CASE STUDY A DIAMOND CHAIN SOLUTION FOR THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY 05-20 Order No. 11321 | Timken® and Diamond® are registered trademarks of The Timken Company. | © 2020 The Timken Company DURALUBE® LIVE CHAIN OVERCOMES COLD FACTS OF FREEZER MALFUNCTION CHALLENGE A premium U.S. ice cream producer was experiencing problems on one of its conveyor lines. The line in question uses tandem chains to transport packaged and shrink wrapped cases of frozen ice cream into a freezer for short term storage before shipment. Due to the nature of the product, the ice cream producer was unable to lubricate this line, causing the tandem chains to elongate, unevenly. TIMKEN SOLUTION To solve the issue, Diamond recommended its food grade Duralube LIVE chain. Duralube LIVE is a reduced maintenance chain designed specifically for low speed, low ambient temperature, clean environments. Lubricant is impregnated into a powdered metal bushing and is released during service providing supplemental lubrication to the pin/bushing joint. Food grade Duralube LIVE chains are ACE (Anti-Corrosion Exterior) coated and include a food-grade lubricant rated for incidental contact. RESULTS THAT MATTER Factoring in downtime and replacement costs, the switch to Diamond Duralube LIVE food grade chains saved the ice cream producer $24,800 after one year, and is estimated to realize $157,700 in savings over five years. Chain Life +6 Weeks Annual Savings $24,800 The Timken team applies their know-how to improve the reliability and performance of machinery in diverse markets worldwide. The company designs, makes and markets high-performance mechanical components, including bearings, belts, brakes, clutches, chain, couplings, gears and related mechanical power transmission products and services.