--- title: Super Engineering Resins and Hot Runner Manifolds description: Asaclean Purging Expert Eric Despotovich discusses a recent customer visit where he helped a molder purge super engineering resins out of a hot runner. image: https://www.asaclean.com/hubfs/Super%20Engineering%20Hot%20Runner%20Tool%20Blog-1.jpg --- [ Order Online ](https://asaclean.my.site.com/b2bstore) [ Free Sample ](https://offers.asaclean.com/free-sample) ## [ Asaclean Blog ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog) Browse by Topic " aerospace asaclean asaclean news Asaclean® benefits asahi kasei automotive Best Practices black specks blisters blow molding blown-film extrusion buyers caps and closures carbon contamination cast-film extrusion Chemical Purging Compounds clear applications Color Changeovers Company News compounding consumer products contamination Cost savings custom molders Customer Success Story decreasing scrap defects electronics Energy Efficiency EX Grade extruder cleaning Extrusion fillament glass filled Glitter Grade Selection HDPE High and Low Temp Changeovers hold a bubble Hot Runners Injection Molding Injection Molding Tips LDPE Lightweight automotive components LLDPE low residue maintenance Material Changeovers Mechanical Purging Compounds medical Melt Flow Index NPE 24 nylons on the fly packaging PCR PEEK Polypropylene Post Consumer Resins preventative preventative purging processing tips profile extrusion Purge Program purge programs Purge Training Purge Trial purging purging compounds purging concentrates purging procedures Purging Tips quality recycled resins residue issues scrap reduction Screw Pulls sheet extrusion shutdown and sealing start-up super engineering resins Sustainability Tech Day technical support training trials Troubleshooting Twin Screw twin screw extrusion two step purging U Grade ULTEM venting Viscosity webinars wire extrusion - 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He was having an issue with a particular hot runner tool that runs Radel (polyphenylsulfone). This tool is a 16 cavity mold that makes insulators. The material is processed around 640f and every time they run this job, the Radel material crystalized in the tool and would need to be sent out to be burned clean. It has become a very costly job to run. I suggested he try our Asaclean [PF Grade](https://www.asaclean.com/purging-products/pf-grade) to not only clean the screw and barrel but also get the Radel out of the hot runner manifold. He could then leave the PF grade in the manifold as a sealant to prevent the degradation from occurring during [shutdowns and startups](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/shutdown-and-sealing). PF was the right solution to their problem. Now, my customer is no longer sending this troublesome tool out to be burned clean. The PF grade has worked very well to clean and seal the tool. He was very grateful for the technical support he gets from Asaclean. Now if you are processing resins like PPSU, PEEK, PEKK, PEI, or any other super engineering resins through hot runner tools and are experiencing issues, keep in mind that we have [solutions made just for you](https://www.asaclean.com/solutions/high-and-low-temp-changeovers). **Learn about the importance of implementing proper purging procedures by downloading this free industry guide.** **** ** [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/468726/interactive-161630774182.png) ](https://www.asaclean.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJmX72aO4mkQSfdbCBQHnXaoj0qt2PQS%2BAr1eOpBbOFAjMnu4v%2FcXcHpvUirKZwWtKy%2BpXGrLj3%2Fq5lOcX6LdtQ%2F7%2FtfuPuIdLNdwgAEnXzlkz3IDW8oxSVzGXvU8Ff%2BbrDDx3cAjBtVUqnTzLdL8DSMTEFysfaobnXse%2FuYuQIpq716UbUk9JpxSvJAvFyYqn6Ph0zJUIDQPo%2BjDakjaXWY5gCRlneNruRSupkqco4bP1jFnbER8Oy&webInteractiveContentId=161630774182&portalId=468726) ** ** ** ![Eric Despotovich](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eric%20Despotovich%20LinkedIn%20Headshot%202%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=150&name=Eric%20Despotovich%20LinkedIn%20Headshot%202%20-%20Copy.jpg) #### [ Eric Despotovich ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/author/eric-despotovich) Eric Despotovich, an esteemed Asaclean Purging Expert and Technical Sales Representative, brings over 40 years of processing experience to his role. With over 18 years of dedication to our company, Eric has become a cornerstone of our sales team, renowned for his commitment to client success. His extensive industry knowledge and genuine passion for helping clients make him a trusted advisor in optimizing their operations. Eric's approach is characterized by deeply understanding each client's unique challenges, ensuring tailored solutions that drive efficiency and profitability. - [Share On LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-despotovich-5449682b) ## Related Posts [![Asaclean Cheat Sheet: The Right Purging Compound for Most Situations](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/a%20street%20sign%20that%20says%20good%20choice%20pointing%20in%20one%20direction%20and%20bad%20choice%20pointing%20in%20the%20other%20direction.jpeg?width=450&height=250&name=a%20street%20sign%20that%20says%20good%20choice%20pointing%20in%20one%20direction%20and%20bad%20choice%20pointing%20in%20the%20other%20direction.jpeg) Asaclean Cheat Sheet: The Right Purging Compound for Most Situations Injection... / 5 min read / July 20, 2021 ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/asaclean-cheat-sheet-the-right-purging-compound-for-most-situations) [![Hot Runner Clean](https://www.asaclean.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hot%20Runner%20Clean.jpg?width=450&height=250&name=Hot%20Runner%20Clean.jpg) 4 Hot Runner Tips For Processing Heat Sensitive Material Troubleshooting / 5 min read / September 04, 2019 ](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/4-hot-runner-tips-for-processing-heat-sensitive-material) ## Comments Get Started ## Ready to start improving your efficiency and increasing your profitability? - [Request a Consultation](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/super-engineering-resins-and-hot-runner-manifolds#) - [Contact Sales](https://www.asaclean.com/blog/super-engineering-resins-and-hot-runner-manifolds#) ![](https://www.asaclean.com/hubfs/assets/images/icons/icon-layers.svg) #### Free Sample Request a free sample of Asaclean® Purging Compounds for your plant and start saving today. 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He was having an issue with a particular hot runner tool that runs Radel (polyphenylsulfone). This tool is a 16 cavity mold that makes insulators. The material is processed around 640f and every time they run this job, the Radel material crystalized in the tool and would need to be sent out to be burned clean. It has become a very costly job to run. I suggested he try our Asaclean PF Grade to not only clean the screw and barrel but also get the Radel out of the hot runner manifold. He could then leave the PF grade in the manifold as a sealant to prevent the degradation from occurring during shutdowns and startups. PF was the right solution to their problem. Now, my customer is no longer sending this troublesome tool out to be burned clean. The PF grade has worked very well to clean and seal the tool. He was very grateful for the technical support he gets from Asaclean. Now if you are processing resins like PPSU, PEEK, PEKK, PEI, or any other super engineering resins through hot runner tools and are experiencing issues, keep in mind that we have solutions made just for you.", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Eric Despotovich" }, "datePublished" : "August 23, 2022", "headline" : "Super Engineering Resins and Hot Runner Manifolds", "image" : "https://468726.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/468726/Super%20Engineering%20Hot%20Runner%20Tool%20Blog-1.jpg", "name" : "Super Engineering Resins and Hot Runner Manifolds", "url" : "https://www.asaclean.com/blog/super-engineering-resins-and-hot-runner-manifolds" } ```