Hauni TIP: Small Changes, Big Impact

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is an indicator used by a growing number of customers as a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of their production. The key values in OEE are the availability, performance, and quality. These scores can decline over the years and the gap in performance between old and new machines is widened still further by technological progress.

“Customers often feel comfortable with their existing equipment and want solutions that are specifically designed to upgrade these tried and trusted systems. We are constantly expanding the range of offers we supply specifically for this purpose within our TIP program,” explains Sven Starsetzki, product consultant for the technical improvement program. “We already have around 300 of these silver bullets aimed at modernizing, improving, and optimizing all Hauni machines. These cover everything from individual components to complete subassemblies and even integrated total solutions. The smart monitoring system (SMS) is one good example of a total solution. Its sensors provide continuous monitoring of the fan, gearbox, and other cigarette maker modules and send operators timely reports that allow them considerable flexibility in scheduling maintenance work.”

Ever more customers are taking advantage of the workshops at which TIP experts offer targeted, individual advice about the best ways to use the various TIPs in their own plants.

“Our experts take into account the condition of the machinery on-site and develop a bespoke program of maintenance, modernization, and training that is tailored precisely to the customer’s objectives and maintenance strategy, e.g. increasing efficiency or improving product quality,” continues Starsetzki. “In complex areas, such as loose ends, we are happy to offer customers the benefit of our precise analysis and consulting services in order to determine the best possible combination of measures. In simpler cases, customers will soon be able to order TIPs from the Hauni Webshop. We offer an extensive range of products and services to guarantee that every customer receives the best possible solution for his needs.”