What Are The Key Factors When Choosing A Release Agent?

Considerations for the selection of the appropriate release agent encompass:

1) Mold material/substrate
2) Material undergoing molding
3) Process conditions, including:
a) Temperature
b) Line speed/cycle time
c) Pressure
d) Specific molding processes such as injection molding, high pressure, gravity fill, compression, etc.
e) Fluctuations in process variables
4) Mold geometry
5) Post-molding operations (adhesion, coating)
6) Anticipated performance level and productivity (number of successful releases or demolded parts per time period)
7) Existing process challenges (cavity filling issues, soldering, scrap rates related to release, fluctuations in process conditions, etc.)
8) Expectations for mold maintenance (frequency of mold cleaning)
9) Requirements for part finish (gloss, marring, etc.)
10) Application methodology
11) Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements