Cam-Grid Extra Saves over $ 80K Print E-mail

Grid-style belt saves over $ 80,000 per year in spiral freezer application……

  • Scenario:
    Minnesota potato processor experiences product loss and downtime issues in spiral freezer, due to belt design.

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  • Problem:
    Flat-wire style belt (1/2x1 opening) was elongated and had broken wickets throughout, resulting in damaged product. Also, additional downtime was required to repair belt in order to maintain it’s operation.

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  • Yearly cost:
    Belt- $20,000 ($60,000 total cost, 3 years life) Lost product- $40,000
    Downtime- $40,000
    Total - $100,000

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  • Cambridge solution:
    Our Cam-Grid ® Extra belt was recommended, bought, and installed in 2002, after our evaluation of the manufacturing process.

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  • Yearly cost:
    Belt- $16,000 ($80,000 total cost, 5 years life)

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  • Yearly savings: $84,000

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