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Value-Adding Release Systems

for Automotive Composites Applications

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As a global leader in the technology of mould release

agents, cleaners and sealers, Chem-Trend offers

value-adding solutions that reduce cost and improve

quality and productivity.

We improve your operating efficiency

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Main Products:

• Semi-Permanent

Release Agents

• Mould Cleaners and

Sealers

Key Applications:

• Advanced Composites

• Fiber-Reinforced

Plastics

Main Products:

• Mould Release

Agents

• Mould Cleaners and

Sealers

Key Applications:

• HR Foam

• Footwear

• Integral Skin

Main Products:

• Semi-Permanent

Release Agents

Key Applications:

• General Rubber

• Rubber to Metal

Bonding

• Belts and Hoses

Main Products:

• Die Lubricants

• Plunger Lubricants

Key Applications:

• High Pressure Die

Casting

• Squeeze Casting

Main Products:

• Release Agents

• Plate/Platen/Screen

Sealers and Primers

Key Applications:

• OSB

• MDF

• Particle Board

Main Products:

• Tire Paints

• Bladder Coatings

• Mould Treatments

Key Applications:

• Pneumatic Tire

Manufacturing and

Retreading

Main Products:

• Purge Compounds

• Mould Maintenance

Products

Key Applications:

• Injection Moulding

• Extrusion

• Rotational Moulding

Composites Polyurethane RubberDie Cast

Markets served

Tire Wood CompositeThermoplastics

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• Water-based and solvent-based systems

• Mould cleaners

• Mould preparation primers

• Mould sealers

• Mould release agents- Semi-permanents

- Internal mould release

Chemlease® & Zyvax® – complete portfolio

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Chemlease® & Zyvax® ancillary products

Mould cleaners:

• Water-based or solvent-based

• Essential for ensuring contaminant-free mould surface

and subsequent bonding of semi-permanent release

agents

• Quick and effective cleaning without damage to mould

surface

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Chemlease® & Zyvax® mould preparations

Primers & sealers:

• Water-based or solvent-based

• Ideal for all closed moulding processes

• Help minimise buildup & keep moulds in production

longer

• Extend semi-permanent release agent durability

• Prolong the ROI on composite moulds

• Restore older or damaged tooling, without replacement

or expensive refurbishment

• Minimise tool imperfections and help retain vacuum

integrity

• Defend tooling from damage and extend tool life

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Chemlease® & Zyvax® release agents

Semi-permanent release agents:

• Water-based or solvent-based

• Multiple releases, less time spent applying release

agents

• Low buildup, less time spent cleaning moulds

• Low transfer to part, easier preparation for

post-moulding painting or bonding

• Sprayable products for automated application systems

• Wipe on products that deliver high-gloss surface finish

• Variable slip levels available depending on moulding

parameters

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Chemlease® & Zyvax® release agents

Internal mould release agents:

• Reduce in-cavity buildup- Extends time between mould

cleaning cycles

• Enhance release

• Extend durability of external

release agent

• Are suitable for use with

polyester, epoxy and PU resins

• Provide minimal impact on

physical properties

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High Pressure RTM system

• High productivity system for high-speed automotive

processes

• Chemlease® & Zyvax® High Pressure RTM system:- Mould preparation primer

- Mould sealer

- Semi-permanent

- Internal release agent

• Maximises the number of good parts made between

release agent application and cleaning cycles

• Minimises the post-moulding part treatment

• Maximises part cosmetics

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Value-adding solutions

Application• Application ease

and speed

• Safe handling

Customer

Value

Mould

productivity• Increased time between

mould cleaning cycles

• Less mould maintenance

and repair

Labour time• Multiple releases

• Suitable for automatic

application

• Easy demoulding

Part quality• Fewer surface defects

• Part surface finish control

• Minimal post-finishing

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Serving the automotive industry

Shop floor

expertise

Co-supplier

cooperation

Joint

development

projects

Global

service

Customer

Relationship

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Global reach

Offices, manufacturing facilities, laboratories and

distribution partners all over the world to serve you

wherever you are.

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Automotive Composites Industry Trends

On track to meet future demands

High volume

production

Lower

environmental

impact

Supply chain

globalisation

Innovative

materials and

processes

Our Innovation Response

Release systems that offer:

• Highly durable release

• Low VOC emissions

• Global chemical inventory

compliance

• Ease and speed of application

• Maximised process productivity

• Uncompromising quality,

whatever the moulding material

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The Chem-Trend difference

Value, performance and dependability delivered through insight, focus, hands-on knowledge and strength

• Industry knowledge

• Industry-dedicated R&D and technical support teams

• Singular focus on release agent solutions

• Support on your production floor

• Globally integrated to serve you where you are

• Market leader positioned for continued growth

• Sustainable approach to business

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