LIMEX / PURGE

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1. 1 Purging Material
2. Product Introduction Eco-conscious Purging Material for Resin Molding Machines : LIMEX Purge 2 It is a material used to clean the inside of resin molding machines (injection molding machines, extruders etc). It removes residual old resin, colorants, and carbon deposits, assisting in material changeovers and defect prevention. Among many purging materials, “LIMEX Purge” contains more than 50 % inorganic components such as calcium carbonate (limestone), enabling reductions in plastic consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions (including CO2) compared with conventional plastics, while also achieving cost savings. What is a purging material? It covers everything from general-purpose resins to engineering plastics, offering grades suitable not only for injection-molding cylinders/screws but also for blown-film molding, blow molding, and extrusion molding. *Supplied in pellet form, it can be used as is. Compatible with a wide range of resins
3. Sustainable Purging Material “LIMEX Purge G” In addition to its environmental performance that contributes to reducing plastics and CO2, it also achieves high production efficiency through excellent cleaning effectiveness. Sample Available Product Introduction LIMEX Purge G, compared to petroleum- based plastic, not only cleans in a short time and with a small amount, but also enables a reduction in resin changeover time for subsequent production. By incorporating over 50% inorganic materials such as calcium carbonate (limestone), it can not only reduce plastic usage and greenhouse gas (including CO2) emissions compared to conventional plastics, but also to achieve cost reduction. It is a high-quality product that has passed rigorous tests, as evidenced by its track record with Tier 1 suppliers. Its reliability and performance have been recognized, leading to its adoption by many companies. Point 02 Achieves Excellent Cleaning Effectiveness CO2 OIL Packaging material 日用品 Point 03 Proven Adoptions in Tier 1 Suppliers Point 01 Eco-conscious Yet Affordable Car Building Material Electronics Office Automation Equipment 3
4. Grade Lineup of “LIMEX Purge” 4 LIMEX Purge offers 3 grades tailored to specific applications, providing broad versatility. Product Introduction Item / Grade LIMEX Purge G LIMEX Purge HT LIMEX Purge D Operating temperature range 140℃-260℃ 200-330℃ 140℃-230℃ Example of application Injection / Extrusion (general-purpose resins) Injection / Extrusion (engineering-plastic resins) Blown-film Applicable resin PP,PE,PS,ABS PP,PE,PS,ABS,PA,PC,PBT PP,PE Dilution recommended No dilution required No dilution required Dilution recommended Resin PE Shape Pellet Shipping Unit 25kg/bag～ List of Grades
5. Product Introduction Comparison of Cleaning Effectiveness ① (Extruder) Maintains excellent cleaning effectiveness compared to cleaning with other products. It also achieves approximately 32% cost reduction compared to other company’s product A. Equipment type: Labo Plastomill (small size mixer and extruder) Cylinder temperature fixed at 200°C Resin targeted for cleaning: Homopolymer PP (MFR: 0.5) + 5% red coloring MB added 1.8kg 2.0kg More Than 3.5kg LIMEX Purge G Product A Virgin PP(Homo) LIMEX Purge G 40mins 45mins 90mins Weight of Purging Material Used Required Time Color Stripping (Test Results) LIMEX Purge G（7 shots） Product A（9 shots） with other companies’ purging material and conventional PP Product A Virgin PP(Homo) LIMEX Purge D LIMEX Purge G LIMEX Purge HT LIMEX Purge D 5
6. Product Introduction 0.3kg 0.4kg 1.4kg LIMEX Purge G LIMEX Purge G Product A 14 shots 16 shots 176 shots パージ使用重量 Number of Shots Required LIMEX Purge G（14 shots） Product A（16 shots） ～ ～ ※2 shots each ※2 shots each Comparison of Cleaning Effectiveness ② (Injection Molding Machine) with other companies’ purging material and conventional PP Maintains excellent cleaning effectiveness compared to cleaning with other products. It also achieves approximately 32% cost reduction compared to other company’s product A. Weight of Purging Material Used Color Stripping (Test Results) Virgin PP(Homo) Product A Virgin PP(Homo) Equipment Type: 30t injection molding machine _ Cylinder temperature fixed at 200°C (condition: metering 43.5mm) Resin targeted for cleaning: Virgin PP (MFR: 21) + 5% red coloring MB added LIMEX Purge G LIMEX Purge HT LIMEX Purge D 6
7. Product Introduction How to use LIMEX Purge (injection molding) Basic usage 01 02 To clean the cylinder/screw of an injection molding machine, set the molding conditions as shown in the table below and repeat metering and injection, after finishing the molding of preceding resin. After purging, switch to the molding conditions for the next resin. Once the temperature stabilizes, discharge LIMEX Purge G with the next resin. Metering volume Cylinder temperature Rotational speed Back pressure Injection speed 10-30mm Same as during molding of the previous resin 30-70% About 5% 50-80% Usage flow ※Molding Conditions Short purge : a purging method that repeats high-speed injections with a small metering volume. Metering volume : about 10 % of the maximum Injection speed : 50–100 mm/sec or higher Usage guideline（※LIMEX Purge G） Machine size (clamping force) Approximate usage amount (kg) 80ton 0.3～0.4 kg 125ton 0.4～0.6 kg 550ton 2.0～3.0 kg 800ton 4.0～6.0 kg 1250ton 6.0～8.0 kg 1800ton 10 ～12 kg *If residue is a concern, perform a short purge with the nozzle pulled back. White streak-like residues of the purging material may remain. If residue is problematic, stop molding, reduce the metering volume as much as possible, pull the nozzle away from the mold, and perform repeated metering and injection for purging. *The calcium carbonate in LIMEX Purge is an inorganic material that causes far less metal wear than glass fillers (GF). Even short purges will not damage the screw. LIMEX Purge D LIMEX Purge D LIMEX Purge HT LIMEX Purge D LIMEX Purge G Cleaning Discharge the preceding resin as much as possible. Preceding resin discharge Perform a light purge at low back pressure based on the usage guideline. Replacement with subsequent resin Purge with subsequent Resin. Thoroughly replace by using short purges Start molding 7
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9. © 2024 TBM Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Corporate Profile Company Introduction 9 Japanese unicorn company that develops sustainable materials and promotes resource recycling. No. of printing partners No. of molding partners Selected by METI as a project to promote the location of innovation centers - Establishment of TBM - Patent application for LIMEX filed Completed construction of second production plant as a project subsidized by METI Completion of the first production plant - Launch of recycled material "CirculeX" - Started resource recycling business Selected by NEDO for the Strategic Energy Conservation Technology Innovation Program Operation of Recycling Plant 2013 2011 2021 2015 2017 2021 Agreed to a ¥13.5 billion capital and business alliance with South Korean conglomerate SK 2020 2022 *METI: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan *NEDO: National Institute of Energy and Industrial Technology Development Subsidies and grants Major Shareholders Member organization No. of recycling partners 300+ No. of employees as of April 2023 200+ No. of Patents as of Oct. 2023 10 No. of Offices 150+ 300+ 100+
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