Grinding Water System

Challenge

There was no water purification system in the grinding area. Water is used to rinse, fill and clean during the grinding processes.

Solution

As a short-term solution, water was obtained from the Laboratory Millipore Water System. The sterile water was purchased from an external vendor. As a long-term solution, the required equipment for a new water purification system was purchased and installed on grinding area.  Ultimate Solutions supported the equipment purchase, installation, configuration, documentation and validation.

Benefits of installing a water system

A 12% labor cost avoidance and a $36,806 cost reduction were achieved by completing this project.

Author: Nataina Aviles, Sr Quality Engineer