Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Do you know how much your cleaning system really costs?
To make a truly economic decision when purchasing a cleaning system, it is not enough to consider only the purchase price. Over the course of a cleaning system’s lifecycle, costs arise that should be taken into account before making a purchase in order to make an informed decision.
So if you want to buy an truly econimic cleaning system, you need to look at the big picture not just a seemingly lower purchase price.
We’ll calculate the TCO of your cleaning system for free.
1. How much detergent is consumed?
Longer bath life, lower consumption of detergent & water and energy savings:
All of this can be achieved by cleaning with modern low-temperature detergents from kolb. They deliver thorough and consistent cleaning results at temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 45 °C, which in turn reduces the energy required to heat the tanks. Lower temperatures also mean less evaporation, which extends bath life and reduces water consumption.
In addition, low-temperature cleaning protects the cleaning system’s materials, thereby extending its service life.
When cleaning at 70 °C instead of 30 °C, the detergent consumption increases by up to 400 %.
2. How much water is used per cycle?
Water-saving and water-recycling technologies such as the ClosedLoop process reduce water consumption in the cleaning system and make disposal easier and less frequent.
Using ClosedLoop or CrossLoop technology can save up to 90 % of water consumption* compared to OpenