Measures at the Fürth headquarters
Further measures
Hydraulic injection moulding machine replaced
At the Fürth plant, a hydraulic injection moulding machine was replaced by an energy-optimised electric injection moulding machine. First, this helps to cut cycle times, and second, means that electricity can be saved due to the electric actuators. This can lead to savings of 60,000KWh as part of a three-shift operation, while the reduction in noise emissions can be regarded as another positive side effect.
Insulation of a complex tool mould
The mould for our Cx2 volumetric model was fitted with insulation panels matching its contours and all exposed external surfaces were insulated in the process. This measure significantly reduces the energy required to heat the mould, leading to electricity savings of 40,000 KWh per year. Moreover, the insulation also reduces the heat input into the production hall, which has a positive impact on energy consumption in terms of air conditioning the hall.
Switching off climate control settings for coating systems during longer downtimes
To ensure the consistent coating quality of our flood cells, a constant process climate must be maintained. This uses up a considerable amount of energy. The systems have now been programmed to ensure that longer periods of downtime are automatically recognised, which helps to regulate the climate control of the process environment. The energy savings achieved per year amount to approximately 154,500 KWh.
Measures taken by our individual plants
uvex safety gloves, Lüneburg
- 50% reduction in coating paste waste through investments in new process technology, mixing plant capabilities and a consistent focus on continuous improvement procedures.
uvex Arbeitsschutz, Fürth
- Installation of a centralised material supply that will result in electricity savings of 128,000 KWh per annum.
- Replacement of a hydraulic injection moulding machine: as part of a three-shift operation, yearly savings of 60,000 KWh could be achieved.
- Insulation of a complex tool mould: this measure significantly reduces the energy required to heat the mould, leading to electricity savings of 40,000 KWh per year.