
GKN Drivelines
Application:- Hot forged axle components
Komatsu 5000t press
Existing Media:- None, relied on settlement
Fluid Type:- Dielube oil
Issue:- Scale build up on part, constantly
changing oil
Solution:- 7 core Automag & Drimag
Installed:- Post press operation
Saving per M/C:- Based on extended oil life & reduction
in pump repair & part increase
Toyota Manufacturing
Application:- Engine block honing operation
Existing Media:- 50µm Paper band above 6000 Ltr tank
Fluid Type:- Mineral Oil
Issue:- Scratched bores, residue particles
resulting in bore being machined oversize
Reliant on paper as the only filtration media
Solution:- 12 core Automag system with PLC
Installed:- Oil return to ‘dirty’ tank
Saving per M/C:- Based on extended oil life & reduction
consumables & pump repair & part increase
Machine Tools
Application:- Carbide tool manufacture
Existing Media:- 50µm filter paper above return tank
Fluid Type:- Mineral Oil
Issue:- Re-circulating particles affecting surface
finish, accuracy & prematurely wear of
the grinding wheel
Solution:- 3 core Automag
Installed:- Post delivery pump
Saving per M/C:- Based on reclamation of the ground
Carbide & reduction in scrap