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EXPERTS IN PURGING COMPOUNDS Our experience gives us the possibility to support every thermoplastic converter to optimize production by improving production rates through cutting costs and time of color and material change operations. Our ULTRA PLAST® purging compounds are not by-products of other productions. And will never be.

packaging

47%

automotive

25%

consumer goods

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misc.

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building

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medical &

pharma

4%

Any experienced converter knows they have to run purges in their machines to prevent the appearance of problems that are detrimental to quality controls and are the main source of waste during production. Only a good purging compound will reduce waste to the smallest possible amount.

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- ULTRA PLAST PO

- ULTRA PLAST PO-C

- ULTRA PLAST PO-E

- ULTRA PLAST HIGH

- ULTRA PLAST HIGH-C

- ULTRA PLAST PET

- ULTRA PLAST PET-C

- ULTRA PLAST HT

- ULTRA PLAST CE-E

Ultra System offers a wide range of purging compounds. Each product is specially designed for the best results with different thermoplastics and processes

- ULTRA PLAST PO-CS

- ULTRA PLAST POE-CS

- ULTRA PLAST PO-H-CS

- ULTRA PLAST HIGH-CS

- ULTRA PLAST PET-CS

- ULTRA PLAST PAC

- ULTRA PLAST HT-CS

- ULTRA PLAST BF

We constantly update our products’formulations to be in line with latest developments in the industry. In 2015, we launched our new product line with Qualipurge® technology, for the best results with the new polymers and new masterbatches.

100% chemical action: ULTRA PLAST does not contain any abrasive component. This allows a gentle, yet strong, cleaning of all metallic parts, including hot-runners, without any damage such as microscratches.

New formula with expanding agents: Improved efficiency even in hard-to-clean situations and cleanings that involve blow molding machines accumulators. Colors, incrustations, black specks and rust are softened, removed and ejected.

Easy to use: It cleans at the processing temperature of the previous production material and does not require soaking time.

Certified quality

ULTRA PLAST’s safe use is certified for any possible application, such as: electronic, food, toys, medical and pharmaceutical.

Proven efficiency

Our products are tested under the worst conditions, i.e. at the maximum processing temperature.

100% biodegradable: The active part is 100% biodegradable and safe for the environment.

Recyclable: Because the composition of the outcome varies at each purging operation, we recommend to recycle in second choice or black color productions.

Easy to use: few to no changes of machine settings Non toxic: all components are Generally Recognizes As Safe alimentary certificate (reg. 10/2011/CE)

Quick action: no soaking time

Green impact: great machine downtime and waste reduction

Gentle care: no abrasive components, no solvents, no ammonium

User friendly: no smell, no smoke

Long-term benefits: saves metallic equipment from oxydation.

Purging compounds have evolved from simple virgin resin use to high-tech dedicated materials.

The different types of purging compound that have appeared on the market can be divided into several generations, each with its own advantages

and disadvantages. Undeniable improvement was made from one generation to another.

Ultra Plast purging compounds belong to the latest generations, which provide best cleaning results and cost optimization.

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+ cheapest method

– low cleaning effect

– lenghty procedure

– material waste

beginnings: virgin or recycled resins (PP, PE, PET, etc.)

A cheap solution where the economic benefits are balanced out by the large amount of waste and the

length of the procedure.

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cheap solutions, but... – mechanical action = micro-damages – waiting time – not compatible with food, pharma, etc.

First dedicated products: Resins reinforced with abrasive materials

PE/PP/PA + G.F.

PMA salts

marble dust

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Combined mechanical and chemical action

PE/PP/PA + ammonium salts, sodium carbonate,

marble dust, paraffine.

Still not compatible with all sectors.

Waiting time and mechanical action cause a decrease in productivity.

cheaper solution, but no real improvement: – mechanical action = micro-damages – waiting time – not compatible with food, pharma, etc.

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Choice of purging compound based on processed resin

high-quality carrier material.

100% chemical action.

suitable for hot-runners.

no soaking time, smell or smoke.

compatible with every sector.

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best cost/effectiveness value

With Swiss Qualipurge® technology

Improved purging compounds for the

best results with the latest

innovations in plastics.

High-quality carrier material.

100% chemical action.

suitable for hot-runners.

no soaking time, smell or smoke.

compatible with every sector.

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Neutral material (kg) 200,00 20,00 15,00

Cost of neutral material (€/kg)

1,40 1,40 1,40

Ultra Plast (kg) -- 12,00 8,00

Price of Ultra Plast (€/kg)

-- 13,00 14,00

Purging cost 280,00 184,00 (-34,3%) 133,00 (-52,5%)

Time for purging (h) 1,20 0,50 0,30

Down-time cost (€/h) 150,00 150,00 150,00

Total downtime cost 180,00 75,00 (-58,3%) 45,00 (-83,3%)

TOTAL COSTS 460,00 259,00 (-43,7%) 183,00 (-60,2%)

Test carried out on a ⌀130mm screw, hotrunner 72 cavities; Amber to White. Products: Ultra Plast PET-C and Ultra Plast PET-CS Prices applied in the European market

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Neutral material (kg) 250,00 30,00 25,00

Cost of neutral material (€/kg)

1,30 1,30 1,30

Ultra Plast (kg) -- 20,00 10,00

Price of Ultra Plast (€/kg)

-- 9,30 10,50

Purging cost 325,00 225,00 (-30,8%) 137,50 (-57,7%)

Time for purging (h) 3,00 0,50 0,30

Down-time cost (€/h) 100,00 100,00 100,00

Total downtime cost 300,00 50,00 (-83,3%) 30,00 (-90%)

TOTAL COSTS 625,00 275,00 (-56.0%) 168,00 (-73.2%)

Test carried out on a ⌀60mm, hot runners 24 cavities, from blue to white. Products: Ultra Plast PO-C and Ultra Plast PO-CS. Prices applied in the European market

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Neutral material (kg) 400,00 30,00 25,00

Cost of neutral material (€/kg)

1,30 1,30 1,30

Ultra Plast (kg) -- 20,00 15,00

Cost of Ultra Plast (€/kg)

-- 10,00 11,00

Purging cost 520,00 232,50 (-55,3%) 197,50 (-62,0%)

Time for purging (h) 4,00 0,60 0,40

Down-time cost (€/h) 100,00 100,00 100,00

Total down-time cost 400,00 60,00 (-85,0%) 40,00 (-90%)

TOTAL COSTS 920,00 293,00 (-68,2%) 238,50 (-74,2%)

Test carried out on a ⌀90mm screw with, 1 parison, for 20 l UN jerrycans. Blue to White. Products: Ultra Plast PO-E and Ultra Plast POE-CS. Prices applied in the European market.

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Neutral material (kg) 480,00 42,00

Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30

Quantity of Ultra Plast BF (kg) -- 1,72

Price of Ultra Plast BF (€/kg) -- 50,00

Purging cost 624,00 141,00 (-77,5%)

Time for purging (hour) 4,00 0,30

Down time- hour cost 250,00 250,00

Total cost of down time 1000,00 75,00 (-92.5%)

Total cost for purging 1624,00 216,00 (-86,7%)

Test carried out on a 3-layer blown film machine, cleaning all 3 layers, die diameter 500mm; from blue to white Prices applied in the European market

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Neutral material (kg) 612,00 55,00

Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30

Quantity of Ultra Plast BF (kg) -- 2,30

Price of Ultra Plast BF (€/kg) -- 50,00

Purging cost 795,60 186,00 (-76,6%)

Time for purging (hour) 2,40 0,4

Down time- hour cost 220,00 220,00

Total cost of down time 528,00 88,00 (-83.3%)

Total cost for purging 1324,00 275,00 (-79.6%)

Test carried out on a 5-layer flat head machine, cleaning all 5 layers, die width 2500mm; from black to transparent Prices applied in the European market

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BLOWN FILM

- 78% PURGING COST

- 92% DOWN TIME

- 87% COLOR CHANGE COST

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- 77% PURGING COST

- 83% DOWN TIME

- 80% COLOR CHANGE COST

LESS: material use,

time waste,

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cost reduction,

optimization

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Ultra Plast Ultra Plast with Qualipurge

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