Energy savings and increased productivity on Soft Starter Kit implementation at Yash Metallics
Yash Metallics was established in 1995 and has been producing around 1500MT good casting for Automotive and Agricultural industries and have the capacity of 1600MT.
Yash Metallics uses DISA TM190 intensive Mixer with Fluid Coupling Drive for their foundry operation at Kolhapur plant. The fluid coupling needs service kit during every 2 ½ year and replacement of kit is complicated as Fluid coupling body is made of aluminium. Fluid coupling needs regular observation during operation. The mixer load is restricted to 850 kg batch.
Yash Metallic team wanted their DISA mixer machine to have a greater output and no breakdowns, they started conversations with the DISA India team to understand what was possible to meet their objectives.
— Mr. D.M.Kumbhar, Manager Maintenance, Yash Metallics“We use TM 190 mixer for our foundry operations. The mixer is equipped with fluid coupling drive. We had a history of frequent breakdown of mixer causing productivity loss. DISA Aftermarket team came with a proposal to replace Fluid Coupling repair kit with Soft Starter kit. We are happy to see the overall improvement in the mixer and since installation, there is no breakdown reported and we happy to say, we are now saving approx.. Rs. 30,000/- per month with improved mixer performance.”
Solution:
The DISA aftermarket team, quickly attended and conducted an audit. Based on audit report, DISA team recommended to replace fluid coupling service kit with soft starter kit to control the electricity consumption and frequent breakdowns.
After the soft starter kit implementation, the fluid coupling motor started consuming much less power and no breakdown since implementation.
Now, the plant is running with an average reduction of 450 to 500 kWh of electricity per month which is resulting a savings of approx.. savings of Rs. 30,000 per month. The mixer batch capacity also improved from 850 kg to 925 kg per batch.
The soft started implementation also led to a better maintenance practice as the operator receives an instant alert message on rough usage.
Team Involved:
DISA India Limited, Region: IMEA
DISA Aftermarket: Girish Raju
Distributor: Foundry Equipment Engineer, Kolhapur
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