Product Line Overview
Activated
Chemical/Mechanical
Premium compound for challenging applications
Activated Mechanical
Mechnical with foaming agent
Mechanical
General purpose compound
No Resin Powder
Used when a foreign resin cannot be introduced
Activated — Filled Resin
Used to clean filled resins
Custom Blends
For any special application
Injection Purging
Extrusion Purging
Blow Mold Purging
Pre-mixed
Concentrate
ABOUT US
A Global Leader
In 1979, RapidPurge established itself as a global leader by being the first to introduce commercial-grade chemical purging to the thermoplastics industry. Since that time, our products have continued to lead in delivering superior performance at minimal overall cost, and our company has redefined the meaning of high quality customer service. Through our international network of technically knowledgeable distributors, we proudly serve satisfied customers around the world.
RapidPurge is privately held by Cross-Western, LLC, d/b/a RapidPurge (Dunn & Bradstreet # 04-212-0345), whose manufacturing and corporate center is located in Essex, Connecticut.
A Recognized Problem-solver
Through focused research and development, we have continually expanded our product lines to include the world’s leading chemical and mechanical purging compounds, as well as custom blended products to meet every thermoplastic purging need. Our full spectrum of extensively modified chemical and mechanical formulations addresses the need for optimum cost-effective performance over a wide range of applications.
Well known as a global supplier of consistent, high quality products, RapidPurge is widely respected for having the technical abilities to solve the most challenging thermoplastic purging problems. We have learned about these challenges by listening to customers just like you, all over the world, day after day, for more than 30 years — and still counting!
Products for Every Purging Application
RapidPurge can change your purging paradigm with our complete lineup of universal and compatible products, each of which targets specific requirements for performance, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. Choose mechanical, chemical, or chemical & mechanical compounds, and select from pre-mixed solutions, concentrates, or custom blends. We presently offer 16 purging grades, in addition to custom solutions. Our products ship in Gaylord cartons, 100 pound fiber drums (50kgs/international), and 25 pound boxes (15kgs/international). We invite you to contact us for samples.
All our purging solutions, whether for the simplest or the most demanding high-heat application, are designed for your easy use and consistent success. You need no longer stock multiple, incompatible purging products from various suppliers having different ordering procedures. Visit the product pages of this website, and if you have any questions, give us a call! We welcome every inquiry and challenge!
Rapid because it's right ...
the right solution for all your purging needs
RapidPurge Product Line Overview
RapidPurge purging compounds are generally applicable to all thermoplastic resins and processes. Special blends have been formulated to suit the needs for specific results. The selection criteria is based largely on operating temperature, viscosity, and your preference for concentrated or pre-mixed.
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Activated Chemical/Mechanical Purging Compounds
RapidPurge Activated Chemical/Mechanical products are the ones that made us famous for supplying the most effective purging compounds available. These products include chemical agents that break down the molecular structure and viscosity of the resident resin. They also include an expanding foaming agent to reach negative flow areas, and mechanical compounds to soft polish the base metal.
Activated Chemical/Mechanical products come in various grades to match your temperature and viscosity requirements, and they are available in convenient pre-mixed form and as concentrates.
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Activated Mechanical Purging Compounds
RapidPurge Activated Mechanical products add a heat-activated foaming agent to our Mechanical products to reach negative flow areas and to reduce the viscosity of the resident resin.
Activated Mechanical products come in various grades to match your temperature and viscosity requirements, and they are available in convenient pre-mixed form.
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RapidPurge Mechanical products are the competitive choice for general purpose purging applications. The mechanical agents scrub, clean, and polish the internal components of all injection and extrusion equipment.
Mechanical products come in various grades to match your temperature and viscosity requirements, and they are available in convenient pre-mixed form and as concentrates.
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RapidPurge "no resin" products are ideal for particularly sensitive applications such as auto lamp lenses, where the introduction of a foreign resin during the purge process poses a problem. These products come in three variations including a basic purge, a purge with a heat-activated foam for negative flow areas, and a chemical/mechanical purge that is comparable to our premium Activated Chemical/Mechanical products for challenging purge applications.
"No Resin" products include no resin of their own, and are mixed with your resident resin which serves as the carrier during purge.
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Activated — Filled Resin Purging Compounds
RapidPurge Activated — Filled Resin products are concentrates specially formulated for applications with a filled resin, such as glass-filled resin.
Activated — Filled Resin products come in two versions: a mechanical compound that includes a foaming agent to reach negative flow areas, and a chemical/mechanical formulation for more difficult purging applications.
If you have a special need, RapidPurge is the only purge supplier that will work with you to mix a custom blend to meet your exact requirements.
Pre-mixed Compounds
For the ultimate in convenience and ease of use, most RapidPurge products are available in a ready-to-use pre-mixed form that includes a universal carrier resin.
Concentrated Formulations
Many RapidPurge compounds are available in concentrated form. Using your own carrier resin, these concentrates are convenient and cost-effective.