RENAULT Ayrton Senna

Renault Ayrton Senna Factory at Curitiba, Brazil
Production of Renault Scenic and Clio vehicles. At September 2000, the factory featured 1,500 dependants. Application of sealants with automatic and manual stations. Estimated production for both models: 40 cars an hour
 Previous Situation
• Use of sealants in 200-kilo containers
• Discontinuous sealant distribution to assembly lines
• Improper plant size for production rates with new models, as previous production was some 20 cars an hour
 Present Situation
• Sealant distribution stations sized for automatic and manual operation
• Sealant storage in 6,000-kilo tanks
• Product transfer station from supply to 6,000 kilo tanks
• Rigid circulation control sized to minimise load losses and maximise pump efficiency
 
 Advantages
• Uniform sealant distribution with no pressure or delivery drops
• Product management in 1,000-kilo tanks with ensuing:
• Product purchasing savings
• Disposal cost reduction
• Simpler management
• Cleaner working environment
• Simpler management of the entire distribution hall by interfacing with a dedicated PLC monitoring all pump operations and product level inside the tanks