Case Studies

It Pays to Do Homework Before Changing Oilers
Chemical processing plant looks at the cost-saving options of using Trico’s Closed System Opto-Matic Oilers.
Trico Serves Up ‘Hot Savings’ for Famous Pancake Maker
Bakery plant uses a central lubrication pump to automate chain lubrication on a pancake process griddle.
Filtration Does the Job
Wastewater treatment facility uses portable filter cart to reduce water and particulate in their hydraulic reservoir.
Ferrography Provides Early Warning of Bearing Failure
A petro-chemical facility saves $100,000due to timely identification of early bearing failure.
Analytical Ferrography Provides Early Warning of Mullor Gearcase Failure
A foundry realizes $10,000 savings plus elimination of unscheduled downtime at $50,000 per day with analytical ferrograhpy.
Further Analysis Prevents Equipment Shutdown
A major power plant realizes $80,000 savings on repairs and elimination of unscheduled downtime.
Spectrographic Analysis provides Early Warning of a Diesel Engine Failure
A mining plant saves $50,000 plus elimination of unscheduled downtime with spectrographic analysis.