Plastics Purging Compounds
Purging compounds clean out plastics processing machinery between production runs. Types include chemical purging; abrasive purging; and non-abrasive purging.
ESSENTIAL READING
VIEW ALLHow to Start a Hot-Runner Mold That Has No Tip Insulators
Here's a method to assist with efficient dark-to-light color changes on hot-runner systems that are hot-tipped.
Read MoreGot Streaks or Black Specs? Here’s How to Find and Fix Them
Determining the source of streaking or contamination in your molded parts is a critical step in perfecting your purging procedures ultimately saving you time and money.
Read More10 Ways to Improve Twin-Screw Compounding Performance
There are many techniques known to operators and plant engineers for increasing the performance of a twin-screw compounding extruder.
Read MoreA Planned Purging Program Can Boost Your Hot-Runner Efficiency
Molders can increase the efficiency of their hot-runner operations if a strategic approach is developed to address the need for required resin and color changes.
Read MoreThe Experts Speak: Seven Cost-Saving Purging Tips for Compounding Twins
Purging gurus from the material, machinery and compounding sides of the industry offer their insights on best practices and tips that can keep your compounding twin-screw extruder up and running.
Read MoreFollow These Purging and Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Screws and Barrels
Processors can extend the life of equipment and improve productivity by coupling a preventive-maintenance program for their screws and barrels with routine use of chemical purging compounds..
Read MoreLatest Purging Compounds News And Updates
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Merges with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas
Merged entity to further boost best-in-class manufacturing services.
Read MoreAsaclean Launches Interactive, Educational Website
Offering nearly 500 pages of purging content in English & Spanish, the new site is suited to both new and experienced processors.
Read MoreController-Guided Procedure for Faster Hot-Runner Color Changes
Husky partnered with Chem-Trend to speed hot-runner color changes, pairing a new guided procedure within the Altanium Mold Controller with Chem-Trend’s Ultra Purge brand of purging compound.
Read MoreHeat-Activated Purging Concentrate Designed for Toughest Applications
Asahi Kasei Asaclean America’s Plus Grade blends seamlessly with a processor’s own production resins
Read MoreLow-Viscosity, “Dual-Action” Purging Compound
Shuman Plastics’ new Dyna-Purge L purging compound is a recyclable, heat-stable formulation for hot runners, stack molds and extrusion applications.
Read MoreFeatured Posts
Run Lots of Colors? Time to Consider a Commercial Purging Compound
Processors who use commercial purging compounds will see a reduction in scrap levels, machine downtime and overall cost.
Read More10 Ways to Improve Twin-Screw Compounding Performance
There are many techniques known to operators and plant engineers for increasing the performance of a twin-screw compounding extruder.
Read MoreFollow These Tips to Maximize Purging Efficiency
Commercial purging compounds offer dedicated solutions to your equipment cleaning needs, but some can be more effective in cleaning the ‘dead areas’ in certain screws and tooling. Follow these tips to choose the right one for your application, and make sure to follow the right protocol when shutting down for long periods.
Read MoreHeat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times
CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.
Read MoreA Planned Purging Program Can Boost Your Hot-Runner Efficiency
Molders can increase the efficiency of their hot-runner operations if a strategic approach is developed to address the need for required resin and color changes.
Read MoreThe Experts Speak: Seven Cost-Saving Purging Tips for Compounding Twins
Purging gurus from the material, machinery and compounding sides of the industry offer their insights on best practices and tips that can keep your compounding twin-screw extruder up and running.
Read MoreFAQ: Purging Compounds
Chemically active CPCs can be an excellent choice for fast color changes but may not be aggressive enough to thoroughly purge highly contaminated injection systems or highly filled resins. In such cases a purge formulation with a higher viscosity may be required to successfully dislodge a highly filled resin. Additionally, purging a hot-runner system requires consideration of the size of the manifold, gates, and melt channels. There is no “one-size-fits-all” purging compound; a CPC supplier is your best resource to help identify the correct purging formulation and procedure for your needs.