Vald. Henriksen: Lubrinox boosts textile machine performance
Established in 1945, Vald. Henriksen (Hengelo, NL) is a leading manufacturer of Jigger textile processing machines used for dyeing and washing woven fabrics. In the 1990s, Vald. Henriksen began developing a new generation of Jiggers (both atmospheric and high-temperature models) as part of their drive for innovation. In 1991 they first approached Fabory for fasteners, and the partnership has flourished since. As part of their ongoing innovation, Vald. Henriksen switched to Fabory’s Lubrinox fasteners for their stainless steel bolting needs. This change brought several key improvements:
- Cleaner work environment: Lubrinox bolts require no anti-seize grease, so assembly is cleaner with less contamination and mess. Workspaces stay free of the sticky residue that grease leaves behind.
- Significant time savings: Assemblers no longer spend time manually greasing each stainless steel bolt. This cuts out an entire step in the production process, speeding up assembly.
- No galling, easier maintenance: The pre-lubricated coating prevents thread galling or seizing. Bolts and nuts come apart smoothly during maintenance, avoiding the risk of sheared or frozen fasteners. This reduces maintenance frequency and machine downtime.
Efficiency, cleanliness, and quality in practice
Sander Straatman, technical buyer at Vald. Henriksen, attests to the benefits: “Thanks to Lubrinox bolts and nuts, we save a lot of time during assembly. The work environment is much cleaner as well, since we no longer need to use anti-seize grease. This has greatly improved the efficiency and cleanliness of our processes.” The long-standing relationship (Vald. Henriksen joined the Vanwyk Group in 2002) continues to deliver value through such innovations. By adopting Lubrinox, this textile machinery expert has enhanced both their production efficiency and the quality of their machines. A true win-win in their quest to keep innovating in the industry.
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