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At the time of changeover from old to new design cylinder, Larson’s customer increased its sales force to penetrate new markets. From the first day of production, demands greater than experienced ever before were placed on the new line. As the new line was put to the test, the following gains were quickly realized:
- Daily volume increased by 33%.
- Productivity increases of more than 15% were realized.
- The number of components in the cylinder assembly was reduced from 7 to 5, freeing up production equipment elsewhere in the shop.
- Reduced cost from the elimination of expensive paste-type brazing compound and the high maintenance of its related dispensing equipment.
- Direct labor was reduced by 35%, between press line and assembly automation. Production personnel were made available for other areas in the shop.
- Profit margins on the new cylinder allowed a budget for an expeditious payoff schedule on Larson’s capital investment.
Requirements by U.L. for destructive testing is far less than for D.O.T. Scrap from testing was reduced by more than 80%. Labor was reduced due to the elimination of a full-time lab position.