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Purging compounds help clean plastic manufacturing machines by removing leftover plastic from the machine parts.

Choosing the Right Purging Agent for Your Application

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Purging compounds, or purging agents, are essential for maintaining the quality and efficiency of plastic manufacturing machines. They help to eliminate any traces of plastic that may remain after producing a component, preventing contamination, degradation, and waste. However, not all plastic purging compounds are the same. Depending on the type of machine, plastic, and process, …

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Insect-Repellent Plastic Additives: A New Frontier in Pest Control

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Are you tired of dealing with pesky insects that invade your home, business, or outdoor space? Do you want to enjoy a bug-free environment without using harmful chemicals or expensive equipment? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should check out our insect-repellent plastic additives. At Phoenix Plastics, we are proud to offer …

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Innovative Applications of Antimicrobial Additives in Plastic Manufacturing

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Antimicrobial additives enhance the safety and hygiene of plastic products by effectively inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms. Plastics are ubiquitous in our modern world, but they also pose a challenge to maintaining hygiene and preventing the spread of harmful microbes. Bacteria, mold, fungi, algae, and viruses can grow on plastic surfaces and cause various …

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Cost Benefits of Using Masterbatch vs. Compounding a Finished Plastics Product

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When it comes to manufacturing a finished product, there are several options commercially available. However, two of the most popular production methods include compounding and masterbatch. In this article, we’ll discuss the cost benefits of using masterbatch versus compounding a finished product and how both processes can help you save money in the long run. …

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The Difference Between Resins and Purging Compounds

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The use of purging compounds can improve the processes that operators use within the plastic manufacturing industry. Plastic components continue to serve the automotive, electrical appliance, and medical device industries, among others. Injection molding in particular assist organizations with developing innovative products that continue to enhance the modern economy. This also requires the use of …

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