Bolton, ON – Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd., a leading industrial technology provider to the
plastics processing community today announced its collaboration with Chem-Trend on a system solution
that creates repeatability during the critical color change process to offer a faster, more accurate, and
optimized approach for operators. The team devised a new guided procedure made easily accessible to
operators within the Husky Altanium® Mold Controller operator interface. The instructions outline a
simple, yet highly effective approach to setting up and performing the color change process explicitly for
molds with hot runner systems.
The joint approach is based on the process for using Chem-Trend’s Ultra PurgeTM brand of purge
compounds, which is designed specifically to reduce color-change time and carbon formation in hot
runner systems.
“Fast and effective color change processes are essential for our customers, and we are continuing to see
an upward trend in color change applications,” said Mike Ellis, global business manager for Husky® Hot
Runners and Controllers division. “Our collaboration with Chem-Trend and the integration with our
Altanium® Mold Controllers addresses this critical market requirement and enables our customers to
achieve more efficient and effective color change performance.”
Together, Chem-Trend and Husky aim to significantly enhance their customers’ operational margins by
increasing equipment and labor uptime. Trial results showed up to an 85% reduction in scrap and an 80%
increase in mold cleaning efficiency when following the recommended process.
“We know a lot is at stake for processors if the right purge compound and process are not used in color
changeovers amounting to significant time and cost,” said Graziano Pestarino, global account manager for
thermoplastics solutions at Chem-Trend. “By combining our years of expertise in the field and our latest
advancements in purging technology with that of Husky, one of the leading producers of hot runner
systems in the industry, plastics manufacturers stand to reap immense benefits of productivity and control
previously unachievable.”
Details of the new approach are available in a flyer available for download, including:
• Integrated Ultra PurgeTM color change step by step instructions include settings, such as Shot
Weight, Conversion Ratio, and Ultra PurgeTM Quantity, used by the Altanium® Mold Controller
throughout the color change process.
• A Purge Booster feature which ensure an even faster color change time.
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• A digital Cycle Count input from the injection molding machine can be configured to further
automate the color change process by signaling when the correct amount of Ultra PurgeTM
compound has been used before moving to the next step.
• A color change or black speck removal mode.
• All Ultra PurgeTM color change process settings are saved to a mold setup file for easy recall on the
Altanium® Mold Controller based on the mold and color change process to be performed.
About Husky
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. is a leading global supplier of injection molding equipment and
services to the plastics industry. The company has more than 40 service and sales offices, supporting
customers in over 140 countries. Husky’s manufacturing facilities are located in Canada, the United States,
Luxembourg, Switzerland, China, India and the Czech Republic. For more information, visit husky.co.
About Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is the most proven partner in the world for release agents, purging compounds, and other
process chemical specialties. Using a customer-centric approach and deep research and development,
Chem-Trend is dedicated to improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing the impact
on the environment for its customers. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Howell, Michigan, Chem-
Trend offers a globally integrated network of experienced, knowledgeable, and insightful production and
technical experts in all major manufacturing regions around the world, serving customers through offices
in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Chem-Trend is part of Freudenberg Chemical
Specialities SE & Co. KG, a global technology group. For more information, visit CHEMTREND.com.
