DEGACRYL® for Porous Molds
Durable porous molds are transforming the ceramics industry - especially in pressure‑casting applications - and DEGACRYL® bead polymers play a key role in enabling this shift. As high‑performance PMMA‑based materials, they support the production of innovative porous molds that offer significant advantages over traditional plaster molds.
Key Benefits
- Enables high‑pressure casting up to 50 bar
- Reduces mold dwell time by up to 80%
- Lightweight materials for easy handling and transport
- Excellent surface quality for superior green body properties
- Homogeneous and efficient dewatering
- Longer mold life cycles, leading to higher productivity
- Adjustable pore size and pore volume for customized performance
Enabling High‑Performance Pressure Casting
Porous molds made with DEGACRYL® are designed for high‑pressure casting processes of up to 50 bar, significantly shortening production cycles. Their reduced weight compared to plaster molds makes daily handling easier and safer.
Superior Mold Surface Quality
Thanks to their inherent material composition, DEGACRYL® polymers ensure exceptionally smooth mold surfaces. This results in high‑quality green bodies and consistent casting accuracy. The narrow bead size distribution further supports homogeneous dewatering and optimized surface characteristics.
Higher Productivity Through Faster Dewatering
The optimized structure of DEGACRYL®‑based porous molds promotes efficient water removal during pressure casting. This leads to:
- Accelerated dewatering
- Shorter production cycles
- Prolonged mold life cycles due to high mechanical and chemical durability
Together, these properties drive higher productivity and lower operational costs.
Tailored to Your Process Needs
DEGACRYL® enables formulators to fine‑tune essential parameters such as pore size, pore volume, and permeability. This flexibility supports precise process optimization and the development of molds that match specific performance requirements.
With more than 40 years of expertise in PMMA bead polymer technology, DEGACRYL® has become a trusted component in porous mold formulations for sanitaryware, tableware, and other ceramic applications.