UniTemp Announces Breakthroughs in Pekutherm® Purging Technology
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 flagship Pekutherm® purging compound. With a legacy spanning over 40 years of industrial excellence, UniTemp continues to establish the global “Gold Standard” for minimizing machine downtime and material waste through its advanced thermoplastic purging technology.
In the demanding manufacturing landscape of 2026, efficiency stands as the key determinant of profitability. UniTemp’s latest performance benchmarks reveal that Pekutherm®-a non-chemical, non-abrasive “soft-scrub” purging agent-can cut color and material changeover times by as much as 80% when compared to conventional resin-flushing techniques.
“When we first launched Pekutherm in the North American market, our goal was to transform expensive downtime into enhanced efficiency,” states Bernd Krebs, CEO of UniTemp. “In 2026, that objective is more crucial than ever. Pekutherm not only cleans a machine; it physically scrubs down to the metal to eliminate carbonized plastic and even the ‘gas ghosts’ that traditional purging methods often leave behind. We are not merely selling a compound; we are equipping plants with the capability to shift from a ‘reject’ start-up to producing sellable parts in mere minutes. Pekutherm represents more than just a purge material; it is an all-encompassing purging solution.”
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2026:
Rapid Changeovers: Average purge durations are now shortened to 10-15 minutes, facilitating swift transitions to sellable parts.
Material Conservation: Only 10-15% of screw capacity is needed for a thorough deep clean, considerably reducing the amount of wasted incoming resin.
Zero-Contamination Guarantee: Crafted with 100% pure ingredients-free from carrier resins, chemical reactants, or added abrasives that could jeopardize subsequent production runs.
Broad Thermal Range: Effective across an extensive temperature range of 175°F to 752°F (79°C to 400°C), accommodating various materials 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 lower their environmental impact through waste reduction and enhanced energy efficiency.
About UniTemp,
Established in 1979, UniTemp has dedicated over four decades to serving as a leading engineering and manufacturers’ representative organization within the thermoplastics industry. Since 1985, UniTemp has been distributing Pekutherm® throughout the Americas-including North America, the Caribbean, and South America-as well as across Europe and Asia, providing support to plastics processors globally. The production of Pekutherm® was onshored in 2020, and it is now proudly manufactured 100% in the United States.
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Product Applications & Technical Data:
https://pekutherm.org/injection-molding/
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Media Contact:
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Phone: (269) 408-0280
Email: pekutherm@gmail.com
Contact Information:
UniTemp
1043 E. John Beers Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
United States
Bernd Krebs
(269) 408-0280
https://pekutherm.org
