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EXPERTS IN PURGING COMPOUNDS Our experience gives us the possibility to support every thermoplastic converter to optimize production by improving production rates through cutting costs and time of color and material change operations. Our ULTRA PLAST® purging compounds are not by-products of other productions. And will never be.
Foundation of ULTRA SYSTEM srl in Italy
orientation to exports and development of agents‘ network
Entering US market as CLEAN PLAST® with RGL Sales & Marketing Inc.
Partnership with Vivtech Ltd. for faster response to the Russian market
Establishment of ULTRA PLAST ASIA Co. Ltd. For SEA markets
Acquisition of customers in Central African markets
ULTRA SYSTEM SA Relocation of offices and production facility in Switzerland
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2012 2016
2014 2011 2015
Launch of Purga–UltraPlast with Kalay do Brasil in South America
New cooperation in East European Markets
2017
Entering Mexican market
2018
SWITZERLAND 300m2 production
Martigny 400m2 warehouse PRODUCTION PLANT Production of purging compounds distributed worldwide.
USA Noblesville
200m2 mixing
400m2 warehouse
THAILAND Bangkok
300m2 mixing
500m2 warehouse
BRAZIL Curitiba
200m2 mixing
300m2 warehouse
RUSSIA Moscow
200m2 mixing
300m2 warehouse
MIXING PLANTS
Through partnerships with local partners for the final production step.
Exclusively Swiss-made concentrates are used in all mixing plants.
Ultra System’s products are available across Europe
local distributors /agents
direct sales
headquarter / production
local distributors / agents
direct sales
mixing plants & local agents
headquarter / production
packaging
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automotive
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consumer
goods
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misc.
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building
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medical &
pharma
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Ultra System is proud to participate in the most important and prestigious fairs worldwide.
GERMANY K Fakuma Brau Beviale ITALY Plast CHINA Chinaplas USA NPE RUSSIA Interplastica TURKEY PlastEurasia U.A.E. Arabplast
FRANCE FIP THAILAND Interplast T-Plas S. KOREA Koplas POLAND Plastpol BRAZIL Plastshow MEXICO Plastimagen GREECE Plastica Syskevasia
Germany PETnology at Brau Beviale
Russia PETnology at BevialeMoscow
Thailand Plastic & Flexible Packaging Technology
Poland Plastech
Plastinvent
Ultra System actively takes part in conferences that bring together key players of the plastics industry.
Any experienced converter knows they have to run purges in their machines to prevent the appearance of problems that are detrimental to quality controls and are the main source of waste during production. Only a good purging compound will reduce waste to the smallest possible amount.
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- ULTRA PLAST PO-C - ULTRA PLAST PO-E - ULTRA PLAST HIGH - ULTRA PLAST HIGH-C - ULTRA PLAST PET - ULTRA PLAST PET-C - ULTRA PLAST HT - ULTRA PLAST CE-E - ULTRA PLAST ECO-CE
Ultra System offers a wide range of purging compounds. Each product is specially designed for the best results with different thermoplastics and processes
We constantly update our products’formulations to be in line with latest developments in the industry. In 2015, we launched our new product line with Qualipurge® technology, for the best results with the new polymers and new masterbatches.
- ULTRA PLAST PO-CS - ULTRA PLAST POE-CS - ULTRA PLAST PO-H-CS - ULTRA PLAST HIGH-CS - ULTRA PLAST PET-CS - ULTRA PLAST PAC - ULTRA PLAST HT-CS - ULTRA PLAST BF - ULTRA PLAST PO-S - ULTRA PLAST PET-S - ULTRA PLAST HT-S - ULTRA PLAST SP - ULTRA PLAST SP+
100% chemical action: ULTRA PLAST does not contain any abrasive component. This allows a gentle, yet strong, cleaning of all metallic parts, including hot-runners, without any damage such as microscratches. New formula with expanding agents: Improved efficiency even in hard-to-clean situations and cleanings that involve blow molding machines accumulators. Colors, incrustations, black specks and rust are softened, removed and ejected. Easy to use: It cleans at the processing temperature of the previous production material and does not require soaking time.
Certified quality ULTRA PLAST’s safe use is certified for any possible application, such as: electronic, food, toys, medical and pharmaceutical. Proven efficiency Our products are tested under the worst conditions, i.e. at the maximum processing temperature.
100% biodegradable: The active part is 100% biodegradable and safe for the environment. Recyclable: Because the composition of the outcome varies at each purging operation, we recommend to recycle in second choice or black color productions.
Easy to use: few to no changes of machine settings Non toxic: all components are Generally Recognizes As Safe alimentary certificate (reg. 10/2011/CE) Quick action: no soaking time Green impact: great machine downtime and waste reduction Gentle care: no abrasive components, no solvents, no ammonium User friendly: no smell, no smoke Long-term benefits: saves metallic equipment from oxydation.
Purging compounds have evolved from simple virgin resin use to high-tech dedicated materials. The different types of purging compound that have appeared on the market can be divided into several generations, each with its own advantages
and disadvantages. Undeniable improvement was made from one generation to another. Ultra Plast purging compounds belong to the latest generations, which provide best cleaning results and cost optimization.
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+ cheapest method
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– lenghty procedure
– material waste
Beginnings: virgin or recycled resins (PP, PE, PET, etc.)
A cheap solution where the economic benefits are balanced out by the large amount of waste and the
length of the procedure.
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cheap solutions, but... – mechanical action = micro-damages – waiting time – not compatible with food, pharma, etc.
First dedicated products: Resins reinforced with abrasive materials
PE/PP/PA + G.F.
PMA salts
marble dust
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Combined mechanical and chemical action
PE/PP/PA + ammonium salts, sodium carbonate,
marble dust, paraffine.
Still not compatible with all sectors.
Waiting time and mechanical action cause a decrease in productivity.
cheaper solution, but no real improvement: – mechanical action = micro-damages – waiting time – not compatible with food, pharma, etc.
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Choice of purging compound based on processed resin
high-quality carrier material.
100% chemical action.
suitable for hot-runners.
no soaking time, smell or smoke.
compatible with every sector.
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best cost/effectiveness value
With Swiss Qualipurge® technology
Improved purging compounds
for the best results with the
latest innovations in plastics.
High-quality carrier material.
100% chemical action.
suitable for hot-runners.
no soaking time, smell or smoke.
compatible with every sector.
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Neutral material (kg) 200,00 20,00 15,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,40 1,40 1,40
Ultra Plast (kg) -- 12,00 8,00
Price of Ultra Plast (€/kg) -- 13,00 14,00
Purging cost 280,00 184,00 (-34,3%) 133,00 (-52,5%)
Time for purging (h) 1,20 0,50 0,30
Down-time cost (€/h) 150,00 150,00 150,00
Total downtime cost 180,00 75,00 (-58,3%) 45,00 (-75%)
TOTAL COSTS 460,00 259,00 (-43,7%) 178,00 (-61,3%)
Test carried out on a ⌀130mm screw, hotrunner 72 cavities; Amber to White. Products: Ultra Plast PET-C and Ultra Plast PET-CS Prices applied in the European market
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Neutral material (kg) 250,00 30,00 25,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30 1,30
Ultra Plast (kg) -- 20,00 10,00
Price of Ultra Plast (€/kg) -- 9,30 10,50
Purging cost 325,00 225,00 (-30,8%) 137,50 (-57,7%)
Time for purging (h) 3,00 0,50 0,30
Down-time cost (€/h) 100,00 100,00 100,00
Total downtime cost 300,00 50,00 (-83,3%) 30,00 (-90%)
TOTAL COSTS 625,00 275,00 (-56.0%) 168,00 (-73.2%)
Test carried out on a ⌀60mm, hot runners 24 cavities, from blue to white. Products: Ultra Plast PO-C and Ultra Plast PO-CS. Prices applied in the European market
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Neutral material (kg) 120,00 15,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 2,60 2,60
Ultra Plast (kg) -- 10,00
Price of Ultra Plast (€/kg) -- 9,70
Purging cost 312,00 136,00 (-56,4%)
Time for purging (h) 1,00 0,25
Down-time cost (€/h) 100,00 100,00
Total downtime cost 100,00 25,00 (-75%)
TOTAL COSTS 412,00 161,00 (-60.9%)
Test carried out on a ⌀100mm, hot runners 2 cavities. Products: Ultra Plast HT-S. Prices applied in the European market.
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Neutral material (kg) 400,00 30,00 25,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30 1,30
Ultra Plast (kg) -- 20,00 15,00
Cost of Ultra Plast (€/kg) -- 10,00 11,00
Purging cost 520,00 232,50 (-55,3%) 197,50 (-62,0%)
Time for purging (h) 4,00 0,60 0,40
Down-time cost (€/h) 100,00 100,00 100,00
Total down-time cost 400,00 60,00 (-85,0%) 40,00 (-90%)
TOTAL COSTS 920,00 293,00 (-68,2%) 238,50 (-74,2%)
Test carried out on a ⌀90mm screw with, 1 parison, for 20 l UN jerrycans. Blue to White. Products: Ultra Plast PO-E and Ultra Plast POE-CS. Prices applied in the European market.
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Neutral material (kg) 480,00 42,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30
Quantity of Ultra Plast BF (kg) -- 1,72
Price of Ultra Plast BF (€/kg) -- 50,00
Purging cost 624,00 141,00 (-77,5%)
Time for purging (hour) 4,00 0,30
Down time- hour cost 250,00 250,00
Total cost of down time 1000,00 75,00 (-92.5%)
Total cost for purging 1624,00 216,00 (-86,7%)
Test carried out on a 3-layer blown film machine, cleaning all 3 layers, die diameter 500mm; from blue to white Prices applied in the European market
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Neutral material (kg) 612,00 55,00
Cost of neutral material (€/kg) 1,30 1,30
Quantity of Ultra Plast BF (kg) -- 2,30
Price of Ultra Plast BF (€/kg) -- 50,00
Purging cost 795,60 186,00 (-76,6%)
Time for purging (hour) 2,40 0,4
Down time- hour cost 220,00 220,00
Total cost of down time 528,00 88,00 (-83.3%)
Total cost for purging 1324,00 275,00 (-79.6%)
Test carried out on a 5-layer flat head machine, cleaning all 5 layers, die width 2500mm; from black to transparent Prices applied in the European market
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BLOWN FILM - 78% PURGING COST
- 92% DOWN TIME
- 87% COLOR CHANGE COST
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CAST - 77% PURGING COST
- 83% DOWN TIME
- 80% COLOR CHANGE COST
LESS: material use, time waste, production waste, CO2
MORE: productivity, cost reduction, optimization
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Ultra Plast Ultra Plast with Qualipurge
For each task there are different solutions, but only one that is perfect. This is why we do not provide you with any product, but a specific, tailor-made technology which will ensure the best possible result.
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