December 29, 2020

Prevention of downtime of a tunnel oven

Eurol Specialty Lubricants Case Study: Preventing Downtime in Tunnel Oven
Cost Savings
An average of €25,000 per year on maintenance
Material Savings

The lifespan of the chain and bearings will more than double. The oven will also stay cleaner. Downtime is prevented and maintenance becomes cheaper. Production capacity is increased.

Description of situation

Chains and bearings in a tunnel oven must be lubricated. This is often done with lubricants that are unsuitable for applications at high temperatures. The lubricants evaporate, smoke and oxidize, causing the chain or bearings in the oven to become dirty and even become carbonized resulting in wear and even breakage of the chain or bearing seizure.

Specifications
MarketFood
Lubrication Point Lagers en kettingen
ProductEurol Grease HY-2/102 FD HT 
Eurol Chain Lube S-HT 220 FD
Article NumberS005141-110G
S001112-20L
Product UsageLubricating Greases
Solution

Eurol Grease HY-2/102 FD HT (art. S005141) is very suitable for lubricating bearings at high temperatures. The grease does not carbonize, remains flexible and is economical in use so the bearings do not seize and costly downtime is avoided. Wear is avoided. The grease is suitable for use in the food industry (NSF H1 approval).

Improvements and savings with Eurol Specialty lubricants

The service life of the chain and bearings will more than double. The oven will also stay cleaner. Downtime is avoidedd and maintenance becomes cheaper. Production capacity can be increased. As a result, savings of an average of 25,000 euros per year can be realized, depending on the situation.

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