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CONSUMABLES
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT - CONSUMABLES
PURIFYING AGENTS

FRESH START HYBRID PURGING COMPOUNDS GP-HH

GP-HH Hybrid is a patent pending mechanical/chemical purging solution designed for the superior removal of the most difficult engineering resins from
plastics processing equipment�
• Engineered thermoplastic purging solutions, formulated for the effective removal of even the most difficult resins, pigments and contaminants
• Designed for ease of use with no purging solution residue
• Ideal for quick color changeovers, particular liquid pigment dispersions and dyes
• Safe, non-abrasive, non-hazardous purging solution developed around Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) ingredients under FDA 21 CFR
• Not recommended for POM resins

REF Description
GPA55 GP-A PE BASED 55LBS - HYBRID CHEMICAL/MECHANICAL
GPA1320 GP-A PE BASED 1320LBS - HYBRID CHEMICAL/MECHANICAL

APPLICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS

Injection- cold and hot runners, blow moulding
Applications:
Extrusion- profile, sheet, cast film, compounding, blow film
Temperature Range: 177º C - 329ºC
Types of Resins: All types
Minimum Clearance: 0,254mm or 254μm (microns)
Amount of Purge Generally requiring 1 to 3 times the barrel capacity depending on the machine condition

For best results use within 12 months� The purging compounds have been adjusted to ad-
Shelf-life
dress the challenge of exposure to moisture� (Keep bag sealed for maximum shelf life�)

Suggested Purge Process Grades
Machine Clamping Force Quantity Guideline GP-HH Hybrid MC2-HH ™
Initial Purge Regular Use Injection Hot Runner Systems i i
100 ton machine 2,268 kg 0,68 kg Molding Cold Runner/Conventional i i
200 ton machine 3,402 kg 1,134 kg Other Blow Molding i i
300 ton machine 4,536 kg 1,814 kg Processes Compounding i i
400 ton machine 6,804 kg 2,495 kg
500 ton machine 8,165 kg 2,948 kg Blown Film i i
600 ton machine 9,072 kg 3,629 kg Extrusion Cast Film i i
700 ton machine 11,34 kg 4,309 kg Sheet i i
800 ton machine 12,701 kg 4,763 kg Profile i i
900 ton machine 14,515 kg 5,443 kg Processing Low (°C) 177 177
1000 ton machine 15,876 kg 6,123 kg Temperature High (°C) 329 329
1500 ton machine 18,144 kg 9,072 kg
2000 ton machine 20,412 kg 11,793 kg Suggested Purge Quantity is a guideline for purging the barrel and screw only� Purging
2500 ton machine 22,68 kg 14,969 kg through the manifold/mold may require an additional 30 – 50% of the suggested
amounts
3000 ton machine 29,484 kg 18,144 kg

CAD reference point

All Fresh Start Purging Solutions are a registered trade marks of Fresh Start Polymer Solutions Inc.
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