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Whitworth Bros
Expel filters stop tonnes of mis-batched wheat from going to waste by protecting flow balancers from compressed air contamination.
“Some lines were having bad problems, and we wanted to see the effect Expel was having. It’s had a REALLY positive effect, so we will start fitting more of them.” – Paul Wyatt, Maintenance Manager, Whitworth Bros, Ltd.
Ready to Stop Equipment Failure and Save Thousands?
Project Background:
The Wellingborough site was experiencing problems with flow balancing valve malfunctions because of moisture in the compressed air lines. The flow balancing valves ensure that the correct mix of wheat is blended. There are five wheat bins, and each flow balancing valve takes a certain percentage of grain from each bin and adds it to the mix. Moisture exposure stops a flow balancing valve from functioning correctly, impacting the accuracy of the wheat mix.
When the blend of wheat mix is compromised, it results in product wastage, production downtime, and labour to rectify. Maintenance Manager Paul Wyatt wanted a solution to immediately stop this unnecessary problem and improve the site’s efficiency.
Summary:
Application
Flow balancing valves, wheat bins.
Reduced Environmental Impact
Expel stopped product wastage caused by moisture affecting the flow balancers.
Why Did Whitworth Bros Choose Expel?
Expel is not like any other compressed air filter currently on the market. Standard compressed air filters contain disposable internal elements which, over time, become saturated and need replacing. They become less effective with use and cannot guarantee pneumatic equipment protection, even if they are brand new. Sites often require up to three standard filters to achieve the same quality as a single Expel unit. Expel’s 3-in-1 design removes 99.999% of liquid water, oil emulsion fluids, and solid particulates to 1 micron.
After testing an Expel unit, the site’s maintenance manager was pleased to report that Expel worked. Since installing the Expel unit, the site has not experienced ANY issues with the performance of the flow balancers. The team is now looking at more areas to install this revolutionary solution to eliminate all problems with contamination.
“Expel has solved the problem.” – Paul Wyatt, Maintenance Manager, Whitworth Bros, Ltd.
The Results:
Reduced Downtime: By guaranteeing flow balancer protection, the site no longer experiences downtime caused by moisture in the compressed air system.
Reduced Costs: Expel stopped the cost of product wastage caused by moisture affecting the flow balancers. Expel has a 10-year guarantee and requires no replacement elements or maintenance to maintain efficiency. The site made further savings because Expel is not associated with ongoing running or maintenance costs. Fit and forget.
Superior Equipment Protection: Expel proved so effective that the maintenance manager wants to install more Expel units to eradicate all contamination problems.
Reduced Wastage: No more incorrect batches of wheat will go to waste due to moisture-damaged flow balancers. The flow balancers last longer and are no longer regularly replaced because they do not get moisture damage.
Our team is ready to answer your questions.
David specialises in improving business efficiency. By building strong industry relationships, David ensures Expel’s revolutionary technology delivers real value to businesses.
With vast pneumatics knowledge, Johan specialises in on-site assessments to identify strategic installation points to maximise performance and eradicate contamination.
Lauren is a key point of contact for customers. She handles general inquiries and provides exceptional after-sales support, ensuring a smooth customer experience.