Client Success
Automotive Manufacturer
Avoids Costly CAPEX ExpansionFinancial Impact: $114,000 Savings
People
Time savings from eliminating quarterly system cleanings
Eliminated safety risk associated chlorinated cleaners
Planet
Water savings of 5,500 gal fresh water make up and associated cleaning chemicals per cleaning
Energy savings of 0.034MMBTU
Profit
$8,000/yr reduction in element costs
$26,000/yr savings in energy costs
$80,000/yr savings in labor and chemical costs
The Challenge
In response to increasing cost of operations and more stringent environmental regulations, a leading automotive manufacturer asked Solecta to help:
- Address issues with performance of their e-coat ultrafiltration (UF) system
- Eliminate chlorinated cleaning chemicals
- Reduce downtime for maintenance and cleaning
The Solution
In collaboration with the client, Solecta helped…
- Install a new, easy-to-install Unidesign system, which enabled safe and efficient replacement of elements
- Eliminate quarterly cleanings
- Reduce energy demand by 10KW/hr
The Overall Impact
Client’s payback for the project was less than 12 months and immediately enhanced personnel safety.