Pekutherm® Purging Delivers Faster Cleanouts and Lower Downtime in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, MI - March 23, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - UniTemp, a leading authority in thermoplastic processing solutions, today released new operational data for its flagship Pekutherm® purging compound. Celebrating over 40 years of industrial excellence, UniTemp continues to set the global "Gold Standard" for reducing machine downtime and material waste through high-performance thermoplastic purging technology.
In the high-pressure manufacturing environment of 2026, efficiency is the primary driver of profitability. UniTemp’s latest benchmarks demonstrate that Pekutherm® - a non-chemical, non-abrasive "soft-scrub" purging agent - reduces color and material changeover times by up to 80% compared to traditional resin-flushing methods.
"When we first introduced Pekutherm to the North American market, our mission was to replace costly downtime with efficiency," says Bernd Krebs, CEO of UniTemp. " In 2026, that mission is more critical than ever. Pekutherm doesn't just flush a machine; it mechanically scours down to the metal to remove carbonized plastic and even 'gas ghosts' that traditional purges leave behind. We aren't just selling a compound; we are providing the ability for a plant to transition from a 'reject' start-up to a sellable part in minutes. Pekutherm is not just some purge material but a complete purging package."
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2026:
Rapid Changeovers: Average purge times reduced to 10–15 minutes, allowing for prompt transitions to sellable parts.
Material Conservation: Requires only 10–15% of screw capacity for a complete deep- clean, significantly lowering the volume of wasted incoming resin.
Zero-Contamination Guarantee: Formulated with 100% pure ingredients - no carrier resins, chemical reactants, or added abrasives that could compromise subsequent production runs.
Broad Thermal Range: Effective across a massive working range of 175°F to 752°F (79°C to 400°C), covering everything from silicon rubber and standard olefins to high-temperature engineering resins.
As sustainability mandates tighten across the global plastics industry, UniTemp remains a critical partner for manufacturers seeking to minimize their environmental footprint through scrap reduction and energy efficiency.
About UniTemp,
Founded in 1979, UniTemp has spent more than four decades serving as a premier engineering and manufacturers’ representative organization for the thermoplastics industry. Since 1985, UniTemp has supplied Pekutherm® throughout the Americas - including North America, the Caribbean, and South America - as well as across Europe and Asia, supporting plastics processors worldwide. Pekutherm® production was onshored in 2020 and is now proudly 100% manufactured in the United States.
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Bernd Krebs
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