Purging Compounds
Boosting Extrusion Productivity-Part II of III: Optimize Product Changeover & Purging
Extrusion processors typically run a number of different products and resins.
Read MorePrevent Streaks & Specks From Vented Extruders
With vented extrusion, small amounts of melt can hang up on the screw and degrade, eventually resulting in streaks or specks that hurt the appearance of the extruded product.
Read MoreCorrection on Purging
In our September issue, we incorrectly stated (p. 17) that Asaclean U high-performance purging agent is not suitable for polypropylene.
Read MorePurging Compound
Claude Bamberger Molding Compounds Corp. pioneered the use of purging compounds in 1953.
Read MoreHow to Clean Screws Nondestructively
Maintenance departments often clean screws wrongly, causing serious and expensive damage.
Read MoreNPE 2009 News Flash
Injection MoldingHybrid Press Has Electric ClampNew injection presses that combine servo-electric and hydraulic movements to achieve high performance with energy efficiency will be discussed by Arburg Inc., Newington, Conn.
Read MoreBetter Purging Saves Money, Material and Time
How much money can a better purging compound save even a small molder?
Read MoreControl Oxidation of HDPE Parts
For blow molders of HDPE parts, this is an all-too familiar sight at start-up time on Monday morning: The machine is purging leftover material onto the floor.
Read MoreChemical Purging: When and How to Do It Right
Extrusion blow molders are sometimes skeptical of chemical purging compounds (CPCs), and they have a point.
Read MoreNOVACHEM 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.
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