Purging Compounds

Recycling 19 Mar 2007

Chemical Purging: When and How to Do It Right

Extrusion blow molders are sometimes skeptical of chemical purging compounds (CPCs), and they have a point.

Purging Compounds 8 Mar 2007

NOVACHEM Launches Interactive Learning Game for Extrusion and Blow Molders

“NovaBlaster” Entertains And Educates Winners Eligible To Receive A Free Deluxe Baseball-Style Cap October 6, 2006 – (BRIDGEPORT, CT) NOVACHEM, manufacturer of SuperNova™ high performance chemical purging compounds, has recently released an interactive directed-learning game for the entertainment and education of those responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of extrusion and blow molding machines.

Purging Compounds 1 Mar 2007

If You've Tried Purging Products In The Past and Were Disappointed, It's Time You Read This!

You’re not alone.

Hot Runners 1 Feb 2007

Novel Two-Stage Approach Makes Purging Hot Runners a Breeze

Two new and unusual compounds have been developed to ease the challenge of purging injection molding hot-runner systems.

Purging Compounds 1 Jan 2007

Stop Black Specks!

Black specks in film or sheet–especially in light-colored or clear plastics–lead to scrap, unscheduled shutdowns, and dissatisfied customers.

Multiscrew 1 Jul 2006

NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up: Chemicals and Additives

There were new additives for every need at NPE 2006: Make your plastics prettier with new colorants. Make them stronger with new fillers and reinforcements. Make them lighter with foaming agents. Or just make them go away with improved purging agents and biodegradable masterbatches.

Additives 1 Jun 2006

What to See at NPE 2006: Chemicals and Additives

Compounders, molders, and extruders will be treated to a wide range of new additives at NPE 2006.

Testing 1 May 2006

NPE 2006 News Flash

Injection MoldingSimplified Hot Runners Save Time & CostA new lower-cost hot-runner alternative to valve gating is suited to less critical cosmetic applications where users need predictable and reliable gate opening but not sequential gate operation.

Postindustrial 1 Jan 2006

Four Ways to Fight Sky-High Resin Prices

There are lots of ways to economize on resin costs, but here are four that you may have overlooked: negotiating smarter resin contracts, buying “futures,” using recycled resins, and more efficient purging aids. The main idea is to give yourself more choices, no matter what direction resin prices go.

Injection Molding 1 Nov 2005

Eliminate Blemishes on Cosmetic Parts

Black specks, streaks, or poor color mixing are the most common problems that mar the appearance of cosmetic injection molded parts.

chemical foaming agents for molding and extrusion