Testimonials
Duolec 1605 gear oil significantly improved gearbox performance in corrugated box machines.
key takeaways
Challenge
SupplyOne experienced significant oil leakage, excessive lubricant consumption, and operational noise due to the major brand’s synthetic lubricant hardening seals and failing to adhere properly in their corrugated box machine’s gearbox.
LE solution
Duolec® Industrial Gear Oil (1605) is recommended for its dual-acting additive offering wear reduction and EP protection, along with a shear stable tackifier for metal adhesion and seal neutrality due to its synthetic and mineral oil blend.
Results
Duolec 1605 improved seal compatibility, reduced leakage, enhanced gear adhesion, and decreased equipment noise, allowing SupplyOne operators to detect repair needs more easily.
After the switch to Duolec 1605, the oil adhered much better to the gear than the previous lubricant. During inspection, the maintenance manager would see the red LE oil still on the gear.
- Robert Crews, LE Consultant
Customer Profile
SupplyOne was founded in 1998 with a pledge to provide customers with innovative packaging that protects and presents their customers’ products in the best way possible. SupplyOne has extensive manufacturing and design capabilities, which include custom corrugated packaging, foam fabrication, plastic thermoforming and pressure sensitive labeling. SupplyOne has used LE products since 2015. More information is available at www.supplyone.com.
Application
The company uses a Simon 230 Corrugated Box Machine for manufacturing corrugated boxes and printing labels.
Challenge
The major brand name competitor’s synthetic lubricant that SupplyOne was using in the corrugated box machine’s gearbox frequently hardened and shrunk the seals, leading to significant leaking. The leaking oil had to be topped off frequently, contributing to excessive lubricant consumption. In addition, the synthetic oil was not adhering properly to the gear. The poor lubrication caused excessive noise when the machine was in operation.
LE Solution
Robert Crews, LE lubrication consultant, recommended Duolec® Industrial Gear Oil (1605) (previously named Duolec Vari-Purpose Gear Lubricant) for its dual-acting additive that provides wear-reducing and superior EP protection, and its shear stable tackifier that ensures proper adhesion to metal during use. In addition, with its mix of synthetic and mineral base oils, it is seal neutral, meaning it will not cause shrinking or swelling of most seal material.
Results
Along with considerable decrease in leakage due to its seal compatibility, Duolec 1605 also adhered better to the gear and drastically reduced equipment noise. This reduction in noise enables SupplyOne operators to hear sounds in the equipment that indicate when repairs are needed.
“After the switch to Duolec 1605, the oil adhered much better to the gear than the previous lubricant,” said LE consultant Robert Crews. “During inspection, the maintenance manager would see the red LE oil still on the gear.”