Growing focus on the cost of production downtime
Production downtime can be extremely costly for industrial companies.
Research by Siemens highlights the significant financial impact of production interruptions. Particularly in industries where production lines operate continuously, costs can quickly escalate. As a result, reducing production downtime is receiving increasing attention.
Millions of Dollars per Hour
According to Research by Siemens the cost of production downtime at major automotive manufacturers can reach millions of dollars per hour. The financial consequences can also be substantial in other industrial sectors,
These costs extend beyond lost production. Idle personnel, delivery delays, additional maintenance and restarting machinery all contribute to the overall financial impact.
For manufacturers, it is therefore important to consider not only machine performance but also the time required for maintenance and component replacement.
Maintenance and replacement also play a role
The Siemens research highlights the financial importance of reducing production downtime. In addition to investments in machinery and automation, practical improvements to maintenance processes can also make a valuable contribution.
One example is roller covering. These materials are subject to wear and, depending on the application, need to be replaced periodically. Replacing roller coverings involves more than simply removing the old material and applying a new layer. Removing adhesive residues and preparing the roller surface can take considerable time.
Faster replacement with self-adhesive roller covering
Kolthoff offers a practical solution. All Kolthoff roller covering materials can be supplied with a self-adhesive Direct Injection bonding layer. This innovative adhesive layer allows the covering to be applied quickly and easily to the roller, without the need for separate adhesive application.
During installation, the covering can still be repositioned to ensure accurate alignment. Once applied, the roller is ready for immediate use, with no drying or waiting time required.
The adhesive layer also offers advantages when the covering needs to be removed. Only minimal adhesive residue remains on the roller surface, reducing the cleaning required before a new covering can be applied.
In this way, the Direct Injection adhesive layer can help reduce maintenance time and minimise production downtime.
Discover the benefits for yourself
Would you like to evaluate our self-adhesive roller covering for yourself? Request a material sample with our Direct Injection adhesive layer through our contact page.