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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