Running Lean to Stay Competitive
Running a highly efficient operation is very important to staying competitive in today’s global processing marketplace. You’ve got to look everywhere in your shop to make sure you aren’t wasting a single penny or a single minute. One easy way to save time and money is by using Purgex™ Purging Compounds. |
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When doing a material or color change, many molders simply use the “next” material to get rid of the old one. Unfortunately, this takes a lot of time, resin, and produces a lot of scrap, none of which is desirable to processor looking for peak performance.
“Many processors are used to the days when material was cheap and they had extra time. That just isn’t the case today. Companies are now really seeing the cost-benefit of commercial purging compounds,” says Arthur Haag, President of Neutrex Inc.
Read a case study.
Purging Tip - Getting rid of difficult materials
For difficult applications, such as heavy contamination, liquid or highly concentrated colorants, carbon-filled resins, or other engineered resins, a commercial purging compound is the answer. Purgex™ 457 Plus and 3057 Plus are specially formulated for these situations. If you have a tough purging problem, contact the knowledgeable team at Neutrex. They have extensive purging experience and a wealth of information in their Purgex™ Case Study Data Bank.
Visit www.neutrex.com or call 800-803-6242.
Injection Molding Troubleshooter
Troubleshoot common plastics processing problems with the IDES Injection Molding Troubleshooter.
Troubleshooting
Tips for Nylon with Black Specks |
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Check for contaminated material,
particularly if regrind is
being used.
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Decrease injection pressure,
decrease booster time
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Decrease stock temperatures
to minimize polymer and additive
degradation
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Increase stock temperatures
to reduce trapped air
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Increase stock temperatures
and purge to loosen degraded
resin
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Examine nozzle seat, cylinder
walls and valves for dead
spots
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Examine screw , screw tip
and end cap for charred material
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Examine screw , screw tip
and end cap for rough surfaces
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Examine heater bands and controls
for malfunctions. Locate hot
spots.
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Correct mismatched nozzle
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Be sure runner system is streamlined
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More answers to common nylon processing problems.
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