Minimize costs and the carbon footprint with cleaning granules

How can the cleaning process in injection molding be made more efficient and sustainable? A benchmarking by Granula Polymer shows that cleaning granules can save time, costs and resources - without compromising on quality.

Granula Polymer, which specializes in the development and manufacture of patented cleaning granules, reports on a case study in which a user was able to successfully save costs when changing colors by using the universally applicable Grana Clean Uni. As part of a

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benchmarking, the user tested ten commercial cleaning granules in the injection molding process. Criteria such as purchase price, effectiveness, service and environmental aspects were weighted differently, with effectiveness being given the greatest importance at 40%. The effectiveness was assessed based on the cleaning time required, the amount of granules and the cleanliness achieved - measured on a residue-free screw after a color change with blue ABS. The "environment" criterion took into account aspects such as ingredients that are hazardous to health or the environment.

The conclusion of the benchmarking: Switching to Grana Clean Uni resulted in cost savings in the low four-digit range. The cleaner is easy to use: no exposure time, a combination of chemical and mechanical additives and a propellant ensure quick and thorough results. In addition, the granulate is odorless and ready for immediate use.

Clean and save money

Granula Polymer supports users in calculating potential savings, for example when changing colors and materials or during regular machine maintenance. In addition to costs, the CO2 footprint and waste can also be significantly reduced.