Local Manufacturing of Metal Packaging Ovens for the Chinese Market

Industry: Metal Packaging and Manufacturing

Region: United Kingdom and China

Service: Localization and Manufacture – Pin Oven, IBO, and Washer Dry Off Oven

Overview

A European market leader in the design, development, and manufacture of two-piece can making equipment, faced a peak workload for the manufacture of industrial ovens for the Chinese market. To meet this demand one of its British suppliers, sought the assistance of CNIM Asia. This partnership enabled the local manufacturing of industrial ovens, including Pin Ovens, Internal Bake Ovens (IBO), and Washer Dry Off Ovens, in China.

Challenge

The project required the production of 28 large industrial ovens over two years, each weighing up to 24 metric tons and needing to meet stringent safety and quality specifications. Key challenges included:

• Strict Safety and Quality Requirements: Ensuring the ovens met European quality and safety standards.

• Short Lead Times: Completing the localization, procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, and delivery within three months for each unit.

• Cost Reduction: Finding cost-effective local materials without compromising quality.

Solution

Combining Expertise and Ensuring Quality

CNIM Asia leveraged its extensive expertise in welding, conveyor systems, and electromechanical assemblies to deliver high-quality industrial ovens. The team’s core competencies, previously applied in the manufacture of heavy-duty escalators, were instrumental in meeting customer’s requirements.

Project Details

• Welded Metal Structures: Constructed robust metal structures for the ovens.

• Conveyor Systems: Integrated reliable conveyor systems to ensure efficient operation.

• Electromechanical Assemblies: Installed systems for monitoring, control, ventilation, and motorization, ensuring compliance with European standards.

Localization and Efficiency Improvements

To cut costs and improve efficiency, CNIM Asia localized the sourcing of materials and components:

• Local Sourcing: Identified Chinese equivalents for European materials, reducing costs by up to 30% for some components, such as electrical equipment cabinets.

• Quality Assurance: Conducted regular audits to ensure the quality of locally sourced materials.

• Design Adjustments: Made slight design modifications to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

• Special Tools Development: Developed special lifting and assembly tools to facilitate the alignment of the oven modules.

Timely Delivery

Despite the tight timelines, CNIM Asia successfully completed the localization, manufacturing, and delivery of each unit within three months. The final finished ovens were delivered to various customer sites across Asia.

Outcome

CNIM Asia’s efficient project management and manufacturing capabilities allowed Greenbank Technology to meet its peak workload demands without compromising on quality or safety. The localized production not only reduced costs but also ensured timely delivery to EMS’s customers, helping maintain their competitive edge in the market.

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