Manufacturing is one of the largest SWEPCO market segments with diverse and demanding applications. Manufacturers are commonly broken down into several sub-classifications based upon the type of product being produced:

• Food Products
• Lumber, Wood, Paper
• Chemical Products
• Rubber & Plastics Products
• Stone, Clay, Glass, Concrete Products
• Primary Metal Industries
• Fabricated Metal Products
• Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Computer Equipment Products
• Electronic & Electrical Equipment & Components
• Transportation Equipment
• Instruments, Optical Goods
• Miscellaneous Other Manufactured Goods

Manufacturing operations where high heat, speed, pressure, shock and/or harsh processing conditions are present and uptime is critical.

Critical Equipment Applications & Challenges Faced:

• Bearings -- Excessive wear due to continuous high speed, high heat, high load, high shock operation and abrasive contaminants
• Gear Boxes -- Overheating and excessive wear due to continuous production cycles and heavy loading
• Energy Consumption -- Amperage on heavily loaded lines is excessive; plant compressed air costs are excessive
• Multiple Lubricants -- Variety of lubricants cause inventory control problems, higher lubricant costs and lubricant application errors