Elimination of 10 bearing failures per annum through optimum lubrication -Mollub Alloy 6040/460
A renowned manufacturer was facing multiple grease lubrication challenges in slab caster bearings. Use of Castrol mollub alloy helped reduce bearing failure.
The challenge
A renowned manufacturer was facing multiple grease lubrication challenges in slab caster bearings. The previous suboptimal lubricant did not satisfy their requirements and led to several (9-10) bearing failures annually. This resulted in unprecedented downtime and high maintenance costs. The manufacturer sought to extend the bearing life and reduce operational costs.
The solution
We recommended Castrol’s Mollub-Alloy 6040/460 with the following criteria
- Reduce bearing failure
- Eliminate blockages and downtime
- Prevent wear and tear on the bearings
- Reduce overall maintenance and operational costs
The business benefit
- 95-100k € annual savings on operational and maintenance costs
- No downtime for bearing repair works and increased operational efficiency
- No roller blockages