Accessories & Tools
Many commonly used accessories for mold making and casting can be found here. Clay, mixing tools, scales, brushes, mold care products, safety equipment and more.
Click on individual products below for additional details and buying information:
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A thin liquid that protects and rejuvenates polyurethane rubber molds that have been exposed to solvents or petroleum-based form releases, and/or harsh casting materials such as those that are porous and absorptive. |
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Liquid concentrate reduces surface air bubbles on plaster castings made in Polytek rubber molds. |
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Spray PolyPurge into open polyurethane Part A and B containers just before resealing to displace moist air and extend the product life. |
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Oil-based dyes for coloring Polytek®’s polyurethane rubbers and plastics. Available in black, brown, blue, green, red, yellow, white and fleshtone. |
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Pigments for coloring Polytek® PlatSil® and TinSil® silicone rubbers. Available in fleshtone, red, blue, green, yellow and black. |
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Add this liquid additive to polyurethane liquid rubber or plastic to improve exterior durability and reduce surface degradation caused by sunlight or other UV light sources. |
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Tin-handle, disposable ½-inch wide brushes with 100% horsehair bristles. Excellent for making small brush-on molds. |
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Wooden-handle chip brushes. 100% China Bristle available in 1 and 2-inch widths. Use to brush on liquid rubber, plastic or release agent. |
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A reusable silicone rubber brush that can be used to brush on polyurethane liquid rubbers and plastics. After the polyurethane cures, it easily strips off and the brush is ready for reuse. |
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| Polytek® Mixing Cups & Lids | Polytek® plastic mixing cups are great for mixing all Polytek® rubbers and plastics. They are available in 1 pint (16 oz), 1 quart (32 oz), 2.5 quart (86 oz) and 5 quart (165 oz) sizes and have printed measurements in ounces, milliliters, and select mix ratios (e.g., 1:1, 2:1). |
A plastic-faced mold box for a quick way to pour a rubber mold. Six inches high and adjustable to any size up to 24 inches. The base is smooth, plastic-faced particle board. C-clamps not included. |
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A unique, notched knife to cut tongue-and-groove seams in molds. Makes mold registration easy. Most effective on mold rubbers that are Shore A30 and softer. |
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Adjustable nylon straps ideal for securing mold box sidewalls to the base when making a block mold to prevent major leakage. |
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A rugged cast aluminum pail opener that opens most plastic pails with ease. |
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A 16″ paddle with flexible, rubber head that assists with thorough mixing of Polytek® materials. |
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Top quality ¾-inch wide rubber bands for securing mold shell pieces together. Also good for securing multi-piece molds. |
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All-purpose spatulas with semi-flexible stainless steel blade and vinyl handle. |
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16-oz capacity atomizer for use with Pol-Ease® 2601 Release Agent, Pol-Ease® 2350 Sealer & Release Agent, Pol-Ease® 2650 Sealer & Release Agent, Pol-Ease® 2450 Release Agent and PolyCoat Sealer & Release Agent. |
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Convenient, low-cost wooden tongue depressors (6-inch length) for small quantity mixes. |
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Heavy duty, stainless steel, industrial/commercial mixer, specially designed for tough-to-mix, high-viscosity rubbers. These Jiffy mixers fit all 1/4 to 3/4-inch chucked power tools. Two sizes available. |
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Patented, high-efficiency mixers fit any power drill with 1/2-inch chuck and mix more efficiently than Jiffy Mixers. Options available for 1/2-gallon mixes to 55-gallon mixes. |
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Disposable, powder-free, 4-mil nitrile gloves that offer comfort, dexterity and a broad range of chemical resistance. |
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Plunger can for dispensing flammable liquid features brass flame arrestor screens and pump assembly. |
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Add PolyFiber II to Polytek® liquid polyurethane plastics or rubbers to thicken for brush-on application or to make mold shells. |
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A fine powder that can be added to polyurethane and silicone liquid rubbers to thicken them for brush-on/lay-up applications. |
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Add Bronze Powder (325 Mesh) to EasyFlo Liquid Plastic to create cold cast bronze parts. |
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Add PolyFil ND (neutral density) filler to Polytek® liquid polyurethane plastics to reduce the cost of the casting without changing its density and/or reduce shrinkage in polyurethane plastics. |
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A non-hardening, sulfur-free modeling clay. Good for sculpting as well as reusable caulk for mold boxes and mold shells to make them liquid tight. |
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A strong, conformable, reinforcing fabric often used to reinforce the top of a seam in brushed or sprayed molds or laid into the back of a poured mold to increase durability. |
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The traditional reinforcement material for plaster mother molds. |
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Single-piece molded plastic cartridges for 1A:1B and 1A:10B mix-ratio rubbers and plastics. For use with PlasPak Spray Guns. |
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A portable spray-gun and regulator designed to spray 1A:1B or 1A:10B rubbers and plastics. Only recommended for certain products. Please call Polytek® for details. |
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Disposable static mixers for use with PlasPak Spray Guns. |
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Accurately weigh Polytek rubbers, plastics and foams with a digital tabletop scale. 5000 g capacity (1 g readability) and 200 lb capacity (0.1 lb readability) options available. |
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An adapter to accommodate Drierite® cartridges on 55-gallon drums. |
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With the help of the drum adapter, mount Drierite® cartridges to 55-gallons drums so that air entering the drum during dispensing is dry. Exposure to moisture can significantly decrease product shelf life of polyurethane products. |
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Mount this 2” oil gate valve to 55-gallon drums for manual dispensing. |
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Use this bung wrench to remove drum caps from 55-gallon drums. |