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Why Use Purging Compounds?

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Why Use Purging Compounds?

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The need for effective purging of processing machinery has recently increased in importance. Some problems confronting processors include: increased frequency of material changes due to an increased number of grades/colors of resins; intensifying efforts of high quality competition; a shortage of experienced operators; increased cost and difficulty of waste disposal; and an increase in customer demand for a wide variety of just-in-time, customized products. As a result, there are many opportunities at the processing site to reduce costs by increasing the focus on purging operations. Purging of processing equipment with a minimum quantity of material, in a minimal amount of time, and at the lowest total cost has become the most significant element to influence the competitiveness of many processors. For example, reducing the time required to purge a 350-ton injection molding press (assuming $85/hour cost) by just 10 minutes per day results in a savings of over $3,000 per year! It was ab

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