Smooth-On ReoFlex-50

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General Overview
New ReoFlex urethane rubbers offer superior physical and performance properties for production casting of wax, plasters, and resins. ReoFlex urethanes are available in 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A and 60A Shore hardnesses (see below) and feature convenient one-to-one by volume mix ratios. Vacuum degassing is not necessary and ReoFlex rubbers cure with negligible shrinkage to a durable rubber that will last in production. ReoFlex Wet rubbers will shrink somewhat over time vs. Dry formulations. ReoFlex mold rubbers are used for a variety of applications including making molds to reproduce sculpture and architectural elements, as well as for making special effects, toys and prototypes. Vibrant colors can be achieved by adding So-Strong Color Tints, available from Smooth-On.
Tips, Tricks & How-Tos
Shore hardness is the hardness of the rubber in the A (or soft) scale. The hardness of them ranges from 20 (about that of a rubber band, to 60 a little softer than a tire. Casting Concrete? Look into the VytaFlex series of urethane mold rubbers. VytaFlex urethanes were formulated specifically for casting concrete / pigmented concrete and feature Smooth-Ons exclusive V-Polymer technology.
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