ultra purge summer 2014 newsletter
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Learn how to properly choose a commercial purging compound and other tips.TRANSCRIPT
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
Customer ’s Corner: Ultra Purge Removes Old Colors
Ultra Purge is specifically designed to purge color from hard to clean hot runner systems. In a recent trial a high cavitation mold was purged with the Ultra Purge P-O grade. The scheduled color change was to go from black to white color. The machine was purged with the Ultra Purge and pulled out a gold color (see picture below) from the hot runner system. The molding technicians that were present for the trial were very surprised to see gold being removed from the hot runners since they had not run that color through the tool in over three months. The company had been using a mechanical purge compound for the last few years however it was not cleaning the hot runners properly.
Moulds Plus International recently assisted one of the largest sheet extrusion companies in North America with their black to white Polystyrene color changes. The extrusion company had been using regrind to purge out the black color and was looking for a better alternative to clean their machines. Using the regrind was very inexpensive in regards to the price per pound, however, this method of purging would sometimes result in up to 16 hours of downtime. Moulds Plus International sent a technical sales rep to assist the company with finding a better solution to purge their machines. The Ultra Purge rep decided that the newly formulated ME-C grade would be the best fit for this type of extrusion application. A test was then conducted with the Ultra Purge ME-C and it was determined that the Ultra Purge resulted in a 50% reduction in downtime. Reducing the downtime by eight hours will save this company approximately $2,000 for every Polystyrene black to white color change.
Spot Light on Ultra Purge
Every purge compound supplier needs the ultimate cleaning solution in its arsenal for extreme contamination issues. The Ultra Purge 8416 is the most aggressive grade Moulds Plus has to offer. The 8416 is a hybrid grade (chemical/mechanical) that is particularly effective at removing carbon and stubborn colors from the screw/barrel. In many carbon situations the 8416 may only be needed for the initial cleaning followed by subsequent purges of a less aggressive grade.
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Ultra Purge Helps Sheet Extrusion Company
Ultra Purge performs such a deep cleaning on hot runner systems that it is very common for the Ultra Purge to remove different layers of color from the manifold. Over time the Ultra Purge will strip these layers of color away and create faster/easier color changes.
Ultra Purge ME-C cleaning the extruder and die.
In this issueTips for Selecting a Commercial Purge Compound
Brazil Distribution Agreement
New Tradeshows for 2014
Contact UsFor Sample Request, Questions or Comments:
US/Canada: 1.714.708.2663 Europe: +39 0131 836136
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
Cromex and Ultra Purge Enter Distribution Agreement
Tips for Selecting a Commercial Purge Compound
Deciding on a purge compound can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Plastic processors have many purge compound manufacturers to select from and each company has an assortment of grades to choose from. Below you will find some tips in order to help you select the proper purge compound. 1. What resins are you working with? Commercial purge compound (CPC) manufacturers have grades designed to purge specific types of resins. In some situations a company may be able to use only one grade of CPC to solve all their purging issues. Also, manufacturers of CPCs typically offer multi-purpose grades that work well on a wide range of resins. The multi-purpose grades of CPCs are beneficial to custom molders that are working with dozens, if not hundreds of different types of resins. Moulds Plus International offers the Ultra Purge 5050 which works well at purging resins with an operating temperature ranging from 364°F to 665°F. However, in other scenarios it may be best for the plastic processors to use multiple grades of the CPC in order to most effectively clean their machines. 2. What type of plastic processing machinery do you have a need to purge? Injection molders are the most common type of plastic processor using CPCs. However, most CPC manufacturers have grades to offer all thermoplastic processors. CPCs offer the same benefits to companies involved with extrusion, blow molding and blown film as they do to injection molders. Specific grades of CPCs may be required depending on the type of machinery that is needed to be cleaned. 3. What type of issues are you experiencing? The five basic situations for which a CPC is required are dark to light color changes, carbon removal, material change and machine shutdown/start up. Manufactures of CPCs will many times customize procedures based on the type of issue(s) the plastic processor is having. In some scenarios the CPC technical representative may recommend a specific grade of CPC based on the issues that the company is experiencing. 4. Amount of purge compound required Commercial purge compounds use different technologies and therefore the amount of CPC that is needed to clean a machine differs. For example, Ultra Purge is a chemical type of purge compound that typically requires one barrel capacity to clean the machine. When evaluating CPCs it is important to monitor the amount of each purge that is required to sufficiently clean the machine. The more CPC that is used the more expensive the purging process will be. Having knowledge of the quantity of CPC required to clean the machine will allow companies to make a better informed decision on choosing a CPC. The combination of the price per pound of a CPC with the amount necessary to purge will help determine the best CPC to use. Sometimes the lowest priced purge per pound ends up being the most expensive option. 5. Performance (downtime and scrap) The sole purpose of using a CPC is to reduce the downtime and scrap. When conducting trials it is important log the data for each of these attributes. Using a data collection form can be very helpful with this task. Downtime should be designated as every minute the machine is not making a good part that can be sold to its customer. Scrap is determined by adding up the total amount of contaminated parts along with any purge piles that are made. Typically companies accumulate a greater financial loss due to excessive downtime during a purge as opposed to the scrap. Ultra Purge customers typically see between a 50-80% reduction in downtime and scrap compared to using resin to clean the machine.
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For Sample Request, Questions or Comments: US/Canada: 1.714.708.2663 Europe: +39 0131 836136
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Moulds Plus International is happy to announce a new distribution agreement with Cromex. Cromex will operate as an Ultra Purge distributor for the country of Brazil. Cromex is a Brazilian company operating in color masterbatches, plastic additives and thermoplastic resin distribution. They are the largest producer of color masterbach in Brazil. The new agreement will allow for the local markets of Brazil to be thoroughly served through Cromex’s expansive network in the country.
Tradeshows
Moulds Plus International hosted an Ultra Purge booth in February at the Plastec West Trade Show in Anaheim and in April at the Chinaplas show held in Shanghai. Thank you to everyone that visited our booth. We look forward to seeing all of you next year. Ultra Purge will be represented around the globe at nine more trade shows in 2014.
Contact Us
For Sample Request, Questions or Comments: US/Canada: 1.714.708.2663 Europe: +39 0131 836136
www.UltraPurge.com
Contact UsFor Sample Request, Questions or Comments:
US/Canada: 1.714.708.2663 Europe: +39 0131 836136
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
Don’t just purge...Ultra Purge
Summer 2014www.UltraPurge.com
oN 5
Vist us at www.ultrapurge.com for more information our purging compounds
New Ultra Purge Finder’s Fee Reward Program
Moulds Plus International is pleased to announce a new program designed to reward current customers that will refer Ultra Purge to a colleague in the thermoplastics processing industry. Any person that refers MPI to a company that purchases the Ultra Purge will be eligible for up to a $300 award.