Case Studies
Increasing chain life in food manufacturing plant
Challenge
Labor Cost= USD 400/year
Total Cost= USD 175,800/year
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Chain before using Chesterton 660 |
Solution
Due to the requirement for sanitary operation in a very dusty environment, Chesterton 660 Silicone Lubricant was chosen to be used. 660 Silicone Lubricant provides a virtually tack free lubricating film ensuring that dust does not stick to the surface and hence protects the bearings.
660 is applied every 3 months.
Chesterton 660 cost = $1,390.00/year
Labour cost = $400.00/ year
Total cost = $1,490.00/ year
More about the Chesterton 660 Silicone Lubricant:
- Complies with sections 178.3570, 181.28 and 178.3910 of FDA food additives regulations
- Makes surfaces water resistant
- Non-staining, fire-resistant, non-toxic
- Long lasting
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Chain after using Chesterton 660 Silicone Lubricant |
Results
After using Chesterton 660 Silicone Lubricant the customer reported:
• Increased chain life from 1 to 4 years
• No breakdown
SAVINGS = USD 174,310 / Year
Total Savings over Life of the Chain = $ 697,240.00
 
After using 660, there was an increased chain life of more than 300% |
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