Case Studies

SKL Maintenance Systems Corporation case study APAC0021 – Chesterton products – Chesterton Industrial Lubricants

Power plants are vital operations that cannot be slowed down by damage. This particular plant’s damage led to a direct effect on the power supply of the electric steel smelters nearby and, at a daily shutdown cost of approximately $330,000USD, it’s detrimental to the finances of the plant. Thanks to Chesterton’s combination of Chesterton® 346 Descaler and Chemical Cleaner, Chesterton® 803 Industrial and Marine Solvent II, and Chesterton® 775 Moisture Shield, the client was able to get back to work quickly and easily!

Products featured in the case study:

• Chesterton® 346 Descaler and Chemical Cleaner
• Chesterton® 803 Industrial and Marine Solvent II
• Chesterton® 775 Moisture Shield

Chesterton 346 DCC

Chesterton 803 Industrial and Marine Solvent II

Chesterton 775 Moisture Shield

Steel plant transformer station was having difficulty cleaning high voltage insulators and transformers. Cement-like scale (thickness 1 – 2.5 mm) on the high voltage insulators caused interruptions or shut-downs.

This had a direct effect on the power supply of the electric steel smelters and other production segments. The cost for a daily shutdown is approximately 330,000 US/day.

Before cleaning

Chesterton recommended three products that would work in tandem to create a better solution:

• Chesterton® 346 Descaler and Chemical Cleaner
• Chesterton® 803 Industrial and Marine Solvent II
• Chesterton® 775 Moisture Shield

During cleaning

Increased Reliability

These products created a complete solution for the customer. There were no unplanned shutdowns after this application and installation.

After cleaning

Chesterton® is a world leader in helping process industry companies and manufacturers improve the reliability and efficiency of their rotating, stationary, and fluid power equipment platforms. We are known across a wide range of industries for our award-winning pump and valve sealing solutions, applications expertise, equipment maintenance and wear-prevention products, and knowledgeable hands-on local service​.

Mentioned in the case study:

SKL Maintenance Systems Corporation
Exclusive Distributor of Chesterton products – Philippines

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Case Number APAC0021 – Issued 09/20