Scenario
An automotive plant in the Midwest operates multiple stamping presses that produce vehicle body panels and other components. Efficient, seamless operation is critical to maintaining production and maximizing profitability.
Problems
The plant’s stamping-press-cushion hydraulic systems rely on hydraulic fluid to work properly. The existing fluid was causing several problems that wasted money and ultimately reduced efficiency, including the following:
Formation of harmful varnish and sludge
Frequent drain intervals (less than one year)
Monthly filter replacements
Damaged control and safety valves
Costly unplanned downtime
Solution
AMSOIL recommended switching to AMSOIL ISO 46 Synthetic Multi-Viscosity Hydraulic Oil. The oil is formulated to provide several benefits, including the following:
Excellent protection against varnish and sludge
Maximum oil and filter life
Improved reliability
Reduced downtime and maintenance
Results
Since its installation more than eight years ago, AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Viscosity Hydraulic Oil has performed flawlessly and delivered multiple benefits.
Prevented problems associated with varnish and sludge
Extended filter-replacement intervals to one year
In service eight years without an oil change
No valve replacements required
Cost Savings
Over an eight-year period, the superior performance of AMSOIL synthetic hydraulic oil helped the plant save more than $2.7 million due to reduced downtime and maintenance. *
*Based on one customer’s actual experience using AMSOIL ISO 46 Synthetic Multi-Viscosity Hydraulic Oil in industrial stamping presses over an 8-year time period. Your actual savings will vary depending on your current oil, equipment and maintenance practices.
