Crawford, Henkel Lomazzo Manufacturing0 pages
Self-repairing high speed doors
nnnnInterruption of the production line
nnnnis the most critical issue for companies
nnnnin the manufacturing industry
nnnnThe Lomazzo building halfway between Milan
nnnnand the Swiss border is, in the opinion of
nnnnHenkel, one one of the oldest and most unique
nnnnfactories in Italy. For several decades the com-
nnnnpany has used a rather complex and efficient
nnnnbottling process to produce its detergents.
nnnnThe bottling lines start with a small plastic
nnnntube that is heated and shaped along the pro-
nnnnduction line before it becomes the shape com-
nnnnmonly found on the shelves of all supermarkets.
nnnnIf these semi-finished products are too low
nnnnin temperature when they arrive at the plant,
nnnnthe heating process, due to thermal shock, makes
nnnnthem to rupture, causing the entire process to
nnnnstop and necessitating the preprogramming
nnnnof the machine's settings.
nnnnCritical aspects:
nnnn• Keeping the temperature of the semi-
nnnnfinished products constant;
nnnn• Keeping the temperature of the warehouse
nnnnconstant and controlled;
nnnn• Using gates that are high-quality in terms
nnnnof speed, durability and performance.
nnnnThe Crawford solution:
nnnn• Self-repairing high speed doors;
nnnn• Teledock 100 kN model loading ramps.
nnnn• Extremely professional customer support
nnnnservice and scheduled maintenance.
nnnnThe installation of high-quality, fast acting
nnnndoors now means the temperature of the
nnnnwarehouse can be maintained at the correct
nnnnlevel, allowing semi-finished products to enter
nnnnplants at the right temperature. The speed and
nnnndurability of the installed models is undoubt-
nnnnedly what sets Crawford apart from many
nnnnother companies in the sector. Moreover, the
nnnnparticular shape of the building, which is
nnnnquite old, is not the ideal space for the move-
nnnnment of heavy vehicles and forklifts. The
nnnninstalled self-repairing solutions now reduce
nnnnservice interruptions caused by accidental
nnnnimpact and costs to almost zero, for the
nnnninstalled products.
nnnn"We have worked for years with Crawford"
nnnn— says Mr Figini, engineer and plant manager —
nnnn"Even in the case of this solution they have
nnnnadvised us correctly andprovided us with what
nnnnwe need for our business".
nnnnAbout Crawford
nnnnCrawford is a leading ASSA ABLOY brand focusing on automated entrance solutions for efficient movement of vehicles
nnnnand goods. With a complete portfolio of door and docking solutions, an extensive service offer and professional advice,
nnnnwe help customers ensure convenient, safe, secure and energy saving operations around-the-clock.
nnnnwww.crawfordsolutions.com
nnnnCrawford
nnnnASSA ABLOY
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