Case Studies
Reducing equipment failure in automotive plant
Challenge
Auto manufacturing plants use air powered hoists to lift car panels, frames, and sub-assemblies. Air hoist failure due to lack of lubrication slows the assembly line. The plant has 20 failing air hoists that are only 6 months old however, due to the lack of lubrication, 40 new air hoists need to be purchased per year and 30 minutes is required for each hoist
installation.
Labor Cost = USD 4 x40 = USD 160 / yr.
TOTAL Cost = USD $72,160 / yr.
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Air hoist |
Solution
In-line pneumatic lubrication was needed. The recommendation was to install in-line oil cups as part of the FRL unit. The lubricator was filled with Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant & Conditioner. 652 provides good lubrication without the sticky residue and varnishing that occurs with regular lubes.
FRL Unit Cost = USD 60 x 40 = USD 2,400
Chesterton 652 PL&C Cost = USD 2,850
TOTAL Cost = USD $5,250
More about the Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant & Conditioner:
- Conditioners inhibit seals and O-Rings from drying out
- Significantly reduces power consumption
- Cleans rust, sludge, and dirt from all air tools as it lubricates
After installed FRL Unit and using Chesterton |
Results
After using Chesterton 652 Pneumatic Lubricant & Conditioner the customer reported
- No air hoist failure
- No replacement
- No slip stick
Total Savings
USD$72,160 – USD$5,250 = USD $66,910
Eliminated Air Hoist Failure |
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