Energy Saving Strategies for Blow Molding: Lubrication
Plastics blow molding machines require an extensive amount of energy, and energy costs typically represent one of the major line items in a company’s operating budget. A typical operation spends almost as much on energy expenditures as it does on direct labor. As operators look to reduce costs and enhance sustainability, they typically turn to the more obvious levers – such as new equipment, lighting retrofits, and more. But, one of the easiest and most frequently overlooked opportunities to improve energy efficiency is lubrication.
This presentation outlines how lubrication influences energy efficiency, key lubrication-related energy saving opportunities, and how operators can implement the right lubrication strategy to reduce energy costs, improve their bottom line, and enhance sustainability
Biography
Adam McMurtrey is a Mobil Serv Field Engineer and certified maintenance and reliability professional based in the Midwest where he untangles operational inefficiencies for manufacturers.
He is an author, speaker, and engineer passionate about enhancing the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.
It is deeply fulfilling to him to help his clients succeed by improving their manufacturing process while also using data and dashboards to help sustain improvements (especially personnel safety and energy efficiency).
