Testimonials
Northampton Generating Plant improved oil cleanliness using Xclude® breathers and Xtract® filters.
key takeaways
Challenge
Steve Anderson, after attending a Machinery Lubrication Technician training with Kevin Chapin, raised concerns about the cleanliness of their oil to his local LE lubrication consultant.
LE solution
Kevin recommended the use of Xclude® breathers and Xtract® Drum Toppers to Steve, which help combat coal dust contamination and improve oil cleanliness, enhancing machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
Results
Steve Anderson experienced significant improvements in machine performance and reduced production downtime and repair costs by using LE’s breathers and filters to maintain clean lubricating oil and hydraulic fluid.
Thanks to LE for leading me down the path to cleanliness and reliability!
- Steve Anderson
Customer Profile
The Northampton Generating Plant is a 112-megawatt electric generation facility located in the Borough of Northampton, Pennsylvania. It provides electricity to the Metropolitan Edison Company for approximately 110,000 homes. They have been an LE customer for several years.
Challenge
Steve Anderson, maintenance manager, attended Machinery Lubrication Technician training with Kevin Chapin, his local LE lubrication consultant. After this education seminar, Steve expressed his concerns to Kevin in regards to the cleanliness of their oil.
LE Solution
Kevin introduced Steve to Lubrication Engineers Reliability Program. Kevin made several recommendations to improve operations and reliability at his facility.
The facility’s machinery is always susceptible to coal dust. With this problem in mind, Northampton Generation purchased Xclude® breathers for use throughout the plant. Xclude breathers attack the source of contamination, allowing equipment and lubricants to run longer and harder.
Steve tested his new oil in drums and realized that the ISO codes and cleanliness of the oil needed to be improved.
Steve then purchased Xtract® Drum Toppers and filters for new oil. They are compact, portable, and customized for your application. Actively filtering lubricants with these items can prevent contamination-related problems.
Results
Since purchasing LE’s breathers and filters, Steve Anderson has noticed a great improvement. Contaminated lubricating oil and hydraulic fluid results in excess machine wear, production downtime, and repair costs. Taking care of your oil results in care of your machines.
Steve Anderson stated, “Thanks to LE for leading me down the path to cleanliness and reliability!”