Description of the situation

Proper lubrication of machines and machine parts, such as bearings, is essential. This is also true for Heros Sluiskil, a recycling company based in the Netherlands that produces and sells secondary raw materials. In this case study, we will tell you more about how Heros Sluiskil reduces bearing damage, saves on maintenance costs and reduces machine downtime with Eurol Specialty lubricants.

In order to obtain new raw materials from bottom ashes, i.e. the residual product that remains after the incineration of household waste, Heros Sluiskil goes through a recycling process. First of all, the bottom ash is stripped of iron and plastic, as well as non-ferro metals such as copper and aluminium. What remains is the slag, small stone particles. Heros Sluiskil uses a machine (see video below) to make the slag suitable for all kinds of construction applications. This machine transports and washes the bottom ashes so that harmful substances are removed. What remains is a clean, usable residual product for usage in road construction and landfill. The bearings in this machine have to endure tough conditions as a result of penetrating moisture and contamination. Without adequate lubrication, this can result in damage and machine downtime. This not only entails maintenance costs, but also reduces the efficiency of the machine.

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Solution

In order to protect the bearings and reduce bearing damage, Heros Sluiskil decided to use Eurol Grease CS-2/502-S. This Eurol Specialty lubricant with SYNGIS Technology is ideally suited for lubricating bearings operating under extreme conditions. Eurol Grease CS-2/502-S provides protection against wear, is resistant to shock loads, and is water-resistant. Additionally, it offers excellent protection against highly corrosive bottom ashes.

Jimmy Bouwman and Adrie Deij, production & technology at Heros Sluiskil: "By lubricating with Eurol Specialty, we hardly have any broken bearings anymore. As a result, we see a significant decrease in maintenance costs and costs due to machine downtime."