Case Study

Resolving Valve and Pump Leaks with Macstar GETS and MACSTAR 2800

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Introduction

A plywood manufacturing company was facing continuous valve and thermic fluid pump leaks that could not be controlled. These leaks were causing loss of fluid, fluid cost and increasing maintenance costs. In search of a reliable solution, they reached out to Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid.

Challenges:

  • Leakage: Persistent leaks in valves and thermic fluid pumps were causing operational inefficiencies.
  • Improper Gland Selection & Installation: Incorrect gland selection and installation had contributed to the leakage problem.
  • Time Constraints: Removing the old gland packings was taking too long, delaying maintenance, and adding to labour costs.

Solution:

Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid provided a comprehensive solution by addressing both the gland removal issue and the leak problem:

  • Gland Removal Solution: Eximious recommended the use of the MACSTAR GETS (Gland Extractor Tool Set), which included both fixed and flexible extractors of various sizes. The versatile tools enabled quick and efficient gland removal, even in hard-to-reach areas. This significantly reduced time and labour required for the job.
  • Guaranteed Leak Protection: To address the leaks, MACSTAR 2800 was installed, providing a virtual zero-leak guarantee for three years, ensuring that future leaks would be effectively prevented.
  • Easy opening of nut bolts by using So-eZy spray and further coating of nut bolts by Xceed 520 to avoid corrosion and seizing.
  • Team Collaboration: After discussing the specific needs with the company’s maintenance team, Eximious was able to implement a solution that met both their time constraints and operational requirements.

Conclusion:

The solution provided by Eximious – Dr. Thermic Fluid, including the use of MACSTAR GETS for fast gland removal and MACSTAR 2800 for leak prevention, successfully addressed the issues faced by the plywood manufacturing company. The improved gland removal process and long-term leak protection helped the company maintain operational efficiency while reducing maintenance costs. For faster and complete removal of glands, use MACSTAR GETS (Gland Extractor Tool Set).