{"product_id":"prestige-ferro-vest-high-temperature-investment-powder-50-lb-drum-with-binder","title":"Prestige Ferro-Vest High-Temperature Investment Powder | 50 lb Drum with Binder","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAchieve ultra-smooth, high-fidelity castings with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003ePrestige Ferro-Vest V.H.T. (Very High Temperature) Investment Powder\u003c\/b\u003e. Specifically formulated for casting platinum, palladium, stainless steel, and other high-melting-point non-precious metals, this premium phosphate-bonded investment system delivers ultra-fine detail and unbeatable mold strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis complete kit includes a 50 lb commercial-grade drum of investment powder paired with its dedicated liquid binder, providing everything you need to create exceptionally durable, thermal-shock-resistant molds for advanced jewelry casting and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEngineered for Extreme Melting Points:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard gypsum-bonded investments break down completely above 2,200°F (1,200°C), resulting in rough surfaces, flashing, or mold collapse. Ferro-Vest features an advanced phosphate chemical bond designed to survive the intense thermal stress required for platinum metallurgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlawless High-Fidelity Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Its ultra-fine, alpha-grade particle distribution easily captures micro-details, sharp edges, and highly intricate filigree work from your wax or resin models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Powder \u0026amp; Liquid Binder System:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated as a matched chemical system, the dedicated liquid binder controls expansion, improves elasticity, and ensures a dense, bubble-free mold after vacuuming or mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClean, Crack-Free Burnouts:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers exceptional green-strength during handling, yet easily withstands high-temperature burnout schedules without micro-fracturing or flaking—meaning fewer casting defects and less post-pour finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestige by Certus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Ferro-Vest V.H.T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 50 lbs (22.5 kg) Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/b\u003e 50 lb Investment Powder Drum + Dedicated Liquid Binder Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e Platinum Casting, Palladium Casting, Stainless Steel Casting, and High-Temperature Alloys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBond Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Phosphate-Bonded Refractory Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eHow to Mix \u0026amp; Prep for Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container unknown\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csequence class=\"lm-enabled ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-container\" jslog=\"308913;track:impression,attention\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"\u003e\n\u003cspan only-show-to-message-actions=\"\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\" class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e1.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eMeasure Your Ratios:\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrucial Precision.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstructured-node-sequence class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstructured-text class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAlways follow the manufacturer's exact weight ratios for the Ferro-Vest powder and its special liquid binder. Unlike standard plaster, phosphate-bonded investments are highly sensitive to mixing proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-text\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-node-sequence\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"\u003e\n\u003cspan only-show-to-message-actions=\"\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\" class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e2.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eMechanical Mixing:\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2-3 Minutes.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstructured-node-sequence class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstructured-text class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAdd the liquid binder to your mixing bowl first, then steadily sift in the powder. Mix thoroughly using a mechanical mixer or paddle whip until a creamy, completely uniform slurry forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-text\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-node-sequence\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"\u003e\n\u003cspan only-show-to-message-actions=\"\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\" class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e3.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eVacuum Degassing:\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBefore setting begins.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstructured-node-sequence class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstructured-text class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003ePlace the mixture into a vacuum chamber immediately to draw out trapped air bubbles. Ensure your vacuum holds strong until the slurry rises and fully collapses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-text\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-node-sequence\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sequence-event-description gds-body-l\"\u003e\n\u003cspan only-show-to-message-actions=\"\" data-test-id=\"sequence-export-header\" class=\"only-show-to-message-actions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e4.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003ePour and Set:\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eQuiet Bench Rest.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstructured-node-sequence class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstructured-text class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eSlowly pour the defoamed investment down the inside wall of your casting flask over your wax tree. Let the invested flask sit completely undisturbed on a level bench for at least 60-90 minutes to ensure a full chemical set before beginning your high-temperature burnout cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-text\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/structured-node-sequence\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/sequence\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Always wear an approved respirator\/dust mask (N95 or better) and work in a well-ventilated area when measuring and mixing dry investment powders. Avoid inhaling the airborne dust, as it contains respirable crystalline silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThe Professional Studio Standard for Platinum Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eWhen you're dealing with the extreme temperatures and high metal costs of platinum or specialty steels, mold failure is incredibly expensive. Prestige Ferro-Vest eliminates the guesswork from high-temperature jewelry casting. Trusted by manufacturing jewelers, commercial production houses, and advanced dental labs globally, it provides a stable, dependable thermal barrier that yields smooth, pristine raw castings that require minimal polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miami Jewelry Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48769578664168,"sku":"INV-0007","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9395\/8888\/files\/CP5281-022-2_grande_e4a2d06c-606c-416b-86da-bf14ec541ef1.webp?v=1784321488","url":"https:\/\/miamijewelrysupply.com\/products\/prestige-ferro-vest-high-temperature-investment-powder-50-lb-drum-with-binder","provider":"Miami Jewelry Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}