The Extreme Duty Breather (DC-XD-6) provided by Des-Case’s Breather Sample Program, was installed on Tembec’s steam turbine hydraulic reservoir in late October 2010.

After approximately six months in commission the breather is still actively performing. The integrated check valve system within the Extreme Duty Breather has been flawlessly effective in keeping the humidity out of the reservoir, as well as, showing cost efficiency by providing longevity and capability of product.

The Extreme Duty Breather’s rugged and durable designed housing easily combated Tembec’s harsh and humid environment. The multi-tiered filtration process effectively pulled the moisture out of the machinery’s headspace eliminating contamination within the equipment while enriching the life of the machinery.

Outfitting equipment with an Extreme Duty Breather from the Des-Case Sample Program proved to be an effective, cost efficient way to ensure Tembec had the right product for their need, as well as, one that easily remedied the problem at hand. Des-Case has maintained leadership in the contamination control industry for over twenty-five years by bringing customers a variety of reliable breather products while providing unmatched customer programs, solutions, and service.

To tie everything together, and encourage program protocol, Basic American Foods also implemented a color coding system to ensure the clean and dry lubricants made it into the right place and the right time, without contamination. All X lubricants stored in the lube room in LT-LMS bulk storage can be transferred safely to oil transfer container and directly into the right asset following the color code maps posted throughout the facility. Dedicated drum adapter kits, filter carts and quick connects prevent cross-contamination during filtering, too. As a food processing facility, this strict protocol is one way Basic American Foods meets Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Not only are they ensuring food-grade lubricants remain separate from any others, but their entire lubrication program is clear and simple to follow.