Diamond Pulp and Paper Case Study

Maximizing Uptime: Diamond® Chain Improves Efficiency In The Pulp And Paper Industry
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The Challenge

Unplanned downtime can cripple production and create both financial and operational pressures. A kraft paper production facility was struggling with frequent conveyor chain failures. The conveyor, responsible for transporting brown stock pulp into the mill, is critical to maintaining production. The chain’s 24-week lifespan required frequent replacements, causing unplanned downtime and sizable hourly losses of $75,000. To remain competitive, the facility needed a solution to extend the chain’s life, minimize interruptions and reduce overall costs.

The Solution

After thoroughly assessing the conveyor’s operational demands and existing chain limitations, a Diamond-Drives expert recommended our Diamond® Heavy Series roller chain. Its superior engineering made it the ideal solution for this customer’s conveyor system. 50% preloading minimized premature elongation, hot-dip lubrication provided long-lasting wear protection, precision assembly ensured consistent performance under high stress and advanced metallurgical properties were designed to withstand demanding environments.

The Result

Implementing Diamond chain delivered two benefits: an extended life cycle and substantial cost savings.

The chain lasted an impressive 70 weeks – nearly triple the lifespan of the previous chain and double its projected 36-week lifespan. While the chain’s cost remained minimal, when combined with the reduction in downtime, the savings were an estimated $88,000 annually. This success demonstrates Diamond Drives’ ability to provide tailored solutions that promote operational excellence while delivering measurable financial benefits.

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