IPCS Wax Vent Rods – Flexible Wax Sprues for Gating & Venting in Lost-Wax Casting

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Flexible wax rods for gating and venting

Wax Vent Rods are 60 cm rods made of a soft but firm red wax. You bend them into shape at room temperature without breaking or cracking and use them as vents, gates or sprues in the lost-wax process. The rods are available round and square, hollow and solid, in various diameters.

Key benefits

Easy to bend: bends at room temperature without breaking or cracking.
Firm: does not sag.
Burns out completely: the bronze foundry burns the rods out completely.
Many sizes: round solid from 6.35 to 19.05 mm, round hollow 18.8 and 25 mm, square hollow 14.1 and 37.5 mm.

Typical applications

✓ Vents on wax patterns
✓ Gates and sprues
✓ Gating systems for the bronze foundry

Processing

Cut the rods to the required length with a (putty) knife.
Bend the rod into shape, preferably at room temperature (15 to 30 °C).
Attach the rod to your pattern by carefully melting the end and letting it set on the pattern.
You can also bond the rod with sticky wax or superglue.

Points to note

✓ Below 15 °C the wax may break when bent.
✓ The rods are sometimes bent for transport. Straighten them again at room temperature.
✓ Avoid skin contact with molten wax and do not inhale the fumes.
✓ Shelf life: at least 3 years.

Professional support

Not sure which diameter you need for your gating system? Email us at info@siliconesandmore.com and we will be happy to help.

Type	wax rods
Colour	red
Rod length	60 cm
Working temperature	15-30 °C
Melting point	75 °C
Congealing point	64 °C
Penetration (25 °C)	20 dmm
Viscosity (100 °C)	15 cSt
Ash content after burnout	< 0.015 %
Shelf life	at least 3 years

Safety Information

No hazard classification is known for this wax. Follow the general rules for working safely with molten wax: do not heat above 100 °C, do not use an open flame, avoid skin contact with molten wax and do not inhale the fumes. Work in a well-ventilated room and wear heat-resistant gloves and eye protection when working with molten wax. Do you have questions about working safely with this product? Email us at info@siliconesandmore.com.

Safety Pictograms	Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Required protection (ISO 7010)

More information about H and P statements: UK HSE &ECHA

Frequently asked questions

What is the delivery time for my order?

Orders placed and paid on working days are in most cases shipped the same day. Weekend orders are processed on the next working day.

Indicative delivery times: Netherlands usually within 1 working day, Belgium and Germany typically 1–2 working days, other countries depending on destination and carrier. These are guidelines, not guarantees: peak periods, public holidays or carrier delays can have an effect.

What is the return policy?

You have 30 days to return after receipt. Email info@siliconesandmore.com within 30 days of delivery with your name and order number. The full conditions are in our return policy.

How can I track my order?

As soon as your order has shipped, you'll receive a track & trace code by email. It can take up to 24 hours before the code is active.

I have a problem with my order – how do I reach you?

Contact us via our contact page or email info@siliconesandmore.com. We're happy to help you quickly.

Can I order as a business?

Yes. Apply for a business account; we review your application within 3 working days. After that you order while logged in and pay on invoice, with payment terms of 14 days after delivery.

EU businesses outside the Netherlands with a valid VAT number order with VAT reverse-charged (0%, intra-community supply). The VAT number is stored in your business account; it cannot be added to an order after it has been placed.

IPCS Wax Vent Rods – Flexible Wax Sprues for Gating & Venting in Lost-Wax Casting