When most people think of purging compounds, they think of one thing: cleaning machines.
But if that’s all you associate with Asaclean®, you’re missing the bigger picture. Purging is just the starting point. The ripple effects of a well-run purge program go far beyond scrap reduction and faster changeovers. At Asaclean®, we don’t just help on the production floor; we help teams across your entire plant do their jobs better.
Here’s how a smart purging strategy benefits each department.
For Process Engineers & Production Teams: Faster, Easier, Cleaner
Process engineers often face relentless pressure to minimize downtime and scrap. Whether it’s a color change, material change, or startup after a shutdown, inefficiencies in any of these transitions add up fast.
With Asaclean®, your changeovers become more predictable, faster, and cleaner. That translates into reduced scrap, less frustration, and greater consistency across shifts. Many of our customers report that once they implement a standard purge process, they not only save time, they improve performance metrics across the board.
For Maintenance Teams: Fewer Surprises, Safer Screw Pulls
Reactive maintenance is expensive and stressful. When machines go down due to contamination or degraded materials, you’re pulled away from your preventive maintenance schedule—and everything starts to snowball.
Asaclean® helps keep your machines clean and running smoothly, giving your team more control. Products like EX Grade make screw pulls dramatically safer and easier. Instead of scraping and torching, EX peels off the screw like a banana skin—minimizing burn risk and cleanup time. This isn't just a convenience—it’s a safer, smarter way to work.
For Buyers & Materials Managers: Control Resin, Control Costs
When regrind or virgin resin is used for purging, purchasing teams often experience inventory mismatches. Material levels drop unexpectedly, forcing last-minute orders and putting production schedules at risk.
With Asaclean®, you avoid this guessing game. Purge is a dedicated material, accounted for and measured. That control helps you stay within budget and avoid the cascading issues that come with surprise shortages.
Plus, using Asaclean® gets you back into production faster—so you waste less resin in scrap, and you need to buy less over time.
For Quality Teams: Better Parts, Fewer Complaints
Contamination is one of the leading causes of customer complaints in plastics processing. A single black speck or streak in a clear part can lead to costly rejections or returns.
A consistent purge process removes these defects before they become problems. Sealing during shutdowns, purging during startups, and establishing a routine protocol means fewer bad parts, cleaner machines, and improved "cost of quality" performance.
For HR & EHS: Safer Plants, Better Training
Burns and injuries from torches, brushes, or dirty screw pulls are more common than many admit. By implementing Asaclean®, you create safer workflows that protect your team and reduce workplace accidents.
We also support your team with training. Our Purging Experts don’t just ship product—they educate operators, maintenance staff, and engineers on proper procedures so you reduce variability and enforce best practices across shifts.
Less waste also means lower scrap disposal costs and a more sustainable operation.
For Plant Managers & Finance Teams: Real Dollars, Real Results
The ROI of Asaclean® shows up directly in your P&L. Our customers routinely report tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings from reduced scrap, less downtime, and fewer rejected parts.
One plant manager shared:
“Asaclean is currently saving us $75,000 per year in scrap and purging time. Once we roll it out plant-wide, we expect to double that to $150,000.”
This is more than a maintenance item. It’s a strategic investment that unlocks efficiency across your entire operation.
Final Thoughts: Help Us Help You
We don’t succeed unless you do. That’s why we partner with every department—not just production—to deliver long-term value.
If someone on your team isn’t yet convinced of the full value of purging, let us help. We’re happy to walk through the impact across your plant and show you how much more efficient, safer, and profitable things can be.
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