Are You Ready to Take the Purging Leap?

By Tim Cutler

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In recent years the growing need to be able to compete on a global basis has elevated the use of commercial purging compounds. Many processors now view such products as an important step to staying competitive in a global marketplace. If you are considering using a commercial purging compound, like Dyna-Purge, for the first time… don’t take the purging leap unless you are ready.

Here are 3 fundamental steps to consider:

1. You must be willing to confront the bigger problem.
   Commercial purging compounds are not a panacea. While they are an essential component to solving common problems, such as excessive scrap rates or changeover times, they must be part of a greater master plan to solve fundamental structural problems.
   
2. Are you able to establish the proper purging procedures?
   All commercial purging compounds work differently and, even though each manufacturer will provide procedures for using their material, they will never replace your own knowledge on how your machines work best. Every machine is different and every situation is different. In order for the commercial purging compound to be really effective, you must create the proper purging procedures.
3. How do you plan to measure and track future results?
   A common problem for new users of commercial purging compounds is to either use too little or even over-indulge by using more material than is necessary. When running trials, it’s best to determine what is optimal and record these key metrics, so you have a benchmark for future comparison. This documentation is essential, especially if you are going to have multiple users responsible for purging.

More information on purging is available here.

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