KECO offers a complete line of advanced Teflon® and thermal spray coating products for most common mold release applications, including EPS foam packaging, thermoforming, and rotational molding. We pride ourselves in supplying the molding industry with innovative processes of superior quality.

Supporting More Efficient Molding Operations

Consistent release from mold surfaces is an important part of keeping molding operations productive. When molded materials stick to tooling, removing finished parts can require additional time and may interfere with the production process. Properly selected mold release coatings create a nonstick surface that helps molded parts separate from tooling while supporting consistent production.

Reducing dependence on in-process release agents can also simplify mold operation. Instead of repeatedly applying release materials during production, manufacturers can use a coated tooling surface designed to provide release properties as part of the mold itself. This approach can help limit interruptions associated with release-agent application and allow operators to focus on maintaining an efficient molding cycle.

Coating Options for Different Mold Requirements

Not every molding process places the same demands on tooling. Mold material, operating conditions, molded material, surface texture, and desired release characteristics can all influence the appropriate coating approach. Professional Mold release coating services allow these factors to be considered when determining how a mold surface should be treated.

Teflon mold release coatings provide a nonstick surface option for tooling used in applications where dependable separation is required. These coatings can be applied to molds serving a variety of manufacturing processes, including the foam, rubber, thermoforming, and rotational molding applications associated with KECO’s coating capabilities.

Similarly, PTFE mold release coatings can help address sticking at the mold surface and reduce the need for supplemental release materials during processing. Choosing the appropriate coating system depends on the tooling and the conditions it encounters rather than relying on a single solution for every molding operation.

Protecting Productivity Across Mold Applications

Downtime related to mold cleaning, maintenance, or difficult part removal can disrupt production schedules. Effective mold release coatings can support smoother part removal and help manufacturers spend less production time addressing sticking at the tooling surface. Variable release and texturing options can also provide greater flexibility when a mold requires particular surface characteristics.

These advantages are relevant across the broad range of components produced with molded foam and rubber. From protective packaging and automotive components to helmets, watercraft, conveyor belts, and shoes, coated tooling can support repeatable manufacturing while meeting the release requirements of the specific application.

Product Attributes
• Eliminate or minimize in-process mold release
• Improve quality
• In-process texturing options for fabricated tooling
• Nonstick mold release
• Reduced downtime
• Variable release options

EPS & EPP Foam Mold Tooling for…
• Consumer electronics packaging
• Energy absorbent automotive bumpers and door panel components
• Helmets
• Point-of-purchase merchandising
• Watercraft

Rubber Mold Tooling for…
• Conveyor belts
• Golf balls
• Shoes

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