Achieving Noise Compliance with SUPERCOOL NEAT 230 X

About the company

A renowned multinational manufacturer of camshafts, exporting to Canada, operates out of a high-precision facility near Pune. They use advanced German-made camshaft grinding machines (JUNKER) to meet stringent quality parameters.

The Challenge

The company faced repeated QC rejections due to components failing the Noise Analyzer test, with measured values ranging from 111 to 124 dB-far above the acceptable threshold of ≤100 ± 10 dB. Potential root causes included:

Grinding wheel imbalance and vibration
Assembly inconsistencies or heat treatment variations
Inadequate lubricity leading to invisible burn marks
Poor machine cleanliness and testing variability

These failures impacted batch approvals, production timelines, and customer satisfaction.

The Solution

Lubeco Application Team has recommended SUPERCOOL NEAT 230 X. After progressive trials:

Performance improved significantly, outperforming the existing product
The addition of advanced lubricating additives delivered optimal results
Noise levels were reduced to 76-108 dB, now within the acceptable range
Machine cleanliness improved notably, including fixtures, walls, and internal surfaces
QC test pass rates normalized, and production flow stabilized

Testimonial

Persistent noise compliance failures impacted our camshaft line until we optimized our lubrication system using SUPERCOOL NEAT 230 X. This solution not only brought all parts within QC noise limits but also significantly improved machine cleanliness and process stability.

Quality Assurance Lead, Global Camshaft Export Unit