Leading Salt Handling Operation Saves ₹46 Lakhs Annually with Azure 2 Ultra PNB
About the company
A major operation in the salt harvesting and logistics sector, based in Western India, manages a large fleet of 80 excavator loaders exposed to extreme conditions including salt corrosion, dust, and abrasive particles. Maintaining Pin & Bush assemblies was a persistent challenge.
The Challenge
- Frequent greasing every 12 hours using standard EP2 grease
- Cake formation and component failures were routine
- Resulting issues:
- Annual grease cost: ₹2.01 lakh per machine → ₹1.61 crore/year for 80 machines
The Solution
With the support of a regional authorized partner, the company initiated a 15-day field trial using Azure 2 Ultra PNB (36 kg sample). The product was applied across high-stress Pin & Bush applications directly exposed to salt.
The Results
- Zero component failure, even in direct salt exposure
- No cake formation observed after 50+ hours without re-greasing
- Extended grease intervals and reduced labour
- Significant improvement in equipment uptime
- Annual lubrication cost reduced to ₹1.15 crore, saving ₹46,08,000 per year
Testimonial
Azure 2 Ultra PNB dramatically extended grease life on our excavator loaders. We’ve achieved major cost savings, reduced downtime, and experienced zero component failures—even in harsh salt-handling environments.
Head of Operations, Leading Salt Handling Company