Self-Centering Sustainers

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Wicks Unlimited’s innovative self-centering sustainers enable candle manufacturers to create tabbed wicks from waxed wick on reels and “drop and pour,” saving time and money. All of our sustainers are manufactured from .010″ (0.254 mm) thick tin-coated steel that helps inhibit corrosion and are preferred by leading candle manufacturers worldwide. Self-centering sustainers feature neck height(s) ranging from 3.8 mm to 6.0 mm, a base diameter of 31.8 mm, and wick insertion hole diameters ranging from 2.4 mm to 3.0 mm.

Candle manufacturers can select two crimping options for in-house cut and tab production runs: puncture and non-puncture 6.0 mm self-centering sustainers. The puncture crimp creates several small and one large piercing in the sustainer’s wall while still providing a tight wick grip and increasing the crimp’s overall tensile strength. Wicks Unlimited’s proprietary non-puncture crimping option enables candles to “shut off” at the end of life and will meet or exceed all standard operating requirements for crimp hold.

Features:

  • 3.8 mm or 6.0 mm neck heights available.
  • Base diameter of 31.8 mm for easy gluing.
  • Wick insertion hole diameter(s) ranging from 2.4 mm to 3.0 mm.
  • Self-centering sustainers enable candle manufacturers to "drop and pour," saving time and money.
  • 3.8 mm self-centering sustainers are only available with a puncture crimp.
  • 6.0 mm sustainers are available with puncture or non-puncture crimping for in-house cut and tab production runs to meet your specific requirements.
  • Wicks Unlimited's sustainers are accredited by the Quality Association for Candles and adhere to strict quality standards thanks to ISO: 9001:2015 certified quality management systems and state-of-the-art equipment.
Sustainer
Base DiameterOverall HeightHole Diameter
A381831.8 mm 1.250”3.8 mm .150”2.4 mm .094”
A388231.8 mm 1.250”3.8 mm .150”3.0 mm .118”
A384531.8 mm 1.250”6.0 mm .236”2.4 mm .094”
A388331.8 mm 1.250”6.0 mm .236”3.0 mm .118”
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Glossary of Terms

Yield

Measured in yards of wick per pound in weight. The higher the yield, the smaller the wick and the flame and the resulting heat generated.

ROC

The rate of wax consumption in ounces by the wick in one hour. The higher the burn rate the more wax which is being consumed. Used to determine how well a wick and wax combination is performing.

Chart Statistics

Chart statistics contributed by the manufacturer. These statistics should be viewed as reasonable estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual results should be determined on an application by application basis. The chart provides only general trends and results may vary depending upon blend, color, fragrance, wax and shape/size of the container.