Russell Compact Sieve® reduces manual labor by 3 hours
A manufacturer of abrasive products sought to streamline its processing of abrasive raw materials. The company produces a range of items, including abrasive stones, specialised wheels, and products utilising sub-micron abrasive materials. These are used in cylindrical parts like tapered rollers, piston pins, and shock absorber rods, as well as fuel injection parts, hip implants, and gears.
Their previous production process involved using a tumble blender to mix the abrasive raw materials, which often clump together and require screening before further processing. However, the screening machine was located separately from the blender, meaning operators would have to to transport the blended materials for screening.
Initially, operators would open a valve at the bottom of the blender to extract the material into a drum below. Then, using a truck, they would manually transport the drum across the production site to the screening machine. This manual handling posed risks of back injuries due to the physical strain involved.
Upon a recommendation from a Russell Finex sales engineer, the company installed the Russell Compact Sieve® directly under the blender, resulting in significant efficiency improvements. The sieve now handles a production capacity of 2,000 pounds over 1.5 hours, reducing labor time by 2 to 3 hours. With no need to move drums across the site for screening, the labor-intensive process for operators has been eliminated.
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