At a plant producing welding materials where a program had been implemented to decrease energy consumption, they had problems with air leaks at the connection of the PVC hose used for air and the barb fitting nipple. The installation work was spread out among several workers, so there was fluctuation in the torque used to fasten the clamps. They implemented a program to regularly tighten the clamps, but they continued to have trouble.
Worksite Improvement Case Studies
Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical workplaces
Semiconductor and precision instrument workplaces
Factory Equipment Hose Examples
Factory Equipment Hose Examples
Measures for energy savings and air leak in hoses needed
They tried out the TOYOCONNECTOR. Their air leaks disappeared, and with the decreased need to run the compressor, they saved energy. They were also able to cancel their clamp tightening program. Problem solved!