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Purging Compound Insights And Tips

Topic: Extrusion

3 Benefits of Two-Step Purging for Difficult Temperature Changeovers

Over the past 25 years, the plastics industry introduced countless new resins and additives that..

3 Ways Purging Compounds Help You Save With Super-Engineering Resins

Purging from high temperature resin to a dissimilar resin can be a time consuming and incredibly..

How to Pick the Best Purging Compound For Your Extruder

When it comes to cleaning different kinds of extrusion equipment, there is no one-size-fits-all..

5 Tips for Processing Heat-Sensitive Resins in Sheet Extrusion

Recently I performed a trial at a PVC sheet extruder who produces roofing. It took them 8-12..

6 Benefits of Starting a Purge Program During Uncertain Times

While we all prefer the excitement (and profitability) of growth, downturns like the one we are..

3 Reasons Purge Compounds are Critical for Beating Your Competitors

You know that a high-output of an injection molding press or extruder builds up carbon..

How Preventative & Reactive Purging Can Help Newer Plants Start Strong

If you’ve ever worked for or been a part of the opening of a new injection molding or extrusion..

The Battle of Proper Procedure vs. Processor Knows Best

During a recent visit to a veteran customer’s plant we started an efficiency investigation. We..

4 Purging Optimizations for Difficult Changeovers

As a processor it is our priority to understand areas that are causing you pain. In most..

Removing Carbon in Blown Film Lines

Blown film extrusion processors deal with the same processing issues as everybody else. When..