Case Studies
Increasing equipment reliability in tyre factory
Challenge
Solenoid Valve of BOM Curing Machine |
Solution
The Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant & Conditioner was poured into the solenoids oil cup. Due to the penetration and cleaning ability of 652, it can provide a lubricating, clean film inside the valve without varnishing the insides of the valve. The plant undertook a 1 month trial and found that no valves became troublesome, so the decision was made to use 652 continuously.
More about the Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant & Conditioner:
- Eliminate sticky sludge buildup
- Conditioners inhibit seals and O-Rings from drying out
- Significantly reduces power consumption
- Displaces in-line moisture
Using Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant |
Results
After using 652 for 1 year, the plant only needed to change 40 solenoid valves. Moreover, they have found that the 40 solenoid valves had unrelated issues and presented no sticking issues and remained lubricated with no varnish present.
Current lube cost = USD 2,000/year
Repair cost = USD 130 / each
Solenoid valve = 20 Ea. / 6 months = 40 Ea./year
Cost of Repair = USD 5,200 /year
Total Cost = USD 7,200/year
Total Saving = USD 45,145 per year
After using 652 PL&C the equipment has more reliability |
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