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1. Jewelry Investment Casting Powder Lost Wax Casting for Silver and Gold 25 Pounds (26lb. LB)
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JEWELRY MAKING LOST WAX CASTING INVESTMENTCASTING POWDER CLASSICTM by SRS. "Classic" Casting investment powder is widely used by many Jewelry Manufacturers for their production of fine Jewelry.
CASTING INVESTMENT POWDER FOR SILVER & GOLD - 25 POUNDS
Lost Wax Casting Investment Powder for Jewelry Castings in a 25 Pound Box.
CLASSICTM investment Powder is the result of years of Research and Development by SRS, and it represents one of the finest quality investment powder
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It is ideal for casting in Silver and Gold 10K -14K-18K and 22K Gold can also be used to cast Copper and Brass.(Made in the UK)CLASSICTM offers the following benefits to the jewelry caster: High purity raw materials graded especially for jewelry lost wax casting -Increased refractoriness, better thermal shock resistance during burnout and casting -More user-friendly able to perform in a wider set of parameters -Suitable for all metals especially 18K gold or fine filigree work -Smoother surface finish - less polishing required -Includes all wetting and de-bubbling agents - no need to add before mixing -Smooth creamy consistency during mixing and pouring -CLASSICTM is easy to break our after casting -Powder/water ratio: 38% -Work time @ 22C: 8 - 9 minutes -Initial set time: 10 - 12 minutes -Thermal expansion @ 750C: 0.73% -Setting expansion 2 hours: 0.45% -Volume Yield per kg powder: 795ml2. Jewelry CASTING POWDER LOST WAX CASTING OF JEWELRY 5 Lbs CLASSIC SRS INVESTMENT (LZ 5.10 R BOX A) NOVELTOOLS
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LOST WAX CASTING INVESTMENT JEWELRY CASTING POWDER SRS CLASSICTM CASTING POWDER FOR Gold & SilverCasting Investment Powder for Jewelry Castings 5 Pound Box, CLASSICTM is made by SRS.
A 5 Pound box of the casting powder CLASSICTM uses the highest quality specially graded raw materials all checked against specification by the SRS QC laboratory.
It is ideal for casting in Gold and Silver
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CLASSICTM offers the following benefits to the jewelry caster: High purity raw materials graded especially for jewelry lost wax casting Increased refractoriness, better thermal shock resistance during burnout and casting More user friendly able to perform in a wider set of parameters Suitable for all metals especially 18K gold or fine filigree work Smoother surface finish - less polishing required Includes all wetting and de-bubbling agents - no need to add before mixing Smooth creamy consistency during mixing and pouring CLASSICTM is easy to break our after casting For full instruction on how to use SRS CLASSICTM please refer to the mixing and burnout instructions found in every box. Powder/water ratio 38% Work time @ 22C 8 - 9 minutes Initial set time 10 - 12 minutes Thermal expansion @ 750C 0.73% Setting expansion 2 hours 0.45% Volume Yield per kg powder 795ml *Item is new, Always Fresh Batch and in box, never used.3. FOV Casters Blend Investment 10.5 lbs
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This FOV Caster's Blend investment, formulated by the Legor Group, is specifically created for use in manufacturing jewelry. The Caster's Blend is ideal for most silver, gold, brass and bronze casting needs. Suitable for both vacuum and centrifugal casting processes, this investment produces very smooth surfaces, making excellent pattern duplication possible with reduced finishing time. The easy water-to-powder mixing ratios produce a good tolerance range, ensuring dependable, repeatable results-enjoy both time and cost savings. When quenched, the investment breaks away easily and cleanly4. PURPLE STRIPE INVESTMENT POWDER 50 LB PAIL (22.7 KG)
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Ethyl-silicate Investment for Chrome-Cobalt Partial Denture Frameworks.50 Lb Pail (22.7 Kg)
2-liquid system. Burnout. 1850 F (1010 C) Liquid:Powder 17 cc per 100 grams.
Thermal Expansion: 1.5%. Working Time: 8 minutes.
