LEADING HYDRAULICS MANUFACTURER INVESTS IN 8TH AND 9TH MECWASH WASH SYSTEMS IN THEIR EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS IN RUNCORN , UK
HYDRAULICS 8TH AND 9TH MECWASH SYSTEM
MECWASH
LEADING HYDRAULICS MANUFACTURER INVESTS IN 8TH AND 9TH MECWASH WASH SYSTEMS IN THEIR EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS IN RUNCORN , UK
HUSCO International , a global leader in the development and manufacture of hydraulic and electrohydraulic controls , has installed another MecWash Midi component cleaning system following the success of previous installations .
HUSCO commissioned its first MecWash Midi for use at the company ’ s European headquarters in Runcorn , Cheshire , in 2000 . Since then it has installed a further six cleaning systems . Another two machines will be delivered this year , totaling nine MecWash machines altogether . MecWash also has five component cleaning systems in HUSCO ’ s US manufacturing plants and one in their Chinese factory – all six MecWash machines clean cast iron manifolds . Since the beginning of 2018 , HUSCO has ordered another machine for each of the US and Chinese operations .
The Midi and its replacement system , the MWX400 , clean hydraulic control valves used in off-highway applications , including agricultural machinery , materials handling and construction , to the exacting standards demanded by HUSCO ’ s customers around the world .
HUSCO ’ s Senior Manufacturing Engineer , Mike Gandy , comments , “ Our customers trust us to deliver precision engineered parts manufactured to the very highest specifications . HUSCO ’ s global reputation is recognition of our unwavering commitment to quality and this applies to all aspects of our supply chain .”
Mike continues , “ Solid particle contamination can interfere with the lubrication process in hydraulic fluid systems – causing wear to the components can result in additional maintenance and repair costs , and a substantial decrease in the system ’ s service life . Worn components can lead to parts seizing , higher fluid temperatures , leaks and reduced control . Contamination can also damage the system ’ s fluid by accelerating oxidation – again resulting in inefficient operation .
“ All of our parts must be free from contamination before they reach the assembly line when even the smallest
levels of contamination can have significant long-term effects . The MecWash machines are renowned within the hydraulic industry for achieving high cleanliness which is the main reason we continue to invest in MecWash technology .”
Mike further comments : “ With the introduction of HUSCO ’ s new Trinity Cell One in Runcorn which is now completed , we are commencing the installation of the planned Trinity Cell Two – the continued investment in cleaning equipment from MecWash ensures our customers get the highest quality hydraulic valves to meet their stringent cleanliness standards .”
MecWash Managing Director , John Pattison , says , “ The Midi and MWX400 are the ideal choice for cleaning components used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems . They have been specifically designed to process complex and intricate machined parts that require very high standards of cleanliness , surface finish and dryness , and can incorporate a range of functionality including ultrasonic , high flow washing , rinsing , dedicated jetting and vacuum drying .
“ Most importantly of all , as HUSCO has confirmed , the Midi and MWX400 provide 24 / 7 reliability which is absolutely imperative in the demanding industries in which they are used .”
HUSCO successfully operates manufacturing facilities and provides local support throughout Europe , India and China , as well as the US which is home to
its global headquarters . It has developed a manufacturing blue-print that enables the company to replicate production operations across continents ; robust supplier relationships are a key factor in the company ’ s global success .
HUSCO proactively develops successful , long-term relationships with suppliers through its dedicated Supplier Development Team .
This approach resulted in HUSCO installing MecWash systems around the world . As John explains “ A number of our customers with global manufacturing operations choose to replicate successful practices when they establish new facilities both here in the UK and overseas . This approach removes some of the risk and can speed up the whole process .
“ Experienced companies like HUSCO , recognise the value of establishing and maintaining long term relationships for the benefit of the whole supply chain , including their end customers .”
As with the majority of the previous Midi installations , the seven UK machines currently in production along with the further two machines planned for this year all benefit from Aqua-Save waste water recycling systems to reduce the volumes of water used in the wash process .
For further information about MecWash Systems Limited please visit www . mecwash . co . uk .
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