Testimonials
Monolec® Synthetic Industrial Lubricant significantly reduced Crown Linen Service's gearbox temperatures and operational costs.
key takeaways
Challenge
Switching to a more suitable gear oil could prevent overheating, potentially saving the cost of replacing two motors annually.
LE solution
Monolec® Synthetic Industrial Lubricant (9460) is recommended for enclosed gearboxes due to its synthetic base oil offering extended service life with superior thermal stability and oxidation resistance, enhanced by LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive, Monolec.
Results
Crown Linen’s switch to Monolec Synthetic Industrial Lubricant (9460) reduced operating temperatures by 20 degrees, prevented motor replacements, and saved $1,746 annually in electrical costs, providing peace of mind for chief engineer Dave Milsap.
I now have peace of mind. I don’t have to worry about a motor going down on the unit.
- Dave Milsap, Chief Engineer
Customer Profile
Throughout the past century, Crown Linen Service has thrived in a highly competitive market. The five-generation business is one of the oldest family-owned and operated businesses in mid-Missouri. Founded in 1891, the bulk of the company’s business consisted of men’s starched shirts, and detachable collars and cuffs. In the years that followed, the company expanded, adding newer and more productive technology. Today, the company provides rental textiles to all types of businesses in central and eastern Missouri, as well as in western Illinois.
Application
Crown Linen Service uses a Hypro linen steam press with a 20 hp gearbox to iron the linens after they are washed.
Challenge
Using a commercial grade gear oil, the gearboxes were running hot, as high as 180°F (82°C) in the summer. This was causing the motor to run hot, and two motors had to be replaced in a one-year period.
LE Solution
The local LE lubrication consultant, recommended Monolec® Synthetic Industrial Lubricant (9460) which has a synthetic base oil that provides longer service life through excellent thermal stability and oxidation resistance. It contains Monolec, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive, and is well suited for enclosed gearboxes.
Results
After Crown Linen began using Monolec Synthetic Industrial Lubricant (9460), operating temperatures dropped 20 degrees, and the company hasn’t had to replace any motors. The lubricant change also caused a 6.5 amperage drop, resulting in electrical savings of $1,746 per year.
“I now have peace of mind,” says Dave Milsap, chief engineer, “I don’t have to worry about a motor going down on the unit.”