic surfaces. Will withstand 500̊F.

0701-11A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-11B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-11C-4 I	Gallon	8 lb
0701-11D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	35lb

MOLD RELEASE, Moldkote 1914A Silicone (Aerosol Can):

0701-12A-4 I	Can	12 oz (Aerosol)
0701-12B-4 I	Case	12 cans

MOLD RELEASE, Moldkote 1919-1 (Fluorocarbon) : A different type of mold coating for parting purposes. The active ingredient is a fluorocarbon dispersion which exhibits excellent dry lubricant properties. It can be brushed or dipped, drying quickly, leaving a transparent, smooth, intimately bonded coating which resists dirt, oil, chemicals and heat. It is a good, semi-permanent release agent for phenolic, epoxy, polyester and polyurethane resins. It does not interfere with subsequent bonding, painting or other post-forming operations. It can be used up to 600̊F.

0701-13A-4C	¼ Pint	4 fl oz
0701-13B-4C	Pint	16 fl oz
0701-13C-4 I	Gallon	8 lb
0701-13D-4N	5 Gallon Pail	45 lb

NOTE: Thinner 1905 (Cleaner) ( SEE PAGE 25) A general purpose thinner for MOLDKOTE SEALER & MOLDKOTE RELEASE & HAPOL POLYESTERS.

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

We have dozens of pamphlets and books in the racks in our store that are related to moldmaking, plastics and resins. Drop in and take a look.

TITLE & AUTHOR	ITEM #
HOW TO PRESERVE ANIMALS & SPECIMENS IN CLEAR PLASTIC by Cleo Harden Simple techniques for embedding animal specimens in natural and beautiful ways in clear plastics.	0802-1A-3 I
MOLDING & CASTING HANDBOOK by Thurston James This book demonstrates the methods and techniques for using many different molding and casting materials.	0802-2A-3 I
THE PROP BUILDERS MASK MAKING HANDBOOK by Thurston James Explore the entire scope of mask making, including the techniques used with many different materials. There are more than 350 photographs illustrating the methods explained in the text.	0802-3A-3 I
THE THEATER PROPS HANDBOOK by Thurston James This practical, illustrated book explains the use of materials essential to the prop builder. It demonstrates the techniques involved in the construction of more than one hundred specific items.	0802-4A-3 I
HOW TO FIBERGLASS BOATS by Ken Hankinson A practical, easy to use “How To” book covering materials, tools, equipment and their applications.	0802-5A-3 I
FIBERGLASS BOAT BUILDING FOR AMATEURS by Ken Hankinson A practical, easy to use, "How To" book covering materials, tools, equipment and their applications.	0802-6A-3 I
CASTIN’ CRAFT by Casey Carlton A practical, easy to use, "How To" book covering materials, tools, equipment, their applications and instructions on embedding small or simple objects, making paperweights, etc.	0802-7A-3 I
FIBERGLASS REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION BOOK by Jack Wiley This fills the need for how-to information on repairing damaged fiberglass. Also, complete information on using fiberglass to repair and protect items made from other materials, such as wood or metal.	0802-8A-3 I
WORKING WITH ACRILYCS Craftics, Inc. A complete guide to bending, bonding, cutting, sawing, shaping, polishing, and turning acrylic. This book has numerous illustrations describing techniques and tools used to fabricate acrylic. For the amateur or the professional, this text is a valuable resource	0802-9A-3 I

RESINS

We offer a full line of casting material including Polyester, Epoxy and Urethane Resins.

We also have ridged and flexible foams as well as both urethane and vinyl that creates a flexible rubber like casting.

In addition we have everything you need for a fiberglass lay up.

Click here to go to our fiberglass section.

POLYESTER RESIN

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Polyester Resins are well suited to your casting needs both big and small. Hastings plastics has helped to develop the casting methods with the pioneers in industrial applications as well as and with many contemporary artist of regional and national renown.

Please follow the link to get more details about the products mentioned here.

The following resins are for casting in solid mass castings

CLEAR CASTING RESIN, Hapol 1300-1E UV : for smaller objects with a half gallon pour or less. Thin section objects can be poured in large quantities as well. Great results for clear and translucent objects.

CLEAR MASS CASTING RESIN, Hapol 1300-1L : Resin may be cast in a large mass with a solid mass of over a half gallon. It has great clarity and low shrinkage.

FLEXIBLE RESIN, Hapol 1300-4E : (72/65 Shore "D" Hardness) Translucent dark amber in color. Can be added to other polyester to increase impact resistance and flexibility.

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CASTING RESIN, Hapol 1340-8A : A translucent-grey, filled, resilient, fast setting, lower cost, liquid resin which is easily mixed and cast. Castings can be de-molded in 10 minutes with increased catalyst. Translucency enables users to attain good colors using opaque HAPOL colors.

