Silca Chain Waxing System
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Silca Chain Waxing System
Silca Chain Waxing System
The SILCA Chain Waxing System is a compact, purpose-built hardware kit for running a hot wax drivetrain at home. Read the overview
At a glance
- Warmer Capacity
- 600ml
- Temperature Range
- 75 to 125C
- Lid
- Vented clear lid
- Plug
- North American plug, 120V
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Overview
What makes the SILCA Chain Waxing System the right setup for a hot wax drivetrain?
The SILCA Chain Waxing System is a compact, purpose-built hardware kit for running a hot wax drivetrain at home. At its heart is an electric wax warmer with a PID temperature controller and a vented clear lid, designed to melt wax and hold it at a precise temperature so you can see when it is fully liquid and get deep, even penetration into the chain. SILCA uses a PID controller rather than a thermostatic one specifically to avoid the temperature overshoot a standard crock pot can cause, which protects the wax formula from overheating. The recommended workflow is to heat to 125C to melt fast, then drop to 75C for waxing.
The included drip stand and cable coupler let you loop the coupler's steel cable through your chain, dip and agitate it in the wax, then hang it to drain cleanly back into the pot, with no mess and no handling a pot of hot wax. The 600ml warmer handles a full chain soak. This kit is hardware only: wax is sold separately, so you choose the formula for your conditions, and it is the perfect companion for SILCA StripChip to prep and wax a new chain in a single step with no liquid degreasing. If you are committed to a wax drivetrain and want the right tool to do it cleanly, this is the system.
All the specs
MPN AM-AC-057-ASY-0100
- Contents
- Electric wax warmer, drip stand, cable coupler (wax not included)
- Warmer Capacity
- 600ml
- Temperature Control
- PID controller, not thermostatic, to avoid overshoot
- Temperature Range
- 75 to 125C
- Lid
- Vented clear lid
- Plug
- North American plug, 120V
- Dimensions
- 14 x 8.5 x 9 inches
FAQ
Good questions
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Visit the Silca page →Does the SILCA Chain Waxing System include wax?
No. The SILCA Chain Waxing System includes the wax warmer, drip stand, and cable coupler only. Wax is sold separately, and SILCA Secret Chain Blend is the intended pairing.
Do I need to strip a new chain before waxing?
Yes, a new chain's factory grease needs to be removed for the wax to adhere. SILCA StripChip converts factory grease right in the wax pot with no liquid degreasing, and SILCA Ultimate Chain Stripper is the traditional liquid prep option. Both are sold separately.
Why a PID controller instead of a crock pot thermostat?
A PID controller holds temperature more precisely than a standard crock pot thermostat, which can overshoot and overheat the wax. SILCA recommends heating to 125C to melt quickly, then dropping to 75C for waxing, which the PID control makes possible.
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