Dow Corning's Elfstrom links lubrication to cost savings

In his presentation, Elfstrom will highlight proper lubrication strategies to improve reliability, increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Elfstrom, a certified lubrication specialist, will also cover the dangers of improper lubrication and the six key components to a proper lubrication program.

“Manufacturers are seeking ways to reduce maintenance costs at the same time consumers are focusing on energy consumption and emissions,” said Elfstrom. “A proper lubrication program can help minimize downtime, maximize plant efficiency and improve overall plant operations.” 

In March, Dow Corning Molykote launched its Energy Savings Calculator, an online tool designed to show the significant savings possible through proper lubrication techniques. For more information, visit www.molykote.com.

Lean Manufacturing 2008 will discuss issues that are critical to many suppliers and manufacturers, including ways to prevent costly reliability problems, eliminate waste and inefficiency, and ways to maximize the maintenance and repair budgets, while revealing effective ways to reduce energy consumption.  A team of Dow Corning lubrication experts will be available at booth #106 throughout the conference to meet with attendees and answer questions about lubrication best practices.

About the presenter:

Gordon Elfstrom has been with Dow Corning for more than 25 years. Currently serving in sales development and technical sales support for North America, Elfstrom has a long background working with customers seeking to improve manufacturing operations, reduce energy consumption and minimize emissions.

About Dow Corning

Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States.

MOLYKOTE Smart Lubrication from Dow Corning
For more than 60 years, customers around the world have trusted the MOLYKOTE brand for performance and expertise to solve or prevent virtually any lubrication problem and to save energy through Smart Lubrication. MOLYKOTE solutions are available through a global network of more than 3,000 channel partners. For more information, visit www.molykote.com, or e-mail industrial@dowcorning.com.