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Failures of ?Gearbox and Drives?

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9 years ago

August 31, 2015

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It is a pain area for the plant management team when the gear drive fails and it is more difficult to arrive at the correct cause of failure. S Sengupta & A Ray Chowdhury from Sprat Consultancy elaborates on some of the common causes of failures, also suggests remedial measures.

The idea of putting pen to paper regarding gear drives seems to be a daunting task. One is apprehensive as to where to begin and to what degree to write is a nerve racking proposition as majority of the readers are qualified, sound practical engineers who are associated with industrial plants such as cement, power, metals, etc. Experience confirms that a meaningful insight on the subject requires around three working days and if fourth day could be added by way of site visit with discussions on practical problems, works out a ?win-win? situation for all.

An endeavour is however being made to jot down some thoughts that may serve as pre curser from selection to use of drives. The order of narration is not sacrosanct and not all encompassing. It is just a brief write up on few attributes hoping it will provoke the mind of concerned personnel be it users or project/technical personnel. Use of gear drives in a system does not imply just operational; it encompasses what happens within a drive train and requirements to achieve desired performance life hence design life.

In many instances over the past 38 years, we have come across failures in drives caused by lack of insight or foresight or lack of correct data or its understanding during selection of drive. A common failure, but not frequent, is lack of perception of what all is to be handled &/or power required to drive the system.

An example that readily comes to mind is in a greenfield cement plant around early 1980s: the external consultant confirmed motor power, application, operating hours per day, etc. and wanted a drive with a safety factor (SF) of 2.5. This particular gear drive was 1 amongst 65 others. It was the only one that was prone to frequent failure to the tune of once every three months. Review of actual operating data confirmed actual power consumed was 40 per cent higher than confirmed during project design & planning leading to premature failures.

Another instance of premature failures observed in a cement plant in Western India of a twin drive bucket elevator where input drive was through fluid coupling. After a year of satisfactory operation failures commenced with regularity in one of the gear drives in the arrangement. As they were imported gearboxes not much hue and cry was raised initially. Replacements from two indigenous producers also failed in the same manner and frequency leading to a pantomime at the plant. Analysis of the drive arrangement confirmed power consumed by individual drives differed by over six per cent. In such a scenario, failure was inevitable and plant further confirmed that after a year one drive motor had burnt out requiring rewinding. Rewinding is common accepted process but what is equally important is that in a twin drive synchronisation of input power is of utmost importance of within two per cent variance. Since synchronise of input power no further failures occurred over a decade.

There are many other instances of failures we often recollect as observed over the last four decades. In all instances failures have taken place for:

Incomplete or inadequate clarity of specification at initial stage.
Lack of appreciation of specification, which is more dangerous.
Hypothesis by OEM of likely operational parameters viz a viz specification thus incorrect supply.
Augmenting capacity after year/s of use and not sharing data with supplier or supplier not appreciating information conveyed which must be well defined.

In short whatever are the circumstances in life (we consider gear drives also a form of life) it takes two to speak the truth to form an understanding and thus realisation. In the field of machine dynamics the same applies; dialogue between user and supplier must be continual and without inhibition or prejudice. In other words partnership is required with frank exchanges, irrespective of how insignificant the information may appear, to eliminate misgivings consequently failures.

The more this realisation dawns on all in a B2B scenario and quicker the better for all concerned resulting in reliability of operations. Failures are phenomena that cannot be totally ruled out even with best intentions of user and supplier. Any failure, irrespective of its occurrence, within or beyond the warranty period or after extended period of use is relevant at all times towards better and improved designs unless failure occurs beyond design life of rolling elements. This information should be shared with factual details unambiguously.

It is common for most designers to design critical drives, irrespective of type/size &/or application considering a life of 100,000 hours for gears/pinions and around 60,000 hours for bearings. Indirectly, to a large extent, bearing life sets the set point for case hardened and ground gears/pinions although theoretically it has an infinite life.

The question therefore arises why premature failures occur within warranty period or shortly thereafter. One of the primary reasons for failure beyond warranty period is governed by the quality of lubricating oil being used. Often quality is misunderstood with viscosity grade. Quality per ?say? has no relation to viscosity grade; it refers to the cleanliness of the oil.

Lubricating oil needs to be maintained clean and the desired level is NAS6 for industrial application other than turbine drives. This value of NAS6 also applies to wind mill drives and speed increasers as opposed to high speed drives. The cleanliness value of NAS6 does not readily register with users and to some extent with suppliers of gear drives. To put it mildly, check oil directly from a sealed barrel supplied by OEM for its NAS value and you will invariably find it anywhere around NAS10 or worse. Do not assume it happens only with indigenous supplies as it is far from the truth. Checks conducted with top brand sealed oil drums, indigenous or imported, confirm this is normal and common.
The onus thus lies with users to appreciate why oil cleaning is required and how does it improve the performance as well as life of the gear drive. It is safe to conclude, which concurs with our observation, that organisation which maintains lubricating oils health is less prone to premature failures. They invariably enhance the life of their drives by any where up to 30% higher than others for same drive conditions. This phenomena can be observed in an organisation &/or plant to plant operations but sadly data and findings are rarely pooled.
Another disturbing fact is often lubricating oil is procured on price consideration only and neglect issues such as scuffing, scoring, wet-ability etc properties.
Cost differential between normal mineral oil containing higher levels of sulphur and phosphorous in relation to vacuum distilled mineral oils is around 75-80 per cent more but the usable life of oil, if cleanliness maintained around NAS6, will justify the extra cost as life will be minimum double of normal mineral oil. A cement plant in Eastern India has continually achieved life of three times that of normal mineral oils there by not only resulting in huge savings to the organisation by way of less oil consumption and frequent shutdowns for changing oil.
Do note, normal mineral oils with higher levels of sulphur and phosphorous have an greater affinity to absorb moisture from the atmosphere leading to formation of sulphuric & phosphoric acids; both are very harmful towards life of bearings, seals and last but not least internal preservative paints applied to gearbox housing walls adding to further contamination.
A question we need to ask our self, as buyers we seek guarantee and warranty at the drop of a hat then why not for lubricants used?
Another cause of failure beyond warranty period is the upkeep of breathers, seals, etc. along with external surface of the gear drive. Often it is neglected resulting in breathers getting choked &/or become an ingress point for dirt when drive is stopped. As a result we have oil seal leakages and oil contamination leading to premature failures. Such instances are quite common in conveyor drives of cement grinding section or packing plant, coal handling conveyors, etc. An excuse we at times come across for not maintaining minimal level of cleanliness is, it is not a critical drive! The same excuse is also conveyed when the gearbox is covered with dust. What fails to be appreciated by the user is damage is taking place to investments and it can has a cascading effect.
There are numerous other instances of failures beyond warranty period but this is nether the forum or place to address these issues.
Failures during warranty period can be generally summed up under following heads as trends prevailing in gear design are to raise power levels till it does not result in a failure while decreasing volumes thus weight leading to increasing problems of heat dissipation:

Faulty or inadequacy of design
Incorrect selection & use of materials for manufacture
Incorrect selection of bearing
Manufacturing errors
Heat treatment errors
Assembly errors
Fluctuating or incorrectly defined operating parameters
Variants from original specification supplied &/or contaminates
Use of improper or incorrect quality of lubricant

Very rarely only one of the above mentioned causes account for failure to gear drives thus understanding and assessing gear damage requires in-depth knowledge of:

Gear contact patterns
Gear tooth failure types and probable causes
Bearing failure types with probable reasons
Lubricating oils
Oil flow within the gear drives be it splash or forced lubrication, etc.

It is not feasible to go through all these aspects in depth through this short article but to create awareness towards minimising risks of premature failures. We as such recommend use of following documents as a starting point to improve performance of gear drives thus overall operations of a plant. The documents relate to what needs to be communicated to the prospective seller and what in return you must get from them without fail.

Info. to be given By gearbox manufacturer

1.With offer for critical drives:
Design calculation in details for safety wrt wear & strength confirming material grade, etc.

2.Along with general arrangement (GA) drawing after placement of order:

GA drawing for all gear units, unless otherwise agreed upon, that gives full details of all manufactured part numbers and full nomenclature of proprietary parts including prefix and suffix, if any.
Number of teeth of each pinion and gear to facilitate vibration analysis. ?Spare parts list that can be correlated with GA drawing & the part number.
Approximate weight of gearbox.
Direction of rotation of input and output shafts.
GD? value of critical drives.
In case of pressure lubrication system water and oil flow rates with pressure range. Should also specify water and oil temperature gradient envisaged between inlet and outlet.
In case of cooling coil water flow rate and temperature gradient envisaged between inlet and outlet.
Details of interlocking, if any required to be ensured.

Note:

Your requirements of above data should be incorporated in your tender or enquiry or most major manufacturers will refuse to comply with the request at a later date.
Data of number of teeth will not only facilitate vibration analysis personnel but may facilitate in rationalising spares inventory if similar gearboxes are available in the plant or if same series gearboxes are installed of sizes that are just smaller or bigger than that on order.
Information to be given By a client

Following information are required to be furnished along with enquiry to finalise drive:

1. Prime mover – confirm type with full details like kW, rpm, Hz, type etc:

Motor
Turbine
I.C. engine

2. Input coupling – specify which:

Pin bush type flexible
Geared coupling
Fluid coupling
Bibby coupling
Tyre coupling
Any other than that mentioned above?

Note:

If coupling is not in the scope of gearbox supplier then its type, make, bore with tolerance of half to be mounted on gearbox are to be furnished.
Coupling in scope of gearbox OEM then confirm motor shaft diameter & tolerance.

3. Input through belt pulley drive – confirm following:

Pitch circle diameters of pulleys?
Direction of rotation of input shaft looking towards it?
Type of pulleys?

Note:
Provide sketch showing disposition of pulleys with respect to gearbox with dimensions in vertical and horizontal plane.

4. Type of gear drive:

Configuration of gearbox required i.e. helical, bevel/helical, RH, LH etc.
Operating hours per day?
Minimum and maximum ambient temperature where it is installed?
Place of installation i.e. open space, small confined area or large workshop?
Environmental condition e.g. normal, dusty, etc.

Note:
Mention if any other speciality is required in the drive.

5. Output coupling – specify which:

Pin bush type flexible
Geared coupling
Any other than that mentioned above?

Note:

If coupling is not in the scope of gearbox supplier then its type, make, bore with tolerance of half to be mounted on gearbox are to be furnished.
Coupling in scope of gearbox OEM; confirm machine shaft diameter & tolerance.

6. Output through Sprocket Drive:

Pitch circle dia of sprockets?
Direction of rotation of output shaft looking towards it?
Maximum pull of chain?

Note:
Provide sketch showing disposition of sprockets with respect to gearbox with dimensions in vertical and horizontal plane.

7. Driven machine details:

Cement mill, coal mill, sugar mill, belt conveyor, kiln, etc.
Confirm if it is twin drive, etc.
If possible specify OEM details of equipment manufacturer.

Concrete

Lohia Corp Expands Global Footprint With Acquisitionof J.j. Jenkins Inc and Strategic Joint Venture With Omgm

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1 month ago

October 22, 2024

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Lohia Corp Limited (LCL) is pleased to announce two significant milestones that mark our
expansion in the global market.

We have successfully acquired J.J. Jenkins Inc. a respected name in machine manufacturing for
high-tech industries, through our US subsidiary, Leesona Corp, a 130-year-old pioneer in winding
machines. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to expand our specialty yarns
and tapes portfolio in medical and defence applications.

In addition, we have formed a strategic Joint Venture with Italy’s O.M.G.M. sas, leading to the
creation of OMGM Extrusiontechnik Srl. With LCL holding the majority stake. This JV represents
a significant diversification of our product portfolio, introducing solutions in Extrusion and
Winding systems for a variety of technical applications.

These advancements are not just about growth; they’re about bringing cutting-edge solutions to
our customers and contributing to industries that make a difference. Stay tuned for more updates
as we continue to push the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.

Mr. R K Lohia, Chairman & Managing Director of Lohia Corp Limited, expressed his enthusiasm
about the new ventures “Both these new partnerships are a pivotal move that will broaden our
product offerings and provide our customers with even more choices and will enhance our
presence in the North America and European market, at the same time strengthen our presence
in all other global markets.”

About Lohia Corp Limited
Lohia Corp Limited (LCL) stands as a testament to the power of innovation and commitment to
excellence. As the flagship company of the Lohia Group, LCL has established itself as a global
leader in providing comprehensive solutions for the raffia industry.

With an impressive installation base of over 2,250 extrusion lines and 95,000 Circular Looms
across more than 100 countries, LCL’s influence in the plastic woven fabric and bag sector is
unparalleled. The company’s dedication to quality and efficiency has resulted in an astounding
plastic processing capacity of 7.7 million metric tons per annum of PP & PE.

LCL’s products, ranging from packaging systems for solid bulk materials to roof underlays and
tarpaulins, are not just industrial applications; they are the building blocks of industries
worldwide.

The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is the driving force that makes it the
world’s largest producer of machines for the raffia sector. As we look to the future, LCL’s legacy
of excellence is more than just a benchmark; it is a continuous journey towards pushing the
boundaries of possibility.

About J. J. Jenkins, Inc
J. J. Jenkins Inc. is a very respected name based out of North Carolina, USA. They remain at the
forefront of the synthetic fiber and monofilament industries. Their unwavering commitment to
innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has not only set industry standards but also
fostered enduring partnerships with Fortune 500 companies including some in the medical and
defence industries.

Their holistic approach, combining state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled after-sales
support, exemplifies their dedication to client success. With a vast inventory ensuring rapid
response times, J. J. Jenkins, Inc. is synonymous with reliability and efficiency.

About OMGM sas
Since 1965, OMGM sas is a distinguished Italian leader and has been at the forefront of the plastic
processing industry, pioneering in Monofilament Extrusion, straps, ropes and various other niche
applications. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their advanced technologies and
versatile extrusion lines, handling a variety of materials for diverse industries.

As we look ahead, it’s clear that OMGM Extrusiontechnik Srl will continue to lead and transform
the industry with their precision, innovation, and bespoke solutions. They are more than a
company; they are a trusted partner in progress.

Concrete

Adani acquires Orient Cement at INR 8,100 crore equity value

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1 month ago

October 22, 2024

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Acquisition adds 16.6 MTPA capacity (8.5 MTPA operational, 8.1 MTPA Ready to Execute).

Accelerates Ambuja’s journey to achieve 100+ MTPA operational capacity in FY 25

Provides 6 MTPA potential additional capacity in North India, leveraging OCL’s high quality limestone reserves in Rajasthan

EDITOR’S SYNOPSIS

Ambuja enters into a binding agreement to acquire 46.8% stake in Orient Cement Ltd (OCL). The acquisition helps to move towards target capacity of 140 MTPA by 2028.
OCL has an existing 5.6 MTPA clinker and 8.5 MTPA cement operational capacity, 95 MW CPP, 10 MW WHRS, 33 MW Renewable Energy spread across the states of Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It improves Adani Group’s market share pan-India by 2% in the cement industry.
OCL has secured a concession from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd (“MPPGCL”) to set up 2.0 MTPA Cement GU within the premises of Satpura Thermal Power Station in Sarni, MP.
OCL also has a large high quality limestone mining lease in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, providing the potential to set up additional 6 MTPA capacity in North India.
The acquisition of OCL complements Ambuja’s existing cement footprint, reducing overall lead distances and logistics costs for the cement business and improving market share in our core markets.
Acquisition will be funded through internal accruals, Ambuja remains debt free.

Ahmedabad, 22 October 2024: Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of Adani Cement and part of the diversified Adani Group, today announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs. 8,100 crore. Ambuja will acquire 46.8% shares of OCL from its current promoters and certain public shareholders. The acquisition will be fully funded through internal accruals.

“This timed acquisition marks another significant step forward in Ambuja Cements’ accelerated growth journey, increasing cement capacity by ~30 MTPA within two years of Ambuja’s acquisition,” said Mr Karan Adani, Director of Ambuja Cements. “By acquiring OCL, Ambuja is poised to reach 100 MTPA cement capacity in FY 25. The acquisition will help to expand Adani Cement’s presence in core markets and improve its pan-India market share by 2%. OCL’s assets are highly efficient, equipped with railway sidings and well supported by captive power plants, renewable energy, WHRS and AFR facilities. OCL’s strategic locations, high-quality limestone reserves and requisite statutory approvals present an opportunity to increase cement capacity in the near term to 16.6 MTPA.”

Mr CK Birla, Chairman of Orient Cement and the CK Birla Group, said, “The CK Birla Group is continuously reallocating capital to sharpen its focus on consumer centric, technology driven and service-based businesses. I take pride in Orient Cement’s impressive track record of building premium brands and maintaining a leading market share in the geographies it operates in. We are confident that the Adani Group, with its strong focus on cement and infrastructure, is the ideal new owner to drive continued growth at Orient Cement for our people and stakeholders”.

Ms Amita Birla, Co-Chairman, CK Birla Group, added, “Orient Cement has a strong market presence, with sustainability initiatives, particularly in renewable energy, being a significant part of its DNA. I am convinced that Ambuja Cements is the right home for all our colleagues at Orient Cement, as well as our customers.”

OCL has 5.6 MTPA clinker capacity and 8.5 MTPA cement capacity along with statutory clearance to increase the clinker capacity by another 6.0 MTPA and cement capacity by another 8.1 MTPA. In addition, OCL also has a limestone mining lease in Chittorgarh for setting up an Integrated Unit (IU) with clinker of 4 MTPA and a split Grinding Unit (GU) of 6 MTPA in North India. OCL has also secured a concession from MPPGCL, Madhya Pradesh for setting up a Grinding Unit within the premises of Satpura Thermal Power Plant. Both these complement the Adani Group’s existing cement footprint. (Refer Annexure – 1 for OCL’s location wise cement capacity and other assets and Annexure – 2 for Adani Cement’s footprint post-acquisition of OCL.)

OCL has recently commissioned a WHRS in Chittapur IU and is in the final stage of commissioning 16 MW solar in Chittapur and 3.7 MW solar in Jalgaon. OCL’s efficient plants, highly motivated teams, strong balance sheet and well-distributed dealer network will be excellent additions to the Adani Group’s existing cement business. OCL’s existing dealers will move to Adani Cement’s market network, creating formidable synergies.

Ambuja plans to optimize OCL’s overall capacity utilization to enhance its cost and competitiveness and improve its operating performance while leveraging the synergies inherent in the existing cement business.

About Ambuja Cements Ltd (ACL)

Ambuja Cements Ltd is one of India’s leading cement companies and a member of the diversified Adani Group – the largest and fastest growing portfolio of diversified sustainable businesses. Ambuja, with its subsidiaries ACC Ltd, Penna Cement Industries Ltd and Sanghi Industries Ltd, has taken the Adani Group’s cement capacity to 88.9 MTPA, with 20 integrated cement manufacturing plants, 20 cement grinding units and 12 bulk terminals across the country. Ambuja has been recognized among ‘India’s Most Trusted Cement Brand’ by TRA Research in its Brand Trust Report, 2024 and among ‘Iconic Brands of India’ by The Economic Times. Ambuja has provided hassle-free, home-building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and environment-friendly practices since it started operations. The company has many firsts to its credit – a captive port with six terminals that facilitates timely, cost-effective and cleaner shipments of bulk cement to its customers. Its innovative products like Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Compocem and Ambuja Kawach are now listed in the GRIHA product catalogue. These products not only fulfil important customer needs but also help in significantly reducing their carbon footprints. Being a frontrunner in sustainable business practices, Ambuja Cements ranks among ‘India’s Top 50 companies contributing to inclusive growth’ by SKOCH and ‘India’s Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies’ Cross-Industry by BW Businessworld.

For further information on this release, please contact: roy.paul@adani.com

Annexure -1 | Existing Cement Assets of Orient Cement Limited

Plant	Clinker (MTPA)	Cement (MTPA)	CPP/WHRS/Solar	Railway Siding
Devapur IU, Telangana	3.5	3.5	CPP – 50 MW	Yes
Chittapur IU, Karnataka	2.1	3.0	CPP – 45 MW WHRS – 10 MW Solar – 16 MW*	Yes
Jalgaon GU, Maharashtra	–	2.0	Solar – 13.5 MW+ 3.7 MW*	Yes
Operational Capacity	5.6	8.5

* capacity is in commissioning stage

Annexure – 2 | Footprint of Adani Group – Cement business post OCL Acquisition

Economy & Market

Fornnax Announces a Major Launch With Sr Max Series: Sr-max2500 Primary Shredder a Revolutionary and Game-changer

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1 month ago

October 18, 2024

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Fornnax, a renowned shredding and recycling equipment provider with years of experience in designing and developing SR-Series dual shaft shredders, has unveiled its advanced level SR-MAX2500 shredder specially designed for the Municipal Solid Waste category.

The launch was held IFAT India 2024, a most prestigious event in the waste management industry, on October 16th, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

Fornnax’s successful track record of developing many proven machines for different types of tires, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, which are the most difficult applications has made them a pioneer in the shredding and recycling equipment manufacturing global market over the decade now. The design of the SR-Series machine, a legacy that has prevailed for over a decade, continues to be used in the design of SR-MAX series machines. The advanced SR-MAX2500 shredder features high capacity, modern engineering, and innovative technology.

The remarkable event was inaugurated by Mr Ulhas Parlikar, Ex-Director of Geocycle India; Mr Sanjay Shripatrao Katkar IAS (Municipal Commissioner and Administrator) MBMC; Mr Sharad Nanegaonkar Executive Engineer (Water Supply and Sewerage Department) MBMC; Mr Deepak Khambit (City Engineer) MBMC; Mr Jignesh Kundaria CEO & Director of Fornnax Technology Pvt. Ltd.;

Mr Manoj Kumar Sure, JK Cement Head AFR; Mr Manoj Kumar Modha, Director of Millennium Multi Trade Pvt. Ltd.

Jignesh Kundaria, CEO and Director of Fornnax, shared insights into their newly launched innovation, “With the SR-MAX2500, we’re poised to transform the waste management landscape in India and beyond. Our goal is to line up municipal waste recycling industries with a robust, efficient, and sustainable solution. Our commitment to sustainability and enhancing recycling process is a step forward towards achieving PM’s vision of a Net Zero emissions future by 2050.”

Revolutionizing Waste Reduction: The SR-MAX2500 Advantage We’re excited to introduce the Fornnax SR-MAX2500, a revolutionary primary shredder designed for efficient volume reduction of diverse materials. This high-capacity machine boasts advanced modern engineering and technology, featuring hydraulic motors driving each shaft for optimal power and torque. Its unique cutter design, replaceable cutting table, and shaft design make it an ideal solution for various applications.

Waste Management Reimagined! SR-MAX2500 Primary Applications Our primary focus for the SR-MAX2500 is serving large-scale municipal waste recyclers, cement plants, waste-to-energy plants, mechanical biological treatment facilities, materials recovery centres, construction and demolition recyclers, aluminium recyclers, and other applications requiring highcapacity machines and robust technology.

The SR-MAX2500’s Impressive ROI Streak The SR-MAX2500 offers several commercial benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced productivity as it is specially designed for the Indian market. Its robust design and advanced technology ensure minimal downtime, maximizing profitability for our customers. Additionally, our commitment to quality and reliability helps build long-term relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

Innovation Meets Efficiency: Why Choose the SR-MAX2500? Fornnax has carved out a distinctive niche in the highly competitive market and its relevance stems from a unique, tailored approach that addresses specific needs. Thus, the SR-MAX2500 shredder differentiates itself through its versatility, catering to a diverse array of waste management and user needs, specifically designed for Indian waste, which is highly contaminated compared to global waste. Additionally, our unwavering focus on innovation, quality, and customer-centricity sets us apart from competitors and establishes our position in the market.

Turning Trash into Treasure with MSW Waste As you see due to the rapid urbanization and over population, India is among the world’s top 10 countries generating municipal solid waste (MSW) and generates around 62 million tons of waste in a year. Therefore, it is extremely critical to prioritize recycling and conversion of MSW into RDF fuel. Cement industry, which uses a significant amount of coal. Cement industries substituting coal with RDF or alternate fuel to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources like coal and more and ultimately minimise the waste disposal issues.

Fornnax’s Exceptional Contribution to India’s Sustainability Goals India has made significant strides in waste management and recycling, and with continued investment, innovation, and policy support, there’s no doubt it can achieve its goals. Fornnax is committed to contributing to India’s sustainability and waste management journey through their advanced recycling solutions, supporting the country’s transition to a more circular and environmentally conscious economy.

Fornnax’s Unwavering Commitment to R&D and Innovative Solutions Fornnax stays updated with global advancements in recycling technology and sustainability practices through several key strategies, such as we invest heavily in research and development to ensure our equipment are at the forefront of technological innovation. Our team closely monitors industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to identify potential opportunities for improvement. We also actively seek feedbacks from our valued clients to understand their evolving needs and challenges. This input helps us identify areas where we can boost our meet market demands.

Expanding Horizons: Fornnax’s Growth Plans for the Year Ahead The SR-MAX2500 launch is a strategic step towards expanding our market presence and strengthening our position as a leading shredder manufacturer around the globe.

Also, we are optimistic about the coming year, driven by the growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions and the increasing awareness of environmental issues. We are actively investing in equipment enhancement, engineering, and strengthening our partnerships to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Fornnax’s focus areas for the next year include expanding the manufacturing capacity to meet the rising demand and we already started working on it by acquiring 23-acre land parcel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The new site is expected to become operational by March 2025. Its focus will be on producing high-capacity machinery applicable in tyre, cable recycling, ewaste, metal processing and more.

About Fornnax FORNNAX is one of the world’s leading shredding and recycling equipment manufacturers, offering Primary shredders, Secondary shredders and Granulators for tyres, municipal solid waste, cables, e-waste, aluminium and many other industrial applications. Quick after-sales services that increase our customer’s uptime and productivity.

We are committed to shaping the landscape for sustainable recycling solutions in the future. Because we’re not just selling equipment, we’re building business. That’s what we believe. That’s who we are. Fornnax Equipment is built with the idea that the simple, most significant and heaviest is better. Our equipment is an evolution of advanced products designed for the challenges of the recycling world.

The global sales partner network makes us successful worldwide. Our corporate culture is based on our history of providing value to our customers’ success worldwide. This motivates our employees to work together, develop innovative products, and produce high-quality equipment.