Case Studies

Manufacturer Reduces Coolant Consumption by 80% with TRIM^® MicroSol^® 690XT

Established in the early 1970s, the customer is a pioneer in Indonesia's motorcycle industry. As the leading form of transportation in the nation, the company's products have been instrumental in increasing modernization across the region.

In 2015, the manufacturer produced over 5.3 million units in a single year, achieving a new milestone for the region. During that time, the company entered the international motorcycle market, exporting its high-quality motorcycles to the Philippines and later, North American markets.

THE CHALLENGE

One of the customer's primary operations is honing cast-iron cylinder blocks. It's a notoriously difficult process as even high-quality neat oils result in heavy carry-off. In fact, shop managers reported a loss of 120 liters of cutting fluid per machine in a given month.

Even with frequent top-ups and diligent maintenance, neat oil lasted a maximum of two months. In addition, the high mist during operation coated equipment with grease and dirt from the cast iron.

THE SOLUTION

The customer transitioned from their neat oil to TRIM^® MicroSol^® 690XT, a semisynthetic microemulsion with advanced lubricity. Designed for mixed-metal operations, 690XT excels with challenging metals, including titanium, high-nickel alloys, and cast iron. The advanced formula prevents foam and maintains an incredibly long sump life without tank side additives. Similar to all TRIM cutting fluids, 690XT drastically reduces carry-off compared to competitors.

THE RESULTS

Since transitioning to MicroSol 690XT, coolant consumption has fallen to 24 liters per machine every month, a drastic decrease from 120 liters per month. Cutting fluid life has also expanded from two to six months.

Lower fluid costs and higher productivity have reduced cost-per-part by 57%. The low-mist formula also leads to a more pleasant shop environment, keeping the facility cleaner and safer for longer.

THE NUMBERS

Reduced coolant consumption from 120 liters to 24 liters per month, an 80% decrease
Reduced cost-per-part by 57%
Extended coolant life by 300% from two to six months

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