{"product_id":"ultra-vest-bandust-investment","title":"Ultra-Vest® BANDUST™ investment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProven Quality, Consistent Results for Casting Gold, Silver, Brass, and Bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-Vest investment is accepted by jewelry casters as being the most process forgiving product available for casting – saving casters time and money. Ultra-Vest investment provides easy quench and easy cleanup, reducing your risk of losing valuable metal. Ultra-Vest investment produces smoother surfaces than other investments, resulting in less finishing. BANDUST technology significantly reduces respirable quartz and cristobalite exposure, providing immeasurable impact to the overall health and safety of casters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Material Properties*\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater\/Powder Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e39 parts water to 100 parts powder by weight\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e72-73ºF (22-23ºC)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWorking Time\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e10-10.5 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSetting Time\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;20 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSlump\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"352\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e111-118mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e*These results are based on the testing methods, frequency and procedures of Ransom \u0026amp; Randolph or its approved suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe levels referenced herein are only for general guidance and do not constitute a firm specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh the required amount of Ultra-Vest BANDUST investment. To determine the proper amount of water and powder to use per flask, use the online flask calculator located at ransom-randolph.com or calculate the volume of your flask (Vπ2h) and multiply by the appropriate factor in the chart below.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eW:P 38\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eW:P 39\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eW:P 40\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eW:P 41\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eW:P 42\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer in3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer cm3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer in3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer cm3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer in3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer cm3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer in3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer cm3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer in3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePer cm3 volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvestment Needed\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrams\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e21.0\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1.28\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e20.7\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1.26\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e20.4\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e20.1\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1.23\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e19.8\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1.21\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePounds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.05\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.05\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.04\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.04\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.04\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOunces (Weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.74\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.73\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.72\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.71\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.70\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needed\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrams\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8.00\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.49\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8.10\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.49\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8.20\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.50\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8.20\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.50\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8.30\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.51\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePounds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.02\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.02\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.02\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.02\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.02\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"125\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFluid Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.28\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.29\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.29\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.29\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"56\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e0.29\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"55\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure or weigh the required amount of water (1 g = 1 ml, 1 fluid oz = 6 ml) and place in mixing bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Changes in temperature affect working time, to reduce variations, water and powder temperatures should be held to 72-75ºF (22-24ºC). Working time is defined as the time the powder is added to the water to the time the investment becomes thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Deionized water is recommended to maintain consistency of the working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlways add the preweighed quantity of investment to Adding the water to the powder will make it difficult to mix and will affect the working time.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWet out the powder with a mixing paddle or a wire This should take no more than 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If using a vacuum investment mixing unit, mix with no vacuum on slow speed until the powder is completely wetted\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(approximately 1 minute).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"4\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMix with mechanical mixer for 3 Good mixing is important to activate essential ingredients that make the investment perform to its fullest potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If using a vacuum investment mixing unit, start vacuum, increase mixing speed and mix for an additional 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"5\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the mixed investment in a vacuum chamber and apply enough vacuum to cause a rapid The investment should be vacuumed until it rises and breaks. Do not exceed 2 minutes. If a longer time is required, the vacuum pump may be undersized, there may be an air leak or the vacuum system may be in need of repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePour the vacuumed investment into and down the side of the Avoid pouring it directly over the patterns to prevent wax pattern breakage. Fill flask at least 1\" (2.54 cm) over pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If using a vacuum investment mixing unit, pour the investment down along the inside of the flask allowing it to flow up, around, through and over the top row of patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"7\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum the invested flask about 1½ Vibrating or tapping the flask during this operation will assist in releasing air bubbles from the pattern\/investment interface. Release vacuum and fill the flask to the top of the metal edge. Do not overfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If using a vacuum investment mixing unit, after flasks are filled, continue to vacuum for 1½ to 2 minutes. Vibration may be applied, if available.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"8\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately transfer the invested flask to a vibration free storage It is extremely important not to disturb the flask during the gloss-off phase as well as during the initial hardening process.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTo achieve appropriate green strength, allow the investment to sit undisturbed (bench cure) for 2-6\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If bench cure will exceed 6 hours, maintain moisture by rewetting, covering with a wet cloth and sealing in a plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ebag. This will reduce potential cracking of molds due to uneven drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"10\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAfter bench curing for 2-6 hours, remove the sprue base and investing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally, flasks should be loaded into a burnout oven, preheated to 300ºF (150ºC), button side down. Flasks should be elevated at least 1\" (2.54 cm) above oven floor to allow proper air circulation and wax Do not place flasks too close to the heat source or to each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If loading into a cold oven, 300ºF (150ºC) temperature must be reached as fast as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col start=\"12\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf steam dewax is used, transfer the flasks immediately from dewax into an oven preheated to 300ºF (150ºC). Do not allow flasks to stand at room temperature for more than 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the wax burnout schedule suitable for your\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Wax burnout schedules described are recommendations. Adjustments may be required for various furnace types, flask sizes and oven loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"5\" width=\"680\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWax Burnout Schedule\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"272\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlask size:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eup to 3\" x 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(7.6 cm x 7.6 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlask size:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eup to 4\" x 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(10.2 cm x 15.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlask size:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eup to 4\" x 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(10.2 cm x 20.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater Removal\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmbient to 300ºF (150ºC) as fast as possible (can be preheated)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 3 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 3 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThermal Transition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise to 700ºF\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(370ºC)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePattern Removal\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise to 1350ºF (730ºC)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 2 hours Hold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 2 hours Hold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRaise over 3 hours Hold 3 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReduce to casting temperature and allow for stabilization\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"136\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Refer to the mold casting temperatures recommended by your alloy supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUse deionized water for best\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment should always be added to the\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment must be kept clean and free of set\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a minimum clearance from the patterns of ¼\" (.05 cm) at the sides and 1\" (2.54 cm) at the top and\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid skin or eye contact. Avoid breathing dust. Wear protective equipment during handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. Close the protective bag tightly in the container of unused investment powder and close the container when not in use. Always store investment in a dry area.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions – BANDUST™ Technology Jewelry Investments\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eDo I need to wear a respirator?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDue to variations from one casting facility to another (batch size, mixing and casting procedures, site specific administrative rules, good work practices and engineering controls), Ransom \u0026amp; Randolph cannot advise against wearing a respirator. We recommend contacting an industrial hygienist, or appropriate authorities, in your area to determine if BANDUST technology respirable dust levels in your facility are below the level requiring respirators.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy is there a warning on the label?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLabeling laws in the United States require that any product which contains a certain volume of crystalline silica or quartz be labeled with the potential hazard. Because this product contains these raw materials, we are complying with US law by applying the appropriate warning (reference OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200). In the United States, labeling is not based on testing of respirable dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eIs there respirable silica exposure during devesting?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are DRY devesting, there is an exposure risk and appropriate safety equipment should be used. During QUENCH devesting, industrial hygienist testing did not detect measurable respirable dust. Before changing your safety procedures during quenching, appropriate on-site testing must be completed to verify the same is true of your facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNorth America: Danger. Contains crystalline silica. May cause cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. See SDS for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEU: Danger. Contains respirable crystalline silica. Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure. See SDS for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user. All potential liability related to the sale and use of this product is limited to the cost of the particular goods sold in their respective transactions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ransom \u0026 Randolph","offers":[{"title":"10lb","offer_id":48019421626683,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44lb","offer_id":48019421659451,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/ultra-vest-bandust-45008.jpg?v=1711031855","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/products\/ultra-vest-bandust-investment","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}