The Following resins may be used with molds by “laying up” the resin inside the mold. This involves laminating several layers often with chopped fiberglass or fiberglass cloth and mat.

POLYESTER GEL COAT RESIN

GEL COAT, Hapol 10-04-1: A neutral color Gel Coat resin specifically designed to provide reinforced plastic products with a tough, durable and attractive surface. It is applied as the first layer to the inside of your mold so that it becomes the smooth outer surface of your finished object.

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NOTES:Colored gel coat may be made by adding HASTINGS HACOL opaque paste colors per the following table.

Click here for complete selection of colors available

Neutral Gel Coat	Paste Color	Large quatities of colored gel coats will be custom made upon request.
Pint	7 grams
Quart	28 grams
Gallon	4 ounces

LAMINATING RESIN, Hapol 1300-2 : A light stabilized laminating resin developed specifically for the surfboard and boat manufacturers. It is used to embed layers of fiberglass and to build up the thickness of your object. It cures rapidly at room temperature when catalyzed with MEK PEROXIDE and produces clear laminates.

EXTRA FAST HARDENING SANDING RESIN, Hapol 1300-3 :

Contains special additives to aid sanding. This will allow you to shape the surface of your polyester laminations.

SURFACE COATING RESIN, Hapol 1300-5 : For finishing and glossing the outer air dryed surface of your object. Can be sanded and polished to a high gloss.

HIGH-TEMP LAMINATING RESIN, Hapol 1300-2H : A high strength, chemical, stain and heat resistant, room temperature hardening polyester resin. It is unique in that it will provide these excellent properties without the need for heat curing.

1001-9A-4N

SOLD IN 55 GALLON DRUM QUANTITY ONLY

NOTE: 1 ounce of catalyst is included with the pint, quart and gallon size resins. Catalyst is not included with the 5 gallon and 55 (drum) gallon sizes.

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POLYESTER CATALYST, ADDITIVES AND PROMOTERS are all available from Hastings Plastic. Follow this link for more details.

EPOXY RESINS

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CASTING AND POTTING RESIN SYSTEMS

The following dual product numbers designate the resin system packaged with matching hardener in the proper ratios and are sold in PRE-PORTIONED combined sets.

GENERAL PURPOSE RESIN SYSTEM, HAPEX 1200A/1227 :

(Two component sets) Ratio: 2 Parts Resin to 1 Part Hardener by volume. This is a clear, medium viscosity, slow reacting system which is excellent for laminating, bonding, potting, casting and coating. It does not shrink, creates very little heat and is generally considered a safe versatile system.

Resins are designed for thick castings. They are opaque, slow reacting, dimensionally stable and have good heat transfer.

HAPEX 1214A/1210-14 METALLIC CASTING SYSTEM :A metallic filled epoxy system has been specially formulated by HASTINGS PLASTICS to provide good heat transfer and maintain good properties up to 325^oF, making it an excellent choice for dies, masters and other tooling requirements.

HAPEX 1225/1226 MASKAST SYSTEM : A mass casting system is a black, medium viscosity epoxy with good heat transfer, high abrasion resistance and resistance to machining. Developed by Norry Hastings, this system is widely used and accepted as an excellent electrical potting compound, and is specified by the military for several applications.

Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request. Some components may be purchased separately in bulk quantities at a savings in cost.

Many resins listed may be used with other hardening agents and additives to obtain flexibility, abrasion resistance, low density etc. Discuss your needs with our technical sales representative or contact our home office.

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GENERAL PURPOSE EPOXY RESINS

HAPEX 1200A : A low viscosity (3000-5000 cps), 100% reactive epoxy resin used for laminating, casting and medium Hi-Temperature applications with Hi-Temperature hardeners.

HAPEX 1290 : A medium viscosity (10,000-13,000 cps), 100% reactive epoxy resin used for casting, laminating and Hi-Temperature applications.

EPOXY HARDENING AGENTS

Hastings has a range of hardening agents with properties designed for specific uses including your own.

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Need a soft and flexible object in the shape of your mold?

Hot melt might be your answer

HOTMELT, Haflex 1966A : Heat-cured liquid vinyl casting resin that forms a translucent, rubbery solid.

URETHANE CASTING SYSTEM

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Two component hard casting urethane resin systems that produce hard opaque objects that can be painted easily. They are easy to process and have a low exotherm. Both are quick setting and make strong finished castings; have quick thin viscosity to allow detailed reproductions; fast production rates are possible with these resins; work well with our RTV.

QUICKAST 1600 -1B : 2 - 3 ½ min; setting time. Demolds in 10 to 12 minutes.

0401-1A-4C	Pint Set	2 pt
0401-1B-4 I	Gallon Set	2 gal
0401-1C-4 I	10 Gallon Set	10 gal
0401-1D-4N	Drum Set	900 lb

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QUICKAST 1600 -1C : Sets in 30-60 min; for a quicker demold time of 4 to 6 minutes.

