13/09/2024 • CASE STUDY
• SEW-EURODRIVE's efficient response restored critical operations at SCHWENK Zement with a fast gear unit replacement, highlighting the effectiveness of the Assemble to Order (ATO5) programme.
• The quick turnaround not only resolved a critical breakdown but also ensured minimal production downtime, underscoring SEW-EURODRIVE's commitment to reliability and speed.
Cement manufacturer, SCHWENK Zement operates a total of four cement plants in Germany – one of them in Allmendingen, Baden-Württemberg. With a history dating back to 1889, the plant produces high-quality Portland cement, the main component of foamed concrete, with continuous mixers for round-the-clock production.
The plant receives supplies of chalk, clay, and silicate from the neighboring quarry via a conveyor belt. When the belt came to a standstill one morning, the reason soon became apparent – parts of the gearing had broken in one of the (third-party) gear units. There was no time to waste, as the plant relies on the raw materials supplied via the belt for production.
The same day, SEW‑EURODRIVE swung into action to find a suitable solution for the broken drive. Just two hours after making contact, SCHWENK Zement received a quotation from us, including a dimension sheet.
The replacement gear unit was delivered to the customer the following day and was fitted by the plant maintenance team the same evening, re-establishing the supply of raw materials to the Allmendingen plant.
Thanks to the SEW-EURODRIVE gear unit, manufactured as part of our Assemble to Order programme, SCHWENK Zement will be able to rely on our fast response times and quick repair service going forward, reducing the risk of down-time to their operations.
Speaking about how we’re able to provide such quick solutions: Richard Greenwood, from SEW-EURODRIVE UK said: “Our Assemble to Order (ATO5) programme enables us to offer fast solutions to customers, with short delivery times. This helps companies to avoid costly downtime and get back up and running as soon as possible”.
Our ‘Assemble to Order’ (ATO5) gear units, which require no design adaptations, leave the plant just five working days after we receive the order. In cases where a system is down, the gear units can be dispatched in as quickly as one working day.
The ATO5 programme includes numerous units, ranging from the Standard Generation X.e helical, bevel-helical gear units up to 175 kNm, to the standard P series planetary gear units up to 360 kNm.
Are you looking for a no-fuss, super quick solution to getting your production line running again? Avoid costly downtime, and get in touch with SEW-EURODRIVE today.