Testimonials
Whitewater WWTP in Wisconsin extended gear reducer oil drain intervals using Monolec® R & O Oil.
key takeaways
Challenge
High humidity has led to water contamination, necessitating gear oil drainage every six months as per manufacturer specifications.
LE solution
Monolec® R & O Compressor / Turbine Oil (6405) is a versatile, long-lasting lubricant that prevents corrosive wear and is suitable for various industrial applications, including compressors, turbines, gears, and bearings.
Results
Implementing Xamine® has extended drain intervals from six to 24 months for 48 gear reducers, saving hundreds of man-hours and enabling focus on long-term projects instead of daily maintenance issues.
LE products allow us to concentrate on long term projects, not day to day problems.
- Maintenance Supervisor
Customer Profile
Whitewater Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. They service a city of 13,000 residents and a state university of 10,000 students. The plant’s capacity is 3.15 million gallons per day. They have used LE products since 1997.
Application
Autotrol/Browning gear reducers on drive units for Walker Rotating Biological Contactors.
Challenge
They have water contamination due to high humidity. By manufacturer specifications they normally drain the gear oil every six months.
LE Solution
The local LE lubrication consultant recommended Monolec® R & O Compressor / Turbine Oil (6405). Monolec 6405 is a rust and oxidation inhibited oil for reciprocating and rotary compressors, steam turbo generators, smaller industrial turbines, gears, bearings and circulating systems. It separates readily from water and prevents corrosive wear. It is extremely long lasting and nonfoaming in service.
Results
By using Xamine® (Lubrication Engineers Analysis Program), drain intervals have been extended from six months to 24 months on each of their 48 gear reducers saving hundreds of man-hours on routine oil changes.
The maintenance supervisor states, “LE products allow us to concentrate on long term projects, not day to day problems.”