0401-2A-4C	Pint Set	2 pt
0401-2B-4 I	Gallon Sete	2 gal
0401-2C-4 I	10 Gallon Set	10 gal
0401-2D-4N	Drum Set	900 lb

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Urethane FOAMS

Foams can be used in casting applications for light weights, flexible and/or low cost results. They are being used in to create architectural details as well as sculpture applications including figure and large objects like boats, rocks and other low detail items. It can be coated with ridged or flexible surfaces. Foam in its many forms is incredibly versatile and useful. Insulation for many diverse uses and as flotation for boats, packing items safely and permanently sealing against weather, heat, cold. We offer a variety of foams in many densities and from rigid to flexible.

HATHANE 1640C SERIES FLEXIBLE FOAM : Comes in A & B sets. Densities of 4 lbs/cubic foot (1640C-54) and 8 lbs/cubic foot (1640C-58).

SIZE		4 LB	8 LB
Pint Set	16 oz	1101-1A-4C	1101-2A-4C
Gallon Set	8 lb	1101-1B-4C	1101-2B-4C
5 Gallon Set	45 lb	1101-1C-4 I	1101-2C-4 I
Drum Set	500 lb	1101-1D-4N	1101-2D-4N

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HATHANE 1680 SERIES RIGID FOAMS FOR MOLDING, INSULATION, AND FLOTATION: A two component, rigid, self-foaming, self-curing urethane foam system designed especially for molded parts, insulation and flotation. It is available in free-rise foam densities of 2 pounds, 4 pounds, 8 pounds and 11 pounds per cubic foot.

QUANTITY	2 POUND	4 POUND	8 POUND	11 POUND
2 Pint Set	1101-3A-4C	1101-4A-4 I	1101-5A-4 I	1101-6A-4N
2 Gal Set	1101-3B-4C	1101-4B-4 I	1101-5B-4 I	1101-6B-4N
2/5 Gal Set	1101-3C-4C	1101-4C-4 I	1101-5C-4 I	1101-6C-4N
2 Drum Set	1101-3D-4C	1101-4D-4 I	1101-5D-4 I	1101-6D-4N

NOTE: Drum set orders, please allow 5 working days lead time.

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CAUTION: Hathane Foams are affected by the moisture in the air and lose their foaming agent if stored in open containers. Store in tightly closed containers at temperatures below 70^oF.

FOAM SHEETS

Foam can be cut and shaped to create your original object. This can be sealed and used to create your mold. It is a affordable way to create large scale low detail originals.

POLYSTYRENE FOAM SHEETS : (1 lb. Density, White) Foam sheets are sold only in the sizes shown below. The dimensions are nominal and may be up to 1/4" undersize. (ie. 2' x 4' may be 23 3/4" x 47 3/4")

POLYURETHANE FOAM SHEETS : (2 lb. Density, Cream) Foam sheets are sold only in the sizes shown below. The dimensions are nominal and may be up to 1/4" undersize.

(ie. 2' x 4' may be 23 3/4" x 47 3/4"

We will not cut foam sheets over 2 inches thick. Sheets 2 inches thick or less may be purchased in any of the sizes shown and cut to customers measurements. There is a charge for cutting and the cutting tolerance is + 1/4 inch.

CHEMICALS

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ACETONE : This is a general purpose solvent for most resins. It is used as a cleaner and a thinner.

EPOXY THINNER HAPEX 1200-92 : A low viscosity 100% epoxy resin which can be used by itself or as a viscosity reducing additive for higher viscosity epoxy resins. It is necessary to compensate for the addition of 1200-92 by changing the curing agent ratio. The easiest way is to add the correct amount of hardener for the chosen epoxy resin, and the correct amount of hardener for the amount of 1200-92 to be used. The correct amount of hardener for 1200-92 can be determined by substituting 1200-92 for 1200A resin on the Hardener Guide Chart

METHYLENE CHLORIDE : A product used for cleaning and stripping cured and uncured polyesters, epoxies and phenolics. It is non-flammable.

RESIN CLEANER 1905 : An all purpose cleaner for uncured resins. More efficient than acetone. An excellent thinner for 1906, 1908 and other release agents. Very flammable. Flash point 47⁰F.

NOTE: WE REQUIRE A $25.00 DEPOSIT ON ALL SOLVENT DRUMS. $20.00 OF THE DEPOSIT IS REFUNDED UPON RETURN OF THE DRUM(S). THERE IS A $5.00 ENVIRONMENTAL

NON-RETURNABLE FEE PER DRUM

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** Thickness tolerance on materials is + or - 10%.

** Cutting tolerance is + or - 1/16" on sheet material.

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