Lutze Group press release on May 24, 2024 at 14:00 a.m. CET
RWE, a leading player in energy, has awarded the Lutze Group a significant contract to line 67 train wagons transporting topsoil needed for relandscaping from its Hambach lignite mine to the soil storage area. This collaboration marks a pivotal step towards addressing caking, corrosion, and wear issues on their railway wagons, thereby further streamlining their operations, and increasing RWE’s transport capacity.
Caking, corrosion, and wear challenges have long plagued the efficiency of RWE’s soil transportation. Frequently needed cleaning and maintenance results in additional costs and time constraints for RWE. The accumulation of material residue not only hampers operational flow but also compromises safety due to increased wagon weight and extended braking distances.
After rigorous testing of various solutions, RWE identified Lutze Group as the partner of choice, opting for two distinct lining solutions. Twenty wagons will be equipped with Luwiloc ceramic epoxy spray coating, and forty-seven wagons will benefit from Lutze’s PE-SIL lining solution. Both solutions are known for their durability and adhesion-reducing properties.
The Luwiloc as well as PE-SIL solution promise significant benefits to RWE, including reduced cleaning requirements, optimized tipping processes, and prolonged wagon lifespan. The Luwiloc sprayable ceramic/epoxy coating, with its thin-layer application, ensures a smooth surface with minimal friction, while the PE-SIL lining (UHMW-PE plates installed via stud welded bolts) additionally boasts interchangeability.
Despite their little differences, both solutions are geared towards enhancing operational efficiency by minimizing maintenance costs, downtime, and operational disruptions.
The implementation timeline for these solutions is already underway, with Luwiloc installation scheduled for completion by week 28 and PE-SIL lining expected to be finalized by week 47.
This strategic partnership underscores Lutze Group's commitment to innovation and sustainability, aligning seamlessly with the needs of RWE's logistics experts for a more efficient and eco-conscious transportation process.
Lutze is a leading provider of wear protection & conveying, rock & minerals processing and polyurethane technology solutions catering to many different materials processing industries. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Lutze Group delivers tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and prolong equipment lifespan.
The Lutze Group, with headquarters in Einbeck Germany, has entities in 6 European countries and employs around 500 people in more than 40 sites. In 2024, our net sales will reach about EUR 100 million. Quality makes the difference.
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For more information, please contact:
Luwiloc solution - Jürgen Keller, Manager Wear Protection & Spray Coating, mobile phone +49 162-780 42 65, e-mail juergen.keller@lutze-group.com
PE-SIL solution - Johannes Klöpper, Product & Project Manager, mobile phone +49 151-42 63 47 83, e-mail johannes.kloepper@lutze-group.com
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