Success Story
Industry: Petrochemical
Application: Training
Cost Savings: $16,718
Introduction
An international petrochemical products manufacturer wanted to expand the knowledge of their engineering team on rolling element bearings specific to the refinery. NSK was consulted and after a review of the plant designed customized training course, based on product knowledge, lubrication requirements, bearing application and failure analysis. The training was delivered in 3 sessions over a 2 day course given to 20 engineers. Training increased the engineers knowledge of bearing operations within their facility to offer increased performance and reliability.
- Petrochemical plant
- AIP
Key Facts
- Petrochemical Industry
- Need to expand engineering teams bearing knowledge
- Required customized training on roller bearings specific to the refinery
- NSK designed training specifically around the needs of the customer
Value Proposals
- Customer request for customized training course on bearings maintenance for their engineering team.
- NSK discussed with the customer the type of course content and topics required to satisfy their need.
- A custom training course was developed together along with future maintenance standards established.
Product Features
- Training provided an overview of the range and capability of NSK bearings and their benefits
- Application of NSK Bearings - Modular training menu focussing on those issues associated with the use and application of bearings
- AIP Training - Introduction to NSK's Asset Improvement Program and how it can be used to offer solutions for machinery and plant issues.
- Industry Specific Training - Specific training courses covering common issues, applications and processes for bearings in Industries such as Food & Beverage, Pumps & Compressors, Quarrying & Mining, Paper, Metals, Machine Tools and Railways.
Cost Saving Breakdown
| Before | Cost p.a. | NSK Solution | Cost p.a. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Costs: Customer used own methods for fitting and removal of bearings. | Training Costs: Three training sessions organized and completed - each session consisting of half day training. Specialized training course created with full support material for 20 employees. Total cost including travel and expenses for 2 days = $16,307 |
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| Engineering Costs: Fitters spend an average of 1.75 hours per week changing bearings using their own methods of fiting and removal. Applied to 20 maintenance engineers at $21.40/hour | $39,010 | Engineering Costs: After extensive training with NSK Experts, fitting and removal time was dramatically reduced to 1 hour / week. Applied to 20 maintenance engineers at $21.40/hour | $22,292 | |
| Total Costs | $39,010 | $22,292 | ||
Reference:SS-E-2056
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