Benefits | Pekutherm® Plastic Purging Compound(s) for Injection Molders & Extruders.

An Overview of Features and Benefits.

As a decision maker at your plastic production facility, we realize that you are looking for ways to reduce scrap, contamination and optimize efficiency for mold/ color/ plastic change-over.

Pekutherm® can facilitate a rapid transition between molds, color switches or material changeovers with minimal downtime. These changes can be done while keeping the integrity of your machinery.

PEKUTHERM® PURGING COMPOUND BENEFITS:

No Carrier Resin Molded in the Part or on the Knit Line
Generous Cost Savings
Observable Productivity Gains
Quick Mold Changes
Accelerated Changeovers and Machine Time Gainage
Intensely Thorough Color and “down to the metal” Carbon Contaminate Removal
Machine Screw Pull Reduction
Less Scrap, More “Sellable” Parts
Elimination of Gas Residue “carryovers” between Incompatible Plastics

PEKUTHERM® PURGING COMPOUND FEATURES:

Best in class Working Range(s) Depending on Formulation 175°F - 752°F (79°C – 400° C)
Works with all Plastics within the Working Range
Soft Scour Thermo-ELASTIC Physical Properties (the consistency of a pencil eraser)
Does NOT Wear on Metal Surfaces
Pekutherm® does not “blend with” Incoming Plastic or have a Carrier Resin
Complete Displacement of Outgoing Plastics
No Mixing or “soak” Time is required

Pekutherm ULT has dramatically improved our EPDM and Silicone Rubber changeovers. The ability to purge at Ultra-Low Temperature such as 175°F, is a game changer for our process. We’re now saving significant raw material and labor, as the previous scrubbing during screw pulls is virtually eliminated. Over the year, this will reduce costs, increase our up time, and keep our extrusion line running efficiently. (Uses Pekutherm® "ULT”)

- Minnesota based Extruder