Fluid Power – Mobility Hydraulics

Rolling back price hikes thru production innovation

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Industry Fluid Power – Mobility Hydraulics
Material Used AU Urethane Foam
Seal Type Cut Shapes, Sheet/Foam Gaskets
Problem solved Fulfillment

The Situation

Changes in processing and materials pricing for a stamped foam gasket resulted in a projected 23% price increase to our customer

 

The Ask

End-to-end review of production methods and supply chain to mitigate cost increase

 

The Solution

Darcoid invested in new high-volume precision cutting equipment to replace traditional clicker press operation.  Higher quality parts were attainable and PPAP approved.

 

The Success

Unit throughput was significantly increased, and scrap decreased to offset material cost increases.  Our customer was saved from the impact of 23% PPV while receiving higher conformity parts.

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Fluid Power – Mobility Hydraulics
AU Urethane Foam
Cut Shapes, Sheet/Foam Gaskets
Fulfillment