Pattern Cleaner
Effective pattern cleaning is a critical step in the investment casting process, ensuring optimal adhesion between the ceramic slurry and the wax pattern surface. Proper cleaning removes residual mold release agents, oils, and contaminants that can interfere with shell formation, helping prevent defects such as prime coat lifting, buckling, and surface irregularities in the final casting.
At Peneq, we provide high-performance pattern cleaning solutions designed to improve shell quality, enhance process reliability, and support consistent casting results.
Key Benefits
- Cost-effective and economical to use
- Low evaporation rate for extended working life
- Non-flammable under normal operating conditions (combustible)
- 100% water-soluble formulation for easy rinsing and cleanup
- No special storage requirements beyond standard workplace ventilation
- Effectively removes contaminants that reduce ceramic shell adhesion
- Helps minimize shell defects and improve casting surface quality
ECOWASH™ PLUS
ECOWASH™ PLUS is Peneq’s advanced pattern cleaning solution, specifically formulated to prepare wax patterns for ceramic shell coating. By thoroughly cleaning the pattern surface before slurry application, ECOWASH™ PLUS helps improve primary coat adhesion, reduce surface defects, and promote consistent, high-quality investment casting performance.
Peneq offers Slide pattern cleaner products.
- Nexgen Mold Cleaner
- Available in aerosol spray cans and bulk canisters
ECOWASH™ PLUS – Citrus-Based Pattern Cleaner
ECOWASH™ PLUS is an advanced citrus-based pattern cleaner developed to effectively remove contaminants from wax patterns prior to ceramic shell coating. Its specially formulated, high-flash-point composition provides a safer, more efficient cleaning solution while enhancing surface preparation for investment casting applications.
Optimized for use with a 1:1 dilution in deionized water, ECOWASH™ PLUS delivers excellent cleaning performance while maintaining controlled surface etching to promote superior ceramic slurry adhesion. The result is cleaner wax patterns, improved shell quality, and more consistent casting performance.
Key Features & Benefits
- High-flash-point formulation (above 150°F / 65°C) for improved workplace safety
- Citrus-based cleaner with powerful yet controlled cleaning action
- Optimized for 1:1 dilution with deionized water
- Maintains mild to moderate surface etching for enhanced slurry adhesion
- Improved rinsability with reduced streaking and spotting
- Biodegradable detergent system for a more environmentally responsible cleaning process
- Effectively removes mold release agents, oils, and surface contaminants
- Helps improve ceramic shell adhesion and overall casting quality
At Peneq, ECOWASH™ PLUS is designed to deliver reliable cleaning performance while supporting safer, cleaner, and more sustainable investment casting operations. Its optimized formulation helps manufacturers achieve consistent surface preparation, improved shell integrity, and high-quality casting results.
ECOWASH™ 23 – Soy-Based Biodegradable Pattern Cleaner
ECOWASH™ 23 is a soy-based, biodegradable pattern cleaner developed as an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional petroleum-based cleaning solvents used in investment casting. It effectively cleans and lightly etches wax patterns, removing residual mold release agents while preparing the surface for superior ceramic shell adhesion.
Its advanced formulation helps reduce slurry-related surface defects by promoting consistent prime coat bonding and improving the overall quality of the ceramic shell. Available as a concentrated formula, ECOWASH™ 23 also offers an economical solution for high-volume production environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- Soy-based, biodegradable formulation for environmentally responsible cleaning
- Effective alternative to petroleum-based wax cleaning solvents
- Rapid surface etching with approximately 10-second immersion time (used neat)
- EPA-compliant formulation
- Specially engineered for cleaning investment casting wax patterns
- Promotes superior prime coat adhesion through controlled surface etching
- Excellent removal of mold release agents and surface contaminants
- Fast rinsing and drying for improved production efficiency
- Concentrated formula that reduces operating costs and extends product usage
- Helps minimize slurry-induced surface defects and improve casting quality
At Peneq, ECOWASH™ 23 provides a safe, efficient, and sustainable solution for preparing wax patterns, helping investment casting manufacturers achieve cleaner surfaces, stronger ceramic shell adhesion, and consistently high-quality casting results.
Pattern Wash III – Solvent-Based Pattern Cleaner
Pattern Wash III is a high-flash-point, solvent-based pattern cleaner specifically formulated for cleaning investment casting wax patterns prior to ceramic shell application. Designed to effectively remove silicone mold release residues from both filled and unfilled waxes, it also provides controlled surface etching to promote strong primary coat adhesion and improve shell quality.
Its slow evaporation rate allows for enhanced cleaning performance and more effective surface preparation, helping manufacturers reduce coating defects and achieve consistent casting results.
Key Features & Benefits
- High-flash-point formulation (above 140°F / 60°C) for improved operational safety
- Effectively removes and emulsifies silicone mold release residues
- Suitable for both filled and unfilled investment casting waxes
- Controlled surface etching for enhanced primary ceramic coat adhesion
- Slow evaporation for improved cleaning efficiency and higher etching performance
- Fully water-soluble for easy rinsing and cleanup
- Optimized for 1:2 dilution with deionized water, extending product life and reducing operating costs
- Long-lasting formulation that can be recycled to support sustainable manufacturing
- Easily rinsed with clean water or a mild soap solution
At Peneq, Pattern Wash III is designed to deliver reliable wax pattern preparation, helping foundries improve ceramic shell adhesion, minimize surface defects, and achieve consistently high-quality investment castings.
RemeWash – Solvent-Based Pattern Cleaner
RemeWash is a high-performance solvent-based pattern cleaner designed to effectively remove silicone mold release agents and other surface contaminants from investment casting wax patterns. Its balanced formulation provides excellent cleaning and surface etching while remaining economical for everyday production use.
With a slow evaporation rate and complete water solubility, RemeWash prepares wax patterns for improved ceramic shell adhesion, helping reduce coating defects and enhance casting quality.
Key Features & Benefits
- Effectively removes silicone mold release residues from wax patterns
- Excellent surface etching to promote strong primary coat adhesion
- Cost-effective solution for routine pattern cleaning
- 100% water-soluble for easy rinsing and cleanup
- Compatible with rinsing using clean water or a mild soap-and-water solution
- Slow evaporation for enhanced cleaning performance
- No special storage requirements other than adequate workplace ventilation
- Non-flammable under normal conditions (combustible)
At Peneq, RemeWash is engineered to provide dependable cleaning performance, ensuring properly prepared wax patterns, improved ceramic shell bonding, and consistently high-quality investment casting results.