Projects > Drives Potato Chip Manufacturer Case Study
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.
