With the installation of the Kongskilde AirWash system with dust collector, the reuse of grinded material increased significantly. The dust was eliminated from the regrind material, which improved the product quality as well as the working environment. The system was paid back in 6 months.
This US-based factory produces door panels, bumpers, moldings, HVAC ducts, fluid systems, etc. to the automotive industry
The company had severe working environment problems with dust all over the factory. Moreover, they also had difficulties separating dust from the regrind material. Only 30% of the regrind material was reused.
Tools and screens for machines required frequent cleaning of dust to avoid quality issues for the final product.
The task was to find a solution to increase the use of the regrind material, significantly reduce the dust problem to improve health & safety, and also have a short pay-back period.
Before the Kongskilde system was installed, the material was transported from the grinder to the hopper with a “material through fan”. The material through fan further damaged the material and created additional dust. Only a small percentage of dust was collected in the filter bags.
The Kongskilde AirWash solution
The payback time was 6 months
Before the Kongskilde system was installed, the material was transported from the grinder to the hopper with a “material through fan”. The material through fan further damaged the material and created additional dust. Only a small percentage of dust was collected in the filter bags.
The Kongskilde AirWash solution
The payback time was 6 months