PRODUCTS & PROCESSES
To eliminate these problems and keep any
downtime to a minimum, installation and
implementation of the classifier began on a
Friday afternoon and was up and running by
the following Saturday morning. Throughout
the installation, a Pangborn technician was
on site to ensure the system was set up
properly and working as promised. During
the testing phase, Pangborn was able to
further fine-tune the solution with a different
set of screens better suited to Waupaca’s
requirements.
Waupaca Foundry’s material handling
system is integrated and centralized. If a
single component of the new solution went
down, the entire plant was at risk of shutting
down. To avert this risk, a fail-safe was built
into the system so that if one segment of the
overall system was experiencing a problem, it
could be bypassed and the plant would
continue to run with minimal disruption.
Benefits
Waupaca Foundry installed Pangborn’s
customized, stand-alone Abrasive Recovery &
Waste Stream solution in the fourth quarter
of 2018. Abrasive recovery was the key
driver for the company as abrasives on
average cost $800 per ton. The solution has
enabled the company to recapture
approximately $30,000 of abrasives per
month. In addition, the solution further
solidifies Waupaca Foundry’s leadership
position in environmental innovations and
sustainability practices. Additional benefits
include:
the ability to separate metallics from
non-metallics in the waste stream;
promoting the beneficial reuse of
foundry byproducts;
reduced abrasives cost; and,
increased productivity.
About Pangborn
Pangborn is dedicated to providing superior
shot blasting equipment and surface
preparation solutions to thousands of
customers across a variety of industries. The
diversity and flexibility of our solutions
enables us to serve customers who are
looking for comprehensive turn-key solutions,
as well as those who have very specific, a la
carte needs. Working closely with each
customer, our sales, engineering, and service
teams design best-in-class solutions that help
our customers drive operational excellence
and realize improved total cost of ownership
and increased profitability. We are more than
just another supplier; we are a trusted partner
and brand. With offices and support
personnel located across the globe, we bring
146 years of experience and expertise to key
markets and customers worldwide.
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.pangborn.com
190 x 130mm (X20, Y165)