Whole Car Shredder Retrofit Increases Production By Over 20%
IRG also saved client $115K on Retrofit with no downtime.
Customer:
Scrap Processing CompanyIndustry:
Industrial Scrap Metal and RecyclingEquipment:
Whole Car ShredderServices Provided:
Hydraulic System Design and RetrofitResults:
$115K saving from original quote, Production increased 20% +
Summary (Problem)
A scrap processing company’s whole car shredder was experiencing continuous overload, causing downtime and damage to the 1000 Hp drive motor. They had been quoted a solution costing over $125,000 and taking 7-10 working days to install.
Industrial Resource Group (IRG) was consulted and asked to provide an alternative, more efficient and effective solution.
Process and Outcome
The shredding equipment was observed in operation, while production and maintenance personnel were consulted. A system retrofit design was submitted and approved.
- Total Turnkey cost < $10,000
- The retrofit was installed in one day on the weekend. No production time was lost. IRG consulted with customer maintenance personnel during installation and emphasized proper maintenance and troubleshooting of the system.
Results:
- Overload condition was resolved, while production increased by more than 20%
- Total Turnkey cost was under $10,000, saving $115K from original quote.