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Ethyl-Silicate Investment For Chrome-Cobalt Partial Denture Frameworks. 2-Liquid System Burnout 1850 F (1010 C) Liquid:Powder 17 Cc Per 100 Grams Thermal Expansion: 1.5% Working Time: 8 Minutes
5. Prestige Optima Investment 50 Lbs Metal Jewelry Making Lost Wax Vacuum Investment Casting
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This special investment captures the delicate detailsWorks with many materials such as carving waxes, plastics, resin patterns, wax-based polymers, and more
Provides a superior temperature resistance for higher burnout temperatures
It incorporates environmentally friendly control chemicals for safety, as well as stability
This package contains 50 lbs of investment
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Prestige OptimaTM investment is a significant breakthrough by Certus. Is developed a new generation, gypsum-bonded investment. It greatly reduces porosity in the most difficult metals, and saves time in finishing. This special investment captures the delicate details. Ideal for casting palladium, white gold, and alloys that require higher temperatures for casting. The industry's high-quality OptimaTM Investment allows expansion ahead of resin patterns, and other high-expanding pattern materials. Therefore, it avoids flashing or cracking of your molds. Easy to mix formula creates a creamy, smooth, and pourable slurry. Extra low rise of slurry under vacuum. Provides a superior temperature resistance for higher burnout temperatures. This package contains 50 lbs of investment.Powder/Water Ratio: 100 grams to 38-40 ml of water. Working time: 9-10 minutes.
It provides a smooth, superior surface for casting resin patterns in a variety of materials, including:
Carving Waxes
Plastics
Standard Injection Waxes
Resin Patterns (works with most competitive brands)
Wax-Based Polymers
Hybrid Wax/Plastic Patterns
Additional Features:
Unmatched batch to batch quality & consistency (zero defects policy)
It incorporates environmentally friendly control chemicals for safety, as well as stability
It eliminates watermarks on casting surfaces
Please contact us with any questions. Thanks for looking!
6. Dental New Investment Vibrator 4" Round Shaker Oscillator Lab Equipment
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Voltage:110V/60Hz 10%; Power: 100W; Dimensions: 14x15x11cm;This variable-intensity model vibrator is ideal for mixing plaster/gypsum, pouring models, and investing. Quiet, powerful, and highly durable, this is the perfect tool for any dentist!
It comes brand new in original factory packagin and is covered by a one year warranty.
7. Jewelry Lost Wax Casting Investment Powder for Gold & Silver Silk 10 Lbs. Box (11 M Box)
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Casting powder SILKTM for high quality Jewelry, is ideal for High Karat Gold and Fine Filigree items.This is a box containing 10 Pounds of powder. The casting Investment SILKTM is the result of Research & Development by SRS to improve the surface finish of castings and represents the Finest Quality Investment Powder currently available.
SILKTM uses the highest quality specially graded and selected raw materials all checked against specification by the SRS QC . SILKTM offers the following benefits to the Jewelry caster.
High purity raw materials graded and selected especially for jewelry lost wax casting. Increased refractoriness gives better thermal shock resistance during burnout and casting. More user friendly able to perform in a wider set of parameters. Suitable for all metals especially 18kt Gold or fine filigree work.
Smoother surface finish - less polishing required. Includes all wetting & defoaming agents - no need to add before mixing. Smooth creamy consistency during mixing and pouring. SILKTM is easy to break out after casting. Made in England by SRS
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Technical Information - SILKTM Powder/water ratio 38 - 40% Work time @ 22C 8 - 9 minutes Initial set time 10 - 12 minutes Thermal expansion @ 750C 0.73% Setting expansion 2 hours 0.65% For full instruction on how to use SILKTM please refer to the mixing and burnout instructions found in every box. Item is brand new, FRESH BATCH, in box, never used.8. Jewelry Casting Investment Powder Lost Wax Casting Silk Gypsum SRS UK 25 Pound (26lb LB)
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Casting powder for High Quality Jewelry, is ideal for high Karat Gold and Fine Filigree items. T Product will work with Silver as well. This is a box containing 25 Pounds of powder.The casting Investment SILKTM is the result of Research & Development by SRS to improve the surface finish of castings and represents the finest quality Investment Powder currently available.
SRS SILKTM offers the following benefits to the Jewelry caster: High purity raw materials graded and selected especially for Jewelry Lost Wax Casting process. Increased refractoriness gives better thermal shock resistance during burnout and casting. More user friendly able to perform in a wider set of parameters. Suitable for all metals especially 18kt Gold or fine filigree work.
Smoother surface finish - less polishing required. Includes all wetting & defoaming agents - no need to add before mixing. Smooth creamy consistency during mixing and pouring. SILKTM is easy to break out after casting.
Made in England by SRS
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Technical Information - SILKTM Powder/water ratio 38 - 40% Work time @ 22C 8 - 9 minutes Initial set time 10 - 12 minutes Thermal expansion @ 750C 0.73% Setting expansion 2 hours 0.65% For full instruction on how to use SILKTM please refer to the mixing and burnout instructions found in every box.9. CASTING WAX FERRIS FILE A WAX ASSORTMENT PROFESSIONAL
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1 Green circle that measures approximately 1 5/16" x 5/16" (33 x 8 mm)1 Green circle that measures approximately 2 1/4" x 1/4" (57 x 6.5 mm)
1 Green circle that measures approximately 3 1/8" x 3/8" (79 x 9.5 mm)
1 Blue circle that measures approximately 1 5/16" x 5/16" (33 x 8 mm)
1 Blue circle that measures approximately 2 7/8" x 5/16" (73 x 8 mm)
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New 14Pc Ferris File A Wax Assortment This new 14 piece Ferris File-a-wax assortment. It is used for making models for lost wax casting. The wax can be sawed, filed or carved and will not soften when handled. Hardness varies by color: green cannot be flexed, purple has some flexibility, blue is more flexible. These are great for trial use or for when an odd piece is needed. All melt at 240 F (116 C). Instruction are included. You receive: 1 Green circle that measures approximately 1 5/16" x 5/16" (33 x 8 mm) 1 Green circle that measures approximately 2 1/4" x 1/4" (57 x 6.5 mm) 1 Green circle that measures approximately 3 1/8" x 3/8" (79 x 9.5 mm) 1 Blue circle that measures approximately 1 5/16" x 5/16" (33 x 8 mm) 1 Blue circle that measures approximately 2 7/8" x 5/16" (73 x 8 mm) 1 Blue circle that measures approximately 3 1/8" x 11/16" (79 x 17.5 mm) 1 Purple circle that measures approximately 1 5/16" x 1/4" (33 x 6.5 mm) 1 Purple circle that measures approximately 1 13/16" x 1/4" (46 x 6.5 mm) 1 Green rectangle that measures approximately 3 5/8" x 1 7/16" x 1/4" (92 x 36.5 x 6.5 mm) 1 Green rectangle that measures approximately 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 11/16" (92 x 92 x 17.5 mm) 1 Blue rectangle that measures approximately 3 5/8" x 1 7/16" x 1/8" (92 x 36.5 x 3 mm) 1 Purple rectangle that measures approximately 3 5/8" x 1 7/16" x 3/16" (92 x 36.5 x 5 mm) 1 Green ring blank that measures approximately 1 3/16" x 1/2" (30 x 13 mm) 1 Blue ring blank that measures approximately 1" x 5/16" (25.5 x 8 mm)10. Jewelry Making Casting Powder Lost Wax Investment Powder 5Lbs SILK From England (6lb.RBA)
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SILKTM investment powder CAN BE USED FOR THE LOST WAX CASTING PROCESS... for casting of precious metals including Silver and Brass... powder is ideal for High Karat Gold (18K and above Yellow & White) and especially for casting of Fine Filigree items.This is a box that contains 5 Pounds of powder. The lost wax casting Investment SILKTM is the result of Research & Development by SRS to improve the surface finish of castings and represents the finest quality Investment Powder currently available.
SILKTM uses the highest quality specially graded and selected raw materials all checked against specification by the SRS QC Laboratory.
- High purity raw materials graded and selected especially for jewelry lost wax casting. - Increased refractoriness gives better thermal shock resistance during burnout and casting. - More user friendly able to perform in a wider set of parameters. - Suitable for ALL metals especially 18kt Gold and Excellent for Fine Filigree Castings. - Investment powder can be used for lower Karat GOLD as well as Silver, Copper and Brass.
- Smoother surface finish - less polishing required. - Includes all wetting & defoaming agents - no need to add before mixing. - Smooth creamy consistency during mixing and pouring. - SILKTM is easy to break out after casting. For full instruction on how to use SILKTM please refer to the mixing and burnout instructions found in every box. Made in England by SRS