Testimonials
FPL Food LLC optimized their lubrication storage, reducing inventory and preventing cross-contamination.
key takeaways
Challenge
Mr. Cory Ashley aimed to streamline and tidy the lubricant storage room in preparation for a crucial audit, which, if passed, would enable FPL to secure a contract to sell beef products to Wal-Mart.
LE solution
Mark D. Jones showcased how LE’s Reliability Partners, Tote-A-Lube, and Xpel® streamline lubricant consolidation and safe transfer, while color-coded tags on Oil Safe containers prevent cross contamination and dirt entry.
Results
Mark streamlined lubricants from 20 to 11, implemented Tote-A-Lube and Xpel® systems to reduce confusion, resulting in a 96 audit score, and is enhancing plant reliability through ongoing education and advanced oil analysis techniques.
Customer Profile
FPL Food LLC is the largest privately owned fully integrated beef processing facility in the Southeast. This facility has been an LE customer for more than 15 years.
Application
The goal was to build a world class lubrication storage room, reduce cross contamination and control inventory.
Challenge
Mr. Cory Ashley, maintenance planner/supervisor, wanted to consolidate, organize and clean up his lubricant storage room and prepare for a major audit from an outside agency. Passing this audit would help FPL in securing a contract to sell their beef products to Wal-Mart.
LE Solution
Mark D. Jones, LE lubrication consultant, presented LE’s World Class Lubrication Reliability and LE’s Reliability Partners. Mark demonstrated how LE’s Reliability Partners, Tote-A-Lube and Xpel®, could help consolidate his lubricants and help his lubrication technicians safely transfer lubricants across the plant. Tagging the Oil Safe containers and totes with color coded tags helped eliminate cross contamination of lubricants and control the entry of dirt.
Results
Mark conducted a survey of all the lubricants and consolidated them from 20 lubricants to 11 lubricants. Tote- A- Lube Tanks and Xpel® containers were ordered. The tagged color coded Xpel® containers help reduce the confusion of what oils go into what application in the plant. After installing the Tote-A-Lube Systems and the Xpel® containers, Cory Ashley stopped receiving late night phone calls asking what lubricants go into what equipment. Cory was ensured the lubrication room was ready for the major audit from Wal-Mart’s auditors. The maintenance department scored a 96 on their part of the audit, an excellent score. To further improve his plant’s reliability, Mark is working closely with FPL on continuing education with contamination classes, Noria, Xamine® oil analysis, filtration and Xclude® desiccant breathers.