Chem-Trend at Fakuma 2026

Process solutions for greater stability, safety, and efficiency in injection moulding

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Group and a global leader in the development of high-quality release agents, purging compounds, and other process chemicals and additives, will demonstrate at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen how plastics processors can achieve greater process stability, safety, and efficiency.

From October 12 to 16, visitors to hall A5, booth 5225 can learn more about Chem-Trend’s Lusin® mould maintenance products and release agents, Ultra Purge™ purging compounds, and Chem-Trend® HFE – ester oil-based hydraulic fluids.

Plastics processors are under increasing pressure to make production processes more efficient, predictable, and resource efficient. Chem-Trend addresses these requirements with products that can help reduce downtime, increase mould and equipment availability, and support consistently high part quality. The company’s presence at Fakuma 2026 is built around a clear message: Chem-Trend shows how coordinated products for maintenance, cleaning, and hydraulics can help unlock efficiency potential in day-to-day production – from the mould to the machine.

Lusin® and Ultra Purge™: proven solutions for maintenance and cleaning

With its Lusin® products, Chem-Trend offers a broad portfolio for mould maintenance, protection, lubrication, and release processes in plastics processing. The solutions are designed to keep moulds production-ready, help prevent contamination, and support stable production conditions in thermoplastics processing. For processors, this means less maintenance effort, more reliable operations, and a stronger basis for consistent quality.

Chem-Trend will also spotlight its Ultra Purge™ products. These high-performance purging compounds support efficient colour and material changes as well as the cleaning of relevant equipment areas such as screws, barrels, nozzles, hot runner systems, and extrusion heads. This can help shorten production interruptions, reduce material losses, and improve start-up processes. The product line includes: Ultra Purge™ 3615, Ultra Purge™ 1220, Ultra Purge™ 1001, and Ultra Purge™ 1850.

Chem-Trend® HFE: rethinking hydraulic fluids

A key highlight of Chem-Trend’s trade show presence is Chem-Trend® HFE-46N. Under the guiding theme “Rethinking hydraulic fluids: safer, cleaner, more stable,” Chem-Trend shows that modern hydraulic fluids can do more than simply transmit power and provide lubrication. Especially in hydraulic and servo-hydraulic injection moulding machines, the quality of the hydraulic fluid influences process stability, machine availability, and operational safety.

Chem-Trend® HFE was developed to support consistent machine performance even under changing operating conditions. For plastics processors, this can mean consistent clamping force, reproducible injection speed, and more stable pressure build-up – important prerequisites for consistent part quality in injection moulding production. At the same time, its high lubricating performance helps protect hydraulic components and reduce the risk of wear. The fire-resistant hydraulic fluid in the HFD-U category supports fire safety in demanding production environments and features a vegetable oil-derived base without compromising performance.

“With our presence at Fakuma 2026, we are emphasizing the significant role process chemicals can play in improving efficiency, safety, and responsibility in thermoplastics processing,” says Francesca Minarini, European Business Director Thermoplastics at Chem-Trend. “Chem-Trend® HFE makes it clear that hydraulic fluids are more than just operating fluids: they can help secure machine availability, reduce risks, and make production processes more stable over the long term.”

Expert consultation at the booth

Visitors to the Fakuma are invited to discuss the specific requirements of their production operations with Chem-Trend’s application experts.

Visit Chem-Trend at Fakuma 2026 in hall A5, booth 5225.