Nearly €5,000 in annual savings
Optimizing lubrication of tapered roller bearings in a steel mill
In the harsh environment of a steel mill, tapered roller bearings are exposed to high temperatures (160°C) and water washout during the tube cooling process. This resulted in:
- Frequent bearing failures: regular breakdowns caused costly downtime and repairs.
- Excessive maintenance: weekly relubrication, plus additional manual lubrication twice a week, increased labour costs.
- Operator safety concerns: manual lubrication in a hot, wet environment posed potential risks.
Our solution
To address these challenges, we recommended Interflon Food Grease HD2. This heavy-duty grease performs outstandingly in environments where water, steam, and high temperatures complicate lubrication.
The result
By switching to Interflon Food Grease HD2, the steel mill achieved significant cost savings, improved production efficiency, and enhanced operator safety.
- Reduced maintenance costs: by eliminating the need for frequent relubrication, significant maintenance time and costs were saved.
- Fewer production stoppages: fewer bearing failures minimized downtime and ensured smooth production flow.
- Reduced lubricant consumption: less frequent relubrication lowered lubricant usage.
- Enhanced safety: minimizing manual relubrication reduced the risk of accidents for operators.
- Increased productivity: freed from relubrication tasks, operators could focus on other crucial activities, boosting overall productivity.
- Quantifiable savings: the calculated annual savings amounted to nearly €4,823.
