--- title: "Maximizing Efficiency with Asaclean: The Compounders' Guide to Purging" description: Boost your operational efficiency with Asaclean® Purging Compounds. 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Contamination is a constant worry, potentially throwing off your meticulously calibrated process and delaying production. So, what's the best line of defense? Enter Asaclean® Purging Compounds, an innovative solution tailor-made for compounders worldwide.  #### **The Asaclean® Advantage**  Compounding involves numerous resins, additives, and fillers, which can combine in countless ways to produce different pellet sizes, shapes, and properties. As exciting as these possibilities are, they also raise the stakes for [contamination](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/carbon-contamination). The Asaclean® Purging Compounds come into play here, offering effective and efficient cleaning solutions for extruders, ensuring seamless production without unwanted surprises. With Asaclean®, you can tackle four significant challenges compounders face: [changeovers](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/material-changeovers), contamination, screw pushes, and extended downtime. These purging compounds provide a reliable and affordable solution, ensuring that your compounding process runs smoothly and meets the exact specifications required by your customers. #### Empowering Compounders Compounders like Robert R., Director of Materials Development, vouch for the impressive performance of Asaclean®. He says, "The polymers/fillers that I'm mixing in our small compounder stick to the equipment, and we can only get about 80 – 90% out of the mixer post-run, so it's quite a mess. Put in Asaclean®, mix for a few minutes, and the mixer body is immediately clean." It's no wonder that Asaclean® users report a 53% average savings on reduced scrap & downtime. #### **Choosing the Right Purging Compound**  But how do you choose the right Asaclean® product for your process? With various [Mechanical Purging Compounds](https://www.asaclean.com/purging-products/mechanical-purging-compounds) and [N-Series Chemical Purging Compounds](https://www.asaclean.com/purging-products/chemical-purging-compounds), Asaclean® provides custom solutions for every challenge. Mechanical purge compounds excel at safely scrubbing screw and barrel surfaces. However, to clean low-pressure areas or hard-to-reach places, a chemical purge offers a better result, achieving cleaning via a chemical reaction that rapidly reaches even the most stubborn dead spots. #### Six Essential Tips to Maximize the Asaclean® Advantage #### 1.  Don't Use Resin, Regrind, or DIY-Purge to Clean Your Extruder:  Asaclean® provides a reliable cleaning solution far more effective than makeshift alternatives like resins or regrind. #### 2.  Practice [Preventative Purging](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/preventative-purging): Regular use of a purging compound can prevent contamination from the get-go, saving time and money and preventing unplanned downtime. #### 3.  Understand Your Mixing Areas & Screw Design:  Being aware of your extruder's specifics can help maximize the effect of your purging compound. #### 4. Implement an Asaclean® Purge Program at Your Plant: A tailored purge program can drastically cut downtime and improve operational efficiency. #### 5. Optimize Your [Screw Pushes](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/screw-pulls) for Quicker & Easier Teardowns: Asaclean® can make screw pushes less labor-intensive and costly. #### 6. Seal Your Machine With Asaclean® Purging Compounds [During Every Shutdown](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/shutdown-and-sealing): A heat-stable purging compound can prevent oxidation during shutdowns, promoting faster start-ups and less downtime. #### Conclusion In Conclusion, Asaclean® Purging Compounds represent a game-changer in the world of compounders. With a proven track record of increasing efficiency, reducing downtime, and lowering costs, Asaclean® can help you achieve predictable and standardized changeovers, promoting the smooth running of your operation. Whether you're a process engineer or a plant manager, investing in Asaclean® could be one of the most crucial decisions for the success of your compounding process. Just as it has empowered professionals like Robert R., Asaclean® has the potential to revolutionize your processes. With a comprehensive range of products catering to different requirements and a supportive team ready to help you implement a customized purge program, Asaclean® is more than a product; it's a reliable partner in your quest for operational efficiency. The next level of compounding is just a purge away. **[ Claim your FREE 10-minute consultation with our Purging Experts now and unlock the benefits. Schedule your consultation here!](https://offers.asaclean.com/free-purge-consultation)** ![Yoko Tanaka](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yoko%20Tanaka%20Headshot%203-25-16.jpg?width=150&name=Yoko%20Tanaka%20Headshot%203-25-16.jpg) #### [ Yoko Tanaka ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/author/yoko-tanaka) Yoko Tanaka is the Marketing Manager at Asaclean. 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Contamination is a constant worry, potentially throwing off your meticulously calibrated process and delaying production. So, what's the best line of defense? Enter Asaclean® Purging Compounds, an innovative solution tailor-made for compounders worldwide. The Asaclean® Advantage Compounding involves numerous resins, additives, and fillers, which can combine in countless ways to produce different pellet sizes, shapes, and properties. As exciting as these possibilities are, they also raise the stakes for contamination. The Asaclean® Purging Compounds come into play here, offering effective and efficient cleaning solutions for extruders, ensuring seamless production without unwanted surprises. With Asaclean®, you can tackle four significant challenges compounders face: changeovers, contamination, screw pushes, and extended downtime. These purging compounds provide a reliable and affordable solution, ensuring that your compounding process runs smoothly and meets the exact specifications required by your customers. Empowering Compounders Compounders like Robert R., Director of Materials Development, vouch for the impressive performance of Asaclean®. He says, \"The polymers/fillers that I'm mixing in our small compounder stick to the equipment, and we can only get about 80 – 90% out of the mixer post-run, so it's quite a mess. Put in Asaclean®, mix for a few minutes, and the mixer body is immediately clean.\" It's no wonder that Asaclean® users report a 53% average savings on reduced scrap & downtime.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Yoko Tanaka" }, "datePublished" : "June 06, 2023", "headline" : "Maximizing Efficiency with Asaclean: The Compounders' Guide to Purging", "image" : "https://468726.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/468726/Making%20the%20Right%20Choice%20for%20Your%20Purging%20Compound.jpg", "name" : "Maximizing Efficiency with Asaclean: The Compounders' Guide to Purging", "url" : "https://www.asaclean.com/blog/maximizing-efficiency-with-asaclean-the-compounders-guide-to-purging" } ```