Glass fibers boost cleaning power of purging compound

RPM6000 RapidPurge’s newest purging compound uses glass fibers, surfactants and a proprietary compound to remove thermoplastic resin and contaminants from the screw and barrel of injection molding machines and extruders. It comes in 50-pound, 250-pound and 1,500-pound containers.

What’s new? The purging compound, which came out about two months ago.

Benefits Easier screw pulls and color changes. The new purging compound effectively removes contaminants and comes off easily from the screw and barrel.

RapidPurge, Essex, Conn., 860-767-0085, www.rapidpurge.com