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Valerie Trotter — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:39:15 +0000

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Choosing a Powerful Ejector Pin Lubricant: Super Grease

AceTronic — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:43:39 +0000

To preserve the life of your injection molding tools, proper lubrication of ejector pins is key. Nobody should have to clean and scrape for hours, losing valuable production time and risking damage to machinery. The wrong lubricant or poor maintenance procedures may lead to galling, seizing and pitting, not to mention the likelihood of defective parts. Correctly choosing and applying the right emollient can solve all of these possible negative outcomes.

Super Grease from Slide Products should have its own superhero series. This “marvel-ous” product is saving the plastic processing industry from costly loss of time and revenue, swooping in with just the right attributes before a less effective grease can cause those types of problems. It can’t fly, it doesn’t have X-ray vision, but it has a variety of “powers” that make this lubricant the ideal solution.

Fighting Contamination:

Using an inferior grease can cause pins to build up heat and potentially seize up inside a mold. This risk is not worth the life span of your injection molding tools. With an operating temperature of -45°F – +650°F, Super Grease is sure to “beat the heat” and stays in place without melting and running.

Eliminating Discoloration:

Some grease formulas contain colors that can cause discoloration of parts, especially when used at a higher temperature. Super Grease is a paintable, clear and colorless answer to this frustrating issue. Bleed out no more!

Saving Production Time and Costs:

While all of Slide’s products are designed to save you valuable time and money, this particular mix is an essential remedy. Avoid premature replacement of molds and machines by utilizing the right lubricant.

Strong Properties:

Expertly developed Slide Products Super Grease, will provide the results you need. Thixotropic properties offer exceptional mechanical stability when rapid temperature changes occur, in addition to repelling water and preventing corrosion. This non-yellowing, safe formula works well for use with injection molds, mold assemblies, and especially medical and food grade plastic parts (NSF registered for food environments, FDA approved, USDA rated and listed as an H1 formula).

Super Grease is available in aerosol and non-aerosol selections that include 14-oz. tubes (standard grease gun), 3-oz. tubes, 7-lb. cans, 35-lb. cans and 400-lb. drums. As with most of Slide’s products, free samples are available.

Do not fear… Super Grease is here!

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Mold Cleaning and Maintenance Guide

AceTronic — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:41:32 +0000

how to guide – choosing the right mold cleaner

Mold Cleaning and Maintenance Guide

Choosing the right mold maintenance is Crucial

One of the simplest ways to increase production and extend the life of your molds is by using the proper mold release formula. Mold releases work as a lubricant coating to prevent sticking parts and excess resin build-up within molds. By creating a barrier between the mold and the resin, mold releases prevent the two from clinging together and potentially damaging the machine. However, with so many options, it can be hard to determine the best mold release option for your application.

There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to mold releases, and that is why we have over 25 unique formulas here at Slide. Each one is designed for specific materials and applications to increase production capability and results. Below we highlighted some common mold release uses and our recommended product(s) to tackle those sticky parts.

For Food-Related Parts

Many of Slide’s mold releases are NSF-certified or food-grade meaning that they are recommend and permitted for use in molding facilities making plastic parts related to food applications. This specification is vital to keep food packaging safe and free of unwanted contamination.

Pure Eze Mold Release Agent (No. 45712N): Designed for food and medical molding applications, this release is solvent-free and does not contain lecithin.
Silicone Mold Release Agent (No. 40112): Recommended for food-packaging molding by allowing for faster molding and more production.
E/S Silicone Mold Release Agent (No. 44312): This water-based formula contains no chlorinated solvents and is food-approved.

For High Temperatures

Hi-Temp 1800 Mold Release Agent (No. 44110A): Effective up to 1800°F/982°C, it provides effective release for engineering grade resins and low melting point metals and glass.

For Quick Releases

When looking to significantly reduce downtown, Slide’s Quick line of mold releases is the way to go. These formulas are fast drying on both hot and cold molds so you can start back up immediately and produce more parts.

Quick Silicone Mold Release Agent (No. 44612): This silicone mold release is a food-grade option for hot molding conditions.
Quick Paintable Mold Release Agent (No. 44712): A paintable option that leaves a smooth, dry film for fast turnarounds.
Quick Lecithin Mold Release Agent (No. 44812): Lecithin is non-silicone, food-approved and paintable without interfering with part bonding.

For Heavy-Duty

If molding processes require extra release needs, we have formulas for you. Heavy-duty mold releases work where others have failed in order to remove “sticky parts” for good.

Heavy-Duty 10% Mold Release Agent (No. 54912): Slide’s strongest mold release with the highest percentage of active ingredients. This release is non-silicone, food-grade, and paintable.
SSL Mold Release Agent (No. 42112N): Safe for food-related molding applications, this is a low-cost, heavy-duty silicone-based mold release.
Polycarbonate Mold Release Agent (No. 41412): A strong blend specifically developed as a mold release for polycarbonate resins.

For Thermoset Resins

Slide provides unique formulas for tackling pesky thermoset resins. These mold releases are ideal for injection, compression and transfer molding so that you can efficiently clean out molding machines.

Thermoset Mold Release Agent (No. 45414): Designed for the high temperatures and pressure of thermoset molding.
DFL Dry Film Lube Mold Release Agent (No. 41112N): Excellent for most rubber and thermoplastics including ABS, polycarbonate, nylon and vinyl.
DuraKote Mold Release Agent for Thermosets (No. 41712): A semi-permanent mold release for urethane & epoxy molding.
Urethane Mold Release Agent (No. 45812H): This non-paintable mold release is effective for all polyurethanes: rigid, semi-rigid and flexible urethane foams.

For Light Release

When strong active ingredients aren’t necessary, clean sticky molds with a more delicate solution. Light-duty mold releases are a great way to offer a defense without hurting the machine.

EconoMIST Mold Release Spray (No. 41612N): This light formula provides protection while staying safe for food applications.
Knock Out Mold Release Agent (No. 46612N): A light, dry coating that is amazingly effective at preventing parts from sticking in molds. This release is good grade, non-silicone, and paintable.
Paintable Mold Release Agent (No. 40012N): Safe for use with all plastics, it is the perfect base coat for parts that must be painted, hot stamped or metalized.

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