Purging compound stable at high temps

Dec. 28, 2016
Chem-Trend's new purging compound is suitable for use with polyolefins or engineering resins, including ABS, PS, PET and PC.

Lusin Clean 1100 Chem-Trend's new purging compound is suitable for use with polyolefins or engineering resins, such as ABS, PS, PET and PC. Safe and effective for use in screw and barrel assemblies, hot runners and gates, the compound is stable at temperatures up to 608 degrees Fahrenheit.

What's new? The compound, which has been available for the past few months.

Benefits Reduction in the amount of scrap that results from color or material changeovers. Also, compared to some other purging compounds, Lusin Clean 1100 creates less smoke and odor. Chem-Trend says the photos below illustrate the benefits of Lusin, which is pictured in use at right.

Chem-Trend LP, Howell, Mich., 517-545-7980, www.chemtrend.com