Purging Compounds

polystyrene 24 Jan 2014

Commodity Resin Prices Rising

Prices of PP and PS moved up in December and were poised to move up again last month. Price hikes also were on the table for PVC and PE.

Purging Compounds 31 Jul 2013

Frequently Asked Questions About Purging

This 'FAQ' sections answers common questions about how to choose and use purging agents.

Purging Compounds 31 Jul 2013

Not Your Father’s Purging Agent

There are two important messages for today’s processors with regard to purging. First, as we near the peak of the “rapid improvement” stage of purging technology, the products now available are not the same old purging compounds of the past. Second, the “low-hanging fruit” has been picked—future technical improvements will likely be incremental and future improvements in productivity will require a shift in focus, toward transition planning and process optimization.

Purging Compounds 31 Jul 2013

Purging High-Performance Engineering Resins

One of the fastest growing markets for commercial purging compounds is purging high-performance engineering resins. It is also one of the most difficult challenges, since both mechanical and chemical purging compounds have limitations when it comes to heat stability, residence time, flow restrictions, etc.

Consumer Products 28 Apr 2012

MATERIALS AT NPE: All Market Sectors Benefit from Large Crop of New Materials

Higher-performance and easier processing PE film resins for packaging, a one-pass crosslinked PE for photovoltaic (PV) wire and cable, several higher-performing nylons and TPEs, “greener” plastics, and enhanced styrenic and PC resins are among the new materials that made their debut at the big show in Orlando, Fla., last month.

Purging Compounds 28 Feb 2012