Ultra Purge 100X: Efficient, On‑the‑Fly Cleaning for Thin‑Wall Polyolefin Molds

Chem‑Trend has expanded its Ultra Purge product line with a new series of high‑efficiency purging compounds specifically engineered for thin‑wall polyolefin packaging tools and stack tools.

Thin‑wall packaging continues to grow, but conventional purging struggles to fully remove residue and color from hot runners, leading to wasted cycles and increased scrap. Ultra Purge 100X was designed to purge the machine “on the fly”—no setting changes, no soak time, and no interruption to production flow.

By using Ultra Purge 100X, operators can cut machine downtime during dark‑to‑light color transitions by 50‑75% and reduce scrap compared to purging with virgin resin or regrind. The compound also removes carbon buildup from hot runners and screw/barrels, improving machine life.

“It solves a long‑standing frustration and delivers more efficiency, productivity, and product consistency—all while cutting waste,” says Andrew Reeder, field sales manager for thermoplastics. “Ultra Purge 100X can transform a manufacturer’s capabilities without any additional capital expense.”

In one case study, a thin‑wall packaging line switched from blue to white. The prior method required four hours of purging with commercial compounds, producing significant waste. Using Ultra Purge 100X, Chem‑Trend reduced downtime to one hour and thirty minutes—a 63% time saving—and cut scrap by 68%. Free samples are available upon request.