Copper Gauze

A quick, economical and better way to clean injection machines and extruder screws and barrels. Knitted from flattened 100% pure soft copper wire 0.15 x 0.50, our premium copper gauze is heavier and more robust than cheaper alternatives and so will last longer and do a better job.

It has a seamless continuous flat stocking 140mm wide. The copper wire is flattened and with sharp edges to improve the scouring effect. 

Since it is 100% copper, it will not burn or smoke when used on hot equipment.

Specifications:

• Provides excellent scraping qualities.
• Copper metal will not scratch or erode precision work surfaces, since these are made of metal harder than soft copper.
• Nonflammable, rust and splinter free.

Applications:
Excellent for cleaning screws and barrels of injection moulding machines and extruders. Much more effective than other methods (metal sponges, charring, wire brushes, etc). Use also for cleaning moulds and dies, vent holes and for the removal of such things as drool on sheeting lines. Using the gauze aids material and colour changes. For best results, use small amounts of Silicone Grease as a release aid. Coat the cleaned areas freely to make subsequent resin removal easier. This will work whilst the equipment is still hot and therefore there is no
need to wait for the equipment to cool down.