Pekutherm® Purging Compound Achieves Major Efficiency Milestones
St. Joseph, United States - March 19, 2026 / UniTemp /
UniTemp, recognized as a premier authority in thermoplastic processing solutions, has today unveiled new operational metrics for its renowned Pekutherm® purging compound. With a legacy spanning over 40 years of industrial excellence, UniTemp consistently establishes the global "Gold Standard" for minimizing machine downtime and material waste through its advanced thermoplastic purging technology.
In the demanding manufacturing landscape of 2026, operational efficiency stands as the foremost catalyst for profitability. The latest benchmarks from UniTemp reveal that Pekutherm®-a non-chemical, non-abrasive "soft-scrub" purging agent-can cut color and material changeover times by as much as 80% in comparison to conventional resin-flushing techniques.
"When we first launched Pekutherm in the North American market, our goal was to transform costly downtime into enhanced efficiency," states Bernd Krebs, CEO of UniTemp. "In 2026, that objective is more vital than ever. Pekutherm not only cleans a machine; it meticulously scrubs down to the metal to eliminate carbonized plastic and even the elusive 'gas ghosts' often left by traditional purges. We are not merely offering a compound; we are equipping plants to shift from a 'reject' start-up to producing sellable parts in mere minutes. Pekutherm is more than just a purging material; it represents a comprehensive purging solution."
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2026:
Swift Changeovers: Average purge durations have been reduced to between 10 and 15 minutes, enabling rapid transitions to sellable parts.
Material Conservation: Only 10-15% of screw capacity is needed for a thorough deep clean, significantly decreasing the volume of wasted incoming resin.
Zero-Contamination Assurance: Crafted with 100% pure ingredients-free from carrier resins, chemical reactants, or added abrasives that could jeopardize future production runs.
Extensive Thermal Range: Operates effectively within a broad temperature spectrum of 175°F to 752°F (79°C to 400°C), accommodating everything from silicon rubber and standard olefins to high-temperature engineering resins.
As sustainability regulations become stricter within the global plastics sector, UniTemp continues to be an essential partner for manufacturers aiming to reduce their environmental impact through waste minimization and energy efficiency.
About UniTemp,
Established in 1979, UniTemp has dedicated over four decades to serving as a leading engineering and manufacturers' representative organization for the thermoplastics sector. Since 1985, UniTemp has distributed Pekutherm® throughout the Americas-including North America, the Caribbean, and South America-as well as across Europe and Asia, supporting plastics processors on a global scale. The production of Pekutherm® was onshored in 2020 and is now proudly manufactured entirely in the United States.
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1043 E. John Beers Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
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Bernd Krebs
(269) 408-0280
https://pekutherm.org