Purging Compounds for Commercial & Industrial

General industrial and commercial plastic products need to strong and durable. Whether you’re making pallets, garbage cans, truck liners, or house siding, you know your products are going to take a serious beating. Your customers expect quality. Every part is expected to perform under extreme conditions day after day. You’re up against the clock and cannot afford any contamination issues or you will miss your deadlines. Asaclean® has safe, effective, dependable, and affordable purging compounds designed for the specific needs of industrial and commercial manufacturers. Here’s why Asaclean® Purging Compounds are the preferred choice for the best industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Why Asaclean® Purging Compounds are the Best Choice for Industrial, Commercial, & Construction Applications

When we hear from processors making commercial or industrial parts, they usually are asking for help with a handful of different processing issues.

If you’re reading this section, then you’ve probably experienced some of these struggles firsthand:

You’re dealing with black specks and contamination
You cannot afford unpredictable or lengthy color or material changes
Your screw pulls keep you from running good parts
You experience difficult start-ups after weekend shutdowns
Sometimes streaks appear seemingly out of nowhere

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If you try to cut corners to hit deadlines, you might end up with defects and customer complaints that can jeopardize your contracts moving forward.

Many processors in your industry assume that these headaches are an inevitable part of the job.

We have good news. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Asaclean® is working exactly the way we hoped it would. We have been able to cut down our scrap by 30% on one job alone. The techs seem to like it for the color changes. We did order a barrel of it and will start to use on other jobs as we go along. Thank you once again for checking in. Your product has given great value to our organization.”

Steve D. , Production Supervisor, General Industrial, Wisconsin

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On average, Asaclean®’s industrial customers save 56% on reduced scrap & downtime.

1. Asaclean®’s Products Will Solve Your Issue

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Plastic processors making industrial or commercial don’t need to experience contamination or lengthy changeovers. We offer Mechanical Purging Compounds, Chemical Purging Compounds, and Purging Concentrates designed to tackle your unique set of processing challenges.

. We’ve seen it all and are here to help.

Faster changeovers, easy carbon removal, & painless start-ups

Our unrivaled product line was designed with industrial or commercial challenges in mind.

For Industrial Applications, Asaclean® Purging Compounds:

Excel in hot runner color changes and cleaning
Clean the screw & barrel thoroughly
Quickly clean out valve gates and nozzle tips
Shorten material changeover time
Are incredibly easy-to-use
Dramatically reduce scrap and defect rates
Have low residue formulas for clear applications
Remove carbon contamination & black specks
Help facilitate easier screw pulls
Easily purge super-engineering resins
Seal your machine during shutdowns to promote easier start-ups
Are in stock for same-day shipping

Asaclean® offers Purging Compounds engineered for your specific resins, processing temperatures, and applications. We have solutions to all your processing needs.

We are so impressed with PF Grade. As usual, I pulled the screw for cleaning for my PEEK 450G run, as I have experienced so many contamination issues. Much to my surprise, the screw and the barrel were clean! Thanks for such a great product and look forward to working with Asaclean® in the future.”

Matt W. , Molding Supervisor, General Industrial, Ohio

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With the world-class R&D team of Asahi Kasei in Japan, Asaclean® offers incredible cleaning performance coupled with expert technical & product support.

For most molders, we usually recommend Asaclean®’s legacy line of Mechanical Purging Compounds.

Mechanical Purging Compounds are compounded specifically to match your processing temperatures, your resins, your MFR’s, and your processing needs. Mechanical Purging Compounds depend on your machine’s power to do the work. They perform best in injection molding and other high-pressure applications. This is because they rely on pressure and agitation to clean out the previous resin or any contamination within your machine.

Unlike regrind or virgin resins, Mechanical Purging Compounds are designed to clean. They have strong detergency and have no affinity to metal. This guarantees your machine will be running clean in no time.

Asaclean® offers a full line of Mechanical Purging Compounds for all processing situations.

With that said, every situation is different.

High-cavitation hot runners are better suited with a Purging Concentrate like Asaclean® PLUS Grade because PLUS supercharges your own processing resins and is easily displaced. This is a huge innovation in purging that’s made an immediate impact since PLUS was launched in June 2021.

Unsure which grade is right for you? Check out our Free Grade Selection Guide.

We’re very happy with Asaclean®’s high-temp Grades. We save time and money by being able to purge our high temperature process right after we finish the molding job, have confidence that our machine is clean and we have little to no rejects when we start our next run.”

Alex D. , VP of Manufacturing, Molder, Construction, CA

2. We Will Train Your Team to Be Asaclean® Purging Experts

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Asaclean® Purging Compounds are incredibly easy to use, but you will only see your best results when you follow our recommended purging procedures.

When it comes to purging compounds, less is more.

We do not want you to use more Asaclean® than is necessary to achieve your best performance. If you use more than we recommend, your cost savings will drop.

We want you to get the absolute best performance using the least amount of Asaclean®. That is why we place such a premium on training your team.

All industrial processors deal with slightly different challenges, so it’s important that you follow the correct instructions.

That’s where we come in.

When you select Asaclean®, we will diagnose your issues, build out a free Purge Program, and train your shifts on how to use Asaclean® to get the best results.

We will help you trial our product, provide in-person or virtual training, answer any questions, and be available however necessary to help your team succeed.

Sometimes keeping good labor can be difficult.

Don’t worry. As you find new hires, we’ll train them as well.

Asaclean® support goes over and above. Training is a part of that. it's great to have our rep in front of people giving training, because if five pounds works, ten pounds is not better. Training is key when you're using these products, and I feel that if I called my Asaclean® rep for help at midnight he would probably answer.”

John S. , Manufacturing Manager, Northwest

3. Our Team Understands the Challenges of General Industrial Processors

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Asaclean® Technical Service Representative offer a unique level of service not found in other areas of the industry.

Many of our Purging Experts used Asaclean® as customers themselves before joining our team.

Your point-of-contact isn’t a salesperson. They are a processor.

With over 200 years of combined processing experience, we understand your issue and can offer solutions. We’ve seen it all and are here to help you.

When you work with Asaclean®, you have access to free ongoing consultations with a purging subject matter expert.

If you have new hires, we want to make sure they receive the same level of training that the rest of your team benefits from during in-person visits. Let us know and we will train them immediately so you continue to see the same high level of Asaclean® performance.

From a buying standpoint, one thing that really sticks out is that Asaclean® are solutions providers. They help us solve the problem. They have provided technical support, training, and product support followed.”

Ray R. , Supply Chain Manager, Washington

4. All Asaclean® Purge Products Have Consistent Quality, Are In-Stock, and Available for Same-Day Shipping

Plastics processors can never get too comfortable. There are many variables in your day-to-day life, but you can’t afford inconsistent product quality.

To earn your trust, a Purge Partner needs consistent performance and reliable delivery times.

If you choose Asaclean®, you won’t have to worry about supply chain issues or inconsistent product performance.

All our grades are in stock at multiple, strategically placed warehouses throughout North America. We offer JIT and same-day shipment. We are flexible and sensitive to your needs.

As part of Asahi Kasei, we have a robust network of production facilities and warehouses and incredibly consistent product quality. We work closely with APNA and other sister companies to continuously improve how we can serve your market. If you choose Asaclean®, you are choosing a reliable molding partner invested in your success.

If I order on a Monday, it's here within a day or two. I've been buying 6 years and it's right every time. Combined with the service and performance, it's an unbelievable total package.”

Dave S. , Production Manager, Custom Molder, Southeast