A leading chemical manufacturer in England faced increasing costs and inefficiencies in their IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) cleaning operations. The client cleans approximately 30 IBCs per day, and their traditional cleaning process was time-consuming, labour-intensive, and consumed excessive amounts of water and chemicals, leading to high operational expenses and environmental concerns.
Challenge
The company needed a more efficient cleaning solution to:
Solution
To address these challenges, the manufacturer implemented the VASA Plus IBC Cleaning System integrated with the IGNIS Water Heater. This state-of-the-art system was designed to deliver high-performance cleaning while optimising resource usage.
Results
After the deployment of the VASA Plus system, the manufacturer experienced significant improvements:
Cleaning Time Reduction: The system cut cleaning times by more than 80%, reducing the process from over an hour per IBC to just minutes.
Water & Chemical Savings: The VASA Plus system reduced water consumption by over 80%, dramatically cutting wastewater treatment costs.
Energy Efficiency: The IGNIS Water Heater provided precise temperature control, ensuring optimal cleaning performance while lowering energy consumption.
Cost Reduction: The combined benefits of faster cleaning, lower water and chemical usage, and reduced energy demand led to drastic reductions in operating costs.
Sustainability Gains: By minimising waste and optimising resource usage, the company improved its environmental footprint, aligning with corporate sustainability goals.
Labour Optimisation: The reduction in cleaning times resulted in almost 4,000 operator hours saved per year, allowing workers to be redeployed to more value-added, productive tasks.
Rapid ROI: The return on investment for the system is projected to be less than two years, making it a cost-effective and financially viable solution.
Conclusion
The implementation of the VASA Plus IBC Cleaning System with the IGNIS Water Heater revolutionised the company's IBC cleaning process.
By leveraging advanced automation and heating efficiency, the manufacturer not only reduced operational costs but also enhanced productivity and sustainability.
This case study highlights how innovative cleaning technology can transform industrial operations, making them more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
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