{"product_id":"mold-max-27t","title":"Mold Max™ 27T","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ 27T\u003c\/strong\u003e silicone is a water white translucent tin cured silicone rubber compound that has exceptional tear strength and working properties. It features Smooth-On’s “Libra™” catalyst for long library life. Mixed 100A:10B by weight, vacuum degassing is recommended for de-airing. Rubber cures overnight at room temperature. \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ ‘T’ \u003c\/strong\u003esilicones can be thickened with \u003cstrong\u003eThi-Vex™\u003c\/strong\u003e thickener for brush-on application and effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/56969070\/moldmax101527tspecs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"988\" height=\"362\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar in appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e to Smooth-On’s premium \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Skin™\u003c\/strong\u003e platinum silicones\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ ‘T’ \u003c\/strong\u003esilicones are a\u003cstrong\u003e less costly alternative \u003c\/strong\u003efor creating animatronic skin effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003einfinite number of color effects\u003c\/strong\u003e can be achieved by adding \u003cstrong\u003eSilc Pig™\u003c\/strong\u003e silicone pigments or \u003cstrong\u003eCast Magic™\u003c\/strong\u003e effects powders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-gallery\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"slider-main slider-main-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"slider-wistia-mother-1\" class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/837674386?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"slider-thumbs thumbs-3 slider-thumbs-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"iScrollWrapper\" style=\"transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.57, 0.1, 1); transition-duration: 0ms; transform: translate(0px) translateZ(0px);\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: you must weigh Part A \u0026amp; B components using a gram scale to be successful with \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ 27T\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ ‘T’\u003c\/strong\u003e series silicones should \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e be used to make molds for casting \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Clear™\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eClear Flex™\u003c\/strong\u003e Series urethanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e – Use in a properly ventilated area (“room size” ventilation). Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. Wear vinyl gloves only. Latex gloves will inhibit the cure of the rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStore and use material at room temperature (73°F\/23°C).\u003c\/strong\u003e Storing material at warmer temperatures will also reduce the usable shelf life of unused material. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying a Sealer \/ Release Agent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - Mold Max™ rubber may be inhibited by sulfur based clays resulting in tackiness at the pattern interface or a total lack of cure throughout the mold. If compatibility between the rubber and the surface is a concern, a small-scale test is recommended. Apply a small amount of rubber onto a non-critical area of the pattern. Inhibition has occurred if the rubber is gummy or uncured after the recommended cure time has passed. To prevent inhibition, a “barrier coat” of clear acrylic lacquer sprayed directly onto the pattern is usually effective. Allow to thoroughly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not usually necessary, a release agent will make demolding easier when pouring into or over most surfaces.\u003cstrong\u003e Ease Release™ 200\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven release agent for making molds with silicone rubber and for releasing new silicone from cured silicone. Mann Ease Release™ products are available from Smooth-On or your Smooth-On distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring \u0026amp; Mixing -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eBefore you begin, pre-mix Part B thoroughly to re-disperse pigments that may have settled. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a gram scale,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e dispense required amounts of parts A and B into a mixing container and mix for 3 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the container several times. After mixing parts A and B, vacuum degassing is recommended to eliminate any entrapped air in liquid rubber. Your vacuum pump must pull a minimum of 29 inches of mercury (or 1 Bar \/ 100 KPa). Leave enough room in container for material expansion. Vacuum material until it rises, breaks and falls. Vacuum for 1 minute after material falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouring \/ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuring \/ Post Curing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - For best results, pour your mixture in a single spot at the lowest point of the containment field. Let the rubber seek its level up and over the model. \u003cstrong\u003eA uniform flow will help minimize entrapped air.\u003c\/strong\u003e The liquid rubber should level off at least 1\/2” (1.3 cm) over the highest point of the model surface. Allow the mold to cure overnight (at least 16 hrs) at room temperature (73°F\/23°C) before demolding. Post curing the mold an additional 4 hours at 150°F (65°C) will eliminate any residual moisture and alcohol that is a byproduct of the condensation reaction that can inhibit the cure of some urethane resins and rubbers. Allow mold to cool to room temperature before using. Do not cure rubber where temperature is less than 65°F\/18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickening Mold Max™ Silicones For Brush-on Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eTHI-VEX™\u003c\/strong\u003e is made especially for thickening Smooth-On’s \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ 27T\u003c\/strong\u003e silicone for vertical surface application (making brush-on molds). Different viscosities can be attained by varying the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eTHI-VEX™\u003c\/strong\u003e. Apply a thin coat of rubber. Wait for rubber to become “tacky” before applying next coat. Final mold thickness should be at least 3\/8” (1 cm). Allow rubber to cure overnight before applying support shell. See the \u003cstrong\u003eTHI-VEX™ technical bulletin\u003c\/strong\u003e (available from Smooth-On or your Smooth-On distributor) for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerating Mold Max™ Silicones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAccel-T™\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone Rubber Accelerator will accelerate the cure time of \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™\u003c\/strong\u003e silicone rubbers. \u003cstrong\u003eAccel-T™\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used with \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™ 27T\u003c\/strong\u003e. Note: working time is reduced in proportion to the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eAccel-T™\u003c\/strong\u003e added. See the technical bulletin for \u003cstrong\u003eAccel-T™\u003c\/strong\u003e (available from Smooth-On or your Smooth-On distributor) for exact mix ratios and cure times. Using these accelerators will result in a shorter library life of the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning Mold Max™ Silicones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a non-reactive silicone fluid that will lower the mixed viscosity of tin cure (condensation) or platinum cure (addition) silicone rubber products. \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™ offers the following advantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1] A lower mixed viscosity (A+B) means that the rubber will de-air faster when vacuuming; [2] Mixed rubber (A+B) will flow better over intricate model detail; [3] \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e will lower the ultimate shore hardness (durometer) of cured silicone rubber; [4] Pot life (working time) is increased in proportion to the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e used. \u003cstrong\u003eA disadvantage\u003c\/strong\u003e is that ultimate tear and tensile are reduced in proportion to the amount of \u003cstrong\u003eSilicone Thinner™\u003c\/strong\u003e added, however knotty tear properties of the \u003cstrong\u003eMold Max™\u003c\/strong\u003e Series rubbers are unaffected. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not recommended to exceed 10% by weight of total system (A+B).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMold Performance \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - The physical life of the mold depends on how you use it (materials cast, frequency, etc.). Casting abrasive materials such as concrete can quickly erode mold detail, while casting non-abrasive materials (wax) will not affect mold detail. Before storing, the mold should be cleaned with a soap solution and wiped fully dry. Two part (or more) molds should be assembled. 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