Custom Bolster Cable Saves Auto Components Manufacturer $34,000, Adds 105 Hours
Custom Bolster Cable Saves Auto Components Manufacturer $34,000, Adds 105 Hours
1 PagesCUSTOMER PROBLEM: A manufacturer of metal components & assemblies for the automotive industry was experiencing frequent failure of a commodity OEM cable on its front-moving bolster line. The 70-foot run of cable, which featured power, control, and air line in one jacket, was subjected to constant flexing & motion. It was also exposed to jacket-softening oils, and it was cut by metal scrap typical of the environment. The customer tried placi
