Genus Power Infrastructure
Electrical Equipment
55% Downtime Reduction at Genus Power Infrastructure
Heavy-Duty SMED Solution for Large Tonnage Machines
Challenge & Solution
The Challenge
- Genus Power faced extended downtimes on their large 440T machines, with changeovers taking 40 minutes. This was severely impacting production capacity for their electrical component manufacturing.
The Solution
- Implementation of heavy-duty Lenzkes MQ100 clamping system designed for high-tonnage machines, providing rapid clamping and unclamping with consistent force application.
Before & After Comparison
Quantified operational improvements
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Changeover Time | 40 minutes | 18 minutes | 55% reduction |
| Clamping Time | 20 minutes | 10 minutes | 50% reduction |
| Unclamping Time | 20 minutes | 8 minutes | 60% reduction |
These improvements represent measurable operational enhancements achieved through our solution implementation
Implementation View
Key Results
Measurable improvements achieved through our solutions
6,886
Minutes Saved Annually
Based on 1 change per day
114.7
Hours of Extra Capacity
14.3 additional production shifts
440T
Machine Tonnage
Heavy-duty application
Solutions & Products Used
Lenzkes Magnetic Quick Clamp
Model: MQ100: 100-062-20
Heavy-duty clamp for large tonnage machines
Additional Benefits
- Easy to operate even on large machines
- Stable and accurate positioning
- No spacers required
- No hydraulic piping needed
- Suitable for heavy molds
Return on Investment
9 monthsPayback Period