Miccrowax, known as microcrystalline wax, can be used in many different industries such as cosmetics, food, and manufacturing. This long established masking wax is based on a single wax rather than a blend of waxes, which helps it adhere to many surfaces due to its flexibility. Miccrowax has many different uses, and with the right knowledge, it can effectively mask your electroplating and anodising products.

What is Miccrowax?

Often called microcrystalline wax, Miccrowax is a petroleum-based wax with a small crystal structure that makes the product viscous and flexible. This makes it widely used as a wax masking lacquer for masking complicated parts and shapes to enhance an electroplating project’s precision. It also has a high melting point, of around 60°C to 90°C, which makes it effective for high temperature projects. This wax can also be compared to paraffin wax, but the high melting point and flexibility of Miccrowax make it better suited for adhering to surfaces. Another notable difference between these waxes is the colour. Miccrowax has a colour that can range from white to slightly brown depending on the stage of the refining process.

What are some uses of Miccrowax?

One of the uses of microcrystalline wax is as a masking wax for many different surfaces. Its flexible and sticky texture means that it can adhere to many different surfaces, even those with complicated shapes and parts. This makes it an ideal product for precision masking as the Miccrowax can be applied precisely to specific areas. When applying paints, lacquers, or other finishes, this wax can be applied to mask off any areas that need to be protected. It’s especially useful to use during projects where detail is vital, as it can easily create a clean edge and a professional-looking finish.

Some other products and processes that use Miccrowax are:

• Cosmetics
• Glue manufacturing
• Candles
• Bookbinding
• Corrugated board

What are the key features of Miccrowax?

Microcrystalline wax has a set of key features that make it the ideal solution as a wax masking lacquer. Some of these key features include:

• Flexibility – Miccrowax provides more flexibility than many other waxes. Its fine crystals allow it to be more pliable, making it perfect for applications that need the material to bend and stretch to cover certain shapes.
• High melting point – The wax’s high melting point makes it suitable for use during projects that require a high temperature resistance, making it ideal to use when masking during surface coatings.
• Water resistance – Microcrystalline wax is well-known for being able to repel water and when applied to surfaces it can prevent the absorption of water meaning it can be used for products that require moisture barriers.
• Adhesion – When applied to any surface, this masking wax forms a strong and uniform bond to effectively mask the surface beneath, making it ideal for coatings, adhesives, and sealants.

Shop Miccrowax at Hi-Tek Products

If you’d like to purchase Miccrowax for your masking projects, Hi-Tek Products is your one-stop shop for all your metal masking needs. We supply masking products to help you with a range of metal finishing and painting projects.

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