Compounded from the purest virgin waxes and resins, Akron Ultra™ Waxes can be trusted to consistently reproduce your mold patterns perfectly. As an authorized FERRIS™ distributor we carry the complete assortment of Ferris™ injection waxes, ring tubes and other specialty items.
We also carry a wide variety of specialty waxes and ring tubes. Call for detailed information.
SIZES
2.27 kg. (5 lb.)
4.54 kg. (10 lb.)
11.36 kg. (25 lb.)
22.73 kg. (50 lb.)
Magna Wax available in pink and blue (extremely fluid). Provides excellent fill in the most intricate filigree. Built-in release agent. High-durability and non-brittle. Holds up to moderate handling, carving and shaping without adverse effect. Low injection temperature keeps pattern shrinkage low.
General purpose grades offer excellent flow and are self-releasing. A medium hard, medium-tough wax with good ductility and memory. Slightly less fluid than Ultra-Magna, but still more than adequate for almost all types of designs. Copies fine detail very well. Not as sensitive to thermal abuse as Ultra-Magna waxes. Available in Aqua, Turquoise, Rudy Red, Blue.
Plastic-Blue carries highest ratings for toughness and hardness. Can be carved, filed and worked rather aggressively without risk of breaking down. Provides fine detail replication, but higher viscosity and extra durability make this wax more suitable to larger, open-style pieces than to more delicate, lacy designs.
Buckle Wax is ideal for flat heavy castings. Particularly desirable where low-sink properties are an important consideration. Very good flow characteristics and low shrinkage. Average flexibility and memory. Not well-suited for carving applications. Does not contain built in release agents. As with most Akron Ultra Waxes, it is compatible with steam de-waxing.
Akron Ultra™ Metal Mold Beads
The lowest expanding plastic injection bead available.
Will not crack your investment.
Blue dye is available to colour this crystal clear plastic.
Inject at temperature between 290°F-310°F
Casting burnout cycle: 350°F for 2 hours
1450°F for 8 hours
Kerr Accu-Carve Flakes an excellent all purpose carvable injection wax with low ash content and minimal shrinkage. Wont gum up wax files or tools. Good flow characteristics. Good for fine detail. Burnout is clean. It is a durable wax that won’t break under stress during traditional carving. Contact technical support for waxing tips. Pleasant purple shade available. Available in one pound bags.
Zero-Defects Wax Tips
Just like our own AKRON JEWELRY RUBBER, ™ the partner products we offer are very carefully engineered to provide you with the most trouble free manufacturing environment. Once in your hands, it is up to you to complete the circle by following our studied recommendations precisely. With practice and in keeping with recommended guide lines, your own ingenuity will be applied to further improve the outcome of your work.
WAX TEMPERATURE: In order to optimize results, it is imperative that you follow the recommended injection temperature. Unfortunately, most pot thermometers give you a reading that is 4 to 8 degrees lower than the actual wax temperature. If this is the case with your pot, you may be overheating the wax and damaging the fine balance of ingredients. We suggest that you buy a quality thermometer and check the wax temperature as you are setting up. Make note of the difference between this and your pot thermometer. This way you will not end up injecting your wax too hot and obtaining less than the excellent results the product has been designed to deliver. Make adjustments one degree at a time, allowing an hour of soak time between adjustments, until you achieve the lowest possible injection temperature.
INJECTION PRESSURE: Always inject at the lowest possible pressure. Once you have set the proper temperature, the only adjustment you should make is in the pressure to obtain proper fill. Injecting at the lowest possible pressure will reduce mold lines or "flash", reduce clean up time, and ensure that similar pieces are the same weight.
NIGHTLY SHUTDOWN: It is best to leave your pot on full time. Continual re-heating can damage the delicate, engineered balance of ingredients in any wax.
• Release the air pressure.
• Top off with fresh wax.
START UP: Take a few minutes with your new thermometer to make sure that your wax is indeed at the proper temperature before pressurizing.
PATTERN AND WAX STORAGE: Store unused wax and patterns at normal room temperature away from sunlight and other heat sources. Keep containers closed.
