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04/17/96 - -09:29 810 776 2009
APR 17 '96 10:17 FR PAINT AND ENERGY MGT 810 776 2009 TO 813027396242 P.05/15
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In summary, a total annual savings of $ 388,185 was realized frd-h the full body
powder antichip project. $91,622 was realized from the 4.07 X 1010 BTU reduction
in the energy consumption. The material cost savings were $296, 563. The solid
waste savings was 540 tons and- $54,708, while the sewer and water intake cost
savings are $1,828 and $471, respectively. The reduction of air contaminants must
not be ignored.. Reductions of. 2308 tons of C02 , and 20,533 lbs of No, and other
pollutants were realized from the implementation of the powder system.
The only area identified as an added expense for the powder system is the
maintenance cost associated with the increased complexity of the new automated
equipment.
Although Chrysler has begun testing this process at other automobile manufacturing
facilities, it is an emerging technology, requiring continued development. The
development of application equipment and processes during this full body powder
antichip project will also be applicable to the future use of powder clearcoat. Assuming
that the powder clearcoat technology now under development becomes available by
the year 2000, Nordson Corporation, the leading powder equipment manufacturer, has
projected that there is the potential for thirteen (13) automotive full body powder
systems to be installed internationally by the year 2003. Chrysler has further
committed to install full body powder antichip systems with the launch of each new
vehicle. Technological advances, regulatory requirements, and the economic climate
for the automotive industry will all impact these projections.
Chrysler Corporation is a. member of the United States Council for Automotive
Research (U.S.C.A.R.), which is an organization that enables U.S. auto manufacturers
to cooperatively develop pre-competitive technology that will enhance the long term
competitiveness of its members. A Low Emission Paint Consortium (L.E.P.C.) has been
created within the U.S.C.A.R. organization. Its initial objective is to develop the use
of powder coatings in the automotive industry. This organization is a very viable means
of transferring powder antichip technology to our national competitors. The L.E.P.C.
began construction of a $20 million paint facility during the fall of 1995, which is
being designed to do experimental testing of new low and zero emission paints.This
facility will greatly enhance the development of powder and other low emission paint
technologies, while eliminating the risk of jeopardizing production in a plant.
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