Success Story
Industry: Quarrying, Mining & Construction
Application: Ceramic Roof Tile Manufacturer
Cost Savings: € 4 950
Introduction
A premium roof tile manufacturer was using considerable labour resources on a weekly basis in order to re-grease the ball sliders assembled in their handling machinery in many different locations around the factory. This situation resulted in high maintenance costs, repetitive problems and inconsistent performance ending in lost production.
- Slide with solid lubrication K1 system
- Internal structure of K1 system
Key Facts
- High labour costs, manual process
- Contamination and dust ingress
- Poor lubrication
- Fixed preload and smooth linear motion requirement
Value Proposals
- Application review highlighted lubrication and sealing needed improving
- Introduced the solid lubrication system K1
- Improved sealing and protection
- Preload maintained longer due to reduced wear
- Reduced running friction resulting in reduced actuator pressure needed for same operation ( 6 to 4 bar)
Product Features
- Long-term, maintenance-free operation
- Available in accordance with the FDA
- Effective sealing function
- Applicable to all the linear guide models
- Regardless of the mounting orientation the operation of K1 units is always guaranteed
- Designed to operate in highly polluted environments
Cost Saving Breakdown
| Before | Cost p.a. | NSK Solution | Cost p.a. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearing Costs: €550/ machine x 6 machines | €3.300 | Bearing Costs: €475/ machine x 6 machines | €2.850 | |
| Engineering Costs: 52 re-greases x 30min / machine x 6 machines x 30€ hour / operation | €4.680 | Engineering Costs: 2 re-greases x 30min / machine x 6 machines x 30€ hour / operation | €180 | |
| Costs of lost production: 52 re-greases x 30min / machine x 6 machines = 156 hours | Costs of lost production: 2 re-greases x 30min / machine x 6 machines = 6 hours | |||
| Total Costs | € 7 980 | € 3 030 | ||
Reference:SS-E-7026
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