More Than Just Electricity: The Hidden Maintenance Costs
While the power bill is the most visible “hidden” cost, legacy hydraulics carry other burdens that eat away at your profitability. Maintenance on a 20-year-old machine is a constant uphill battle for your crew.
1. Hydraulic Oil and Filtration:
Older machines require hundreds of gallons of hydraulic oil. Not only is the oil expensive, but you also have to deal with disposal costs and the labor required for frequent filter changes. With the LSG-E (All-Electric), these costs are eliminated entirely. With the LSG-H (Hybrid), the oil lasts longer because it isn’t being constantly overheated by inefficient pumping.
2. Cooling System Strain:
Legacy hydraulics are essentially giant heaters. The energy they waste is converted into heat, which your central chilling system has to work overtime to remove. When you switch to a Servo-Hybrid or All-Electric machine, you often find that your chillers and cooling towers don’t have to work nearly as hard, extending their lifespan and saving even more on your utility bill.
3. Floor Space and Cleanliness:
Leaks are a fact of life with old hydraulics. They create safety hazards and require constant cleaning. Modern machines like the LSG-E are “plug and play” and keep your facility looking world-class: which is a huge advantage when you’re showing off your shop to potential high-value customers.
Your Personal Partner in the Process
Transitioning from legacy equipment to modern, high-efficiency machinery can feel overwhelming. You might be wondering: “Which tonnage is right for my new mold?” or “How do I calculate the utility rebates in my state?”
This is where Hirate America steps in as your personal partner. We don’t just sell you a machine and walk away. We are here to guide you through the entire process, from the initial energy audit to the final installation.
We call it our Turn-key Solution. We can manage everything, including:
- Product and Mold Design: Ensuring your parts are optimized for the fastest possible cycle times.
- Machine Selection: Helping you choose between the LSG-H and LSG-E based on your specific ROI goals.
- Auxiliary Integration: Setting up the Motan blenders, Dri-Air dryers, and vision protection systems so your line is ready to run on day one.
Our goal is simple: to help you build a facility that is so efficient and so automated that you can focus on growing your business while the machines take care of the rest.
Let’s Find Your Savings Together!
The “hidden” electricity bill doesn’t have to be a permanent part of your business model. Whether you’re looking to upgrade a single old press or you’re planning to build a new facility from the ground up, we have the technical knowledge and the “Personal Partner” approach to ensure you succeed.
Don’t wait for the next utility rate hike to take action. Every day you run those old hydraulics is a day you’re leaving money on the table.
Get in touch with the Hirate America team today! We’d love to walk you through our latest LSG models, help you run the math on your potential savings, and give you the peace of mind that comes from working with industry experts who truly care about your success.
Contact us here to start your energy audit!