Drives Potato Chip Manufacturer Case Study

Drives® Chain Upgrade Leads To Major Savings
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The Challenge

For one major potato chip manufacturer, frequent roller chain failure due to premature elongation resulted in ongoing maintenance challenges and mounting costs. For food safety reasons, the roller chain can’t be lubricated, posing a unique challenge.

The Solution

The chipmaker made the switch to Drives® Extended Life CHP® roller chain and realized immediate benefits. This chain features chrome-hardened pins that provide an extremely hard, durable surface to decrease the wear between the pin and bushing. The Drives solution delivered three times the lifespan of the previous roller chain, helping to maximize uptime and save the operation major annual maintenance expenses.

The Result

  • Doubled wear life in drive chain
  • Minimized replacement and maintenance needs
  • Major annual cost savings