Types of Industrial Wax and Their Uses: Paraffin, Micro, PE Wax & More

“Industrial wax” covers many different products. A rubber factory, a PVC pipe plant, a cosmetics brand and a spinning mill all buy wax, but each needs a different type. This guide explains the main types of industrial wax and where each one is used.

1. Paraffin wax

Paraffin wax is the most common industrial wax. It is a white, solid petroleum wax that melts at about 56–66 °C.

Uses: candles, rubber and tyre compounds, match sticks, board and paper coating, waterproofing, packaging, hot-melt adhesives and polishes.
Grades: fully refined (FRPW, under 0.5% oil) and semi refined (SRPW, 1–5% oil).

2. Microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline wax (micro wax) has much finer crystals than paraffin. It is flexible, sticky and holds oil well, with a higher melting point of about 70–90 °C.

Uses: shoe and furniture polish, lipsticks and creams, rubber compounding, adhesives, sealants and candle blends.

3. PE wax (polyethylene wax)

PE wax is a synthetic wax with a softening point of about 100–115 °C.

Uses: lubricant for PVC pipe and profile extrusion, pigment dispersion in masterbatch, inks, coatings and hot-melt adhesives. Oxidized PE wax is used in emulsions and coatings.

4. Micronized paraffin wax (wax binder)

Micronized wax is fully refined paraffin ground into a very fine powder.

Uses: wax binder and pressing lubricant in powder metallurgy and carbide tools, plus powder coatings, inks and plastics.

5. Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly is a soft, semi-solid blend of oils and waxes.

White grade: creams, balms, lip care and personal-care products.
Yellow grade: industrial lubrication, rust protection and leather finishing.

6. Textile wax rolls

Spinning mill wax rolls are made from paraffin-based wax blends. They sit on autoconer and cone winding machines and put a thin wax film on yarn to reduce friction and breaks in knitting.

Quick comparison

Wax	Main industries
Paraffin wax	Candles, rubber, packaging, matches
Microcrystalline wax	Polish, cosmetics, rubber, adhesives
PE wax	PVC pipes, masterbatch, inks, coatings
Micronized wax	Powder metallurgy, coatings, inks
Petroleum jelly	Cosmetics, lubrication, anti-rust
Textile wax rolls	Spinning mills, winding, weaving

Get the right industrial wax

Maruti Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat manufactures and supplies all of these industrial waxes in bulk. Tell us your application on WhatsApp and we will suggest the right grade, or order online.

Best Paraffin Wax for Candle Making: FRPW vs SRPW vs Vegetable Wax

Choosing the right candle wax decides how your candles look, burn and smell. In India, most candle makers use paraffin wax because it is affordable, easy to colour and holds shape well. But paraffin comes in different grades. This guide explains which one to buy.

The three main candle waxes

Wax type	Oil content	Best for
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax (FRPW)	Less than 0.5%	Premium pillar, jar and scented candles
Semi Refined Paraffin Wax (SRPW)	1% to 5%	Regular, religious and decorative candles at lower cost
Vegetable wax	–	Eco-friendly premium candles with good fragrance

Fully refined paraffin wax (FRPW)

FRPW is the purest paraffin grade. It is white, odourless and has a melting point of about 60–65 °C. Because the oil content is very low, candles are harder, glossier and burn cleaner with less smoke. FRPW is the best choice for scented candles, because it does not add any smell of its own.

We supply FRPW from Indian refineries including IOCL (Rhino Wax), CPCL and NRL.

Semi refined paraffin wax (SRPW)

SRPW has more oil, so it is slightly softer and costs less. It is widely used for everyday candles, diya and puja candles, and decorative candles where price matters more than a perfect finish. We offer three oil-content options:

Grade A – 1% to 1.5% oil
Grade B – up to 3% oil
Grade C – up to 5% oil

Lower oil content gives a harder candle with less “sweating” on the surface.

Vegetable wax

Vegetable wax comes from a renewable source and is preferred for premium eco candles. It burns cleaner and holds fragrance well, which suits luxury and gift candles.

Tips for better candles

For jar candles, choose a softer wax that sticks to the glass. For pillar candles, choose a harder wax that releases from the mould.
Adding a small amount of microcrystalline wax makes candles less brittle and reduces cracking.
Always melt wax slowly and add colour and fragrance at the temperature your supplier recommends.

Buy candle wax in bulk

Maruti Industries, Jamnagar supplies FRPW, SRPW and vegetable wax in bulk slabs and granules across India. See grades and specifications on our paraffin wax – candle & industrial wax page, or WhatsApp us for today’s price.

Autoconer Wax Roll Size Guide: Murata, Schlafhorst, Savio & SSM

Every spinning mill that runs automatic winders needs the right autoconer wax roll. A wax roll that is too tall, too narrow or has the wrong bore will not sit properly in the waxing unit, gives uneven wax pick-up and leads to more yarn breaks in knitting. This guide explains how to choose the correct spinning mill wax roll size for your machine.

How wax roll size is measured

Wax roll sizes are written as OD × ID × Height in millimetres:

OD (outer diameter) – usually 38 mm or 45 mm.
ID (inner bore) – the hole that fits on the machine spindle, for example 13 mm or 15.2 mm.
Height – from 12 mm up to 45 mm. Taller rolls last longer between changes.

The hole type also matters: most machines use a circular bore, while SSM, MVS and Reiter winders often use a square bore.

Autoconer wax roll size chart

Machine	Common wax roll size (OD × ID × H)	Hole type
Murata Autoconer	38 × 13 × 32 mm	Circular
Murata 21C model	38 × 13 × 45 mm	Circular
Murata Jet Spinner (MJS)	38 × 13 × 20 mm	Circular
Schlafhorst / Savio	38 × 15.2 × 45 mm or 38 × 13.5 × 45 mm	Circular / square bottom
Cone winders	38 × 15.2 × 15, 20 or 26 mm	Circular
SSM winders	45 × 12.5 / 14 / 15.4 mm bore, 12–45 mm height	Circular or square
MVS winders	45 × 12.5 × 25 mm	Square
Reiter	45 × 12.5 × 45 mm	Square

See the full list of 21 sizes, with search and filter by machine, on our spinning mill & autoconer wax rolls page. You can also download the PDF size chart there.

Choosing the right wax grade

Size makes the roll fit; the grade decides how much wax goes onto the yarn. Choose by yarn type and mill temperature:

WR-MI-10 Green – universal grade for cotton, wool, rayon, acrylic and blends.
WR-MI-20 Yellow – medium and fine counts in warm mills (around 85°F).
WR-MI-30 Blue – higher wax pick-up for soft-twist and bleached yarns at low winding tension.
WR-MI-40 Pink / WR-MI-50 Lemon Yellow – water-soluble grades for yarn that will be dyed or bleached.
WR-MI-300 White – fine-crystalline grade for cotton/polyester hosiery yarn conditioned at very high temperature.

Signs you are using the wrong wax roll

The roll wobbles or does not rotate freely in the waxing unit.
Wax is used up very quickly, or hardly at all.
Knitters complain about yarn breaks, needle wear or uneven fabric.
White wax powder (fly) builds up around the winding head.

Not sure which size you need?

Send us your machine make and model, or a photo of your old wax roll, on WhatsApp (+91 72270 78484). Maruti Industries manufactures spinning mill wax rolls in Jamnagar, Gujarat and makes custom OD, ID and height on request. You can also order wax rolls online.