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Client Success
Automotive Manufacturer
Avoids Costly CAPEX ExpansionFinancial Impact: $114,000 Savings
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People
Time savings from eliminating quarterly system cleanings
Eliminated safety risk associated chlorinated cleaners
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Planet
Water savings of 5,500 gal fresh water make up and associated cleaning chemicals per cleaning
Energy savings of 0.034MMBTU
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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
![E-Coat unidesign separation solution](https://solecta.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Ecoat-IMG_3170-Edited.jpg)
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.