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Freeman Flakes

Injection Waxes

For nearly 40 years, Freeman injection wax has been the industry standard for quality and consistency. Our formulations are renowned for their high pattern detail, rapid wax solidification, minimal shrinkage, excellent flow, and low ash content (.003%) enabling the cleanest burnouts and most accurate reproductions possible. All are designed for platinum, gold, and silver, as well as industrial and dental alloys.

Note: These formulas are unique to the Freeman Flakes line and are NOT sold under any other brand or product line.

Freeman Flakes Comparison Chart

	Flow	Flexibility	Carvability	Shrinkage	Memory	Pattern Shelf Life	Readability	Solidification Time
Aqua	High	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	High	Medium
Turquoise	High	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	High	Medium
Ruby Red	High	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	High	Medium
Tuf Guy Green	Medium	High	Medium	Low	Medium	High	High	Medium
Filigree Pink	Medium	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	Medium	Medium
Super Pink	High	Low	Medium	Low	Low	Medium	High	Fast
Flexible Blue	Medium	Highest	Medium	Medium	High	Highest	Medium	Medium
Carvable Purple	High	High	High	Low	Medium	High	High	Fast

	Aqua Flakes Injection Temp: 65ºC / 150ºF This all-purpose injection wax is our most popular formulation as it provides the ideal balance of characteristics demanded by most designers and casters. Also recommended for stone in place casting.			Turquoise Flakes Injection Temp: 65ºC / 150ºF Similar to our Aqua Flakes, except for the turquoise color. Many designers and casters prefer the darker color for easier visual verification of fine detail.
	Ruby Red Flakes Injection Temp: 65ºC / 150ºF Similar to our Aqua Flakes, except for the deep red color. Many designers and casters prefer the darker color for easier visual verification of fine detail.			Tuf Guy Green Flakes Injection Temp: 73ºC / 165ºF Formerly sold as Tuffy Green Flakes. This is the toughest wax of our Freeman Flakes line. Its accuracy and durable, yet flexible characteristics make it ideal for large pieces.
	Filigree Pink Flakes Injection Temp: 68ºC / 155ºF Formerly sold as NYC Pink Flakes.This wax combines the flexibility of Tuf Guy Green (aka Tuffy Green) with the excellent flow characteristics of Aqua flakes, producing very high detail while enabling easy pattern removal without breakage. Recommended for stone in place casting.			Super Pink Flakes Injection Temp: 65ºC / 150ºF Featuring the quickest solidification, this wax will not give, making it ideal for clasps, claws, and bezel settings. Also, the opacity makes this wax superior in readability.
	Flexible Blue Flakes Injection Temp: 68ºC / 155ºF Formerly sold as Flex-Plast Flakes. Featuring the longest shelf-life and highest flexibility of the Freeman Flakes line, this unique mixture of wax and plastic is especially well-suited for metal molds and stone in place casting.			Carvable Purple Flakes Injection Temp: 77ºC / 170ºF Developed for designers and casters who often rework wax patterns, this wax offers superior carvability with minimal filling or clogging of tools. Also, with the highest injection temperatures of the Freeman Flakes line, it will not break under stress and enables easier handling.