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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:
  • o High machine downtime
    o Frequent pin and bush replacements
    o Escalating labour and spare part costs

  • 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
  • Encouraged by these results, the company has fully adopted Azure 2 Ultra PNB for its
    entire fleet.

    Testimonial

    Head of Operations, Leading Salt Handling Company

    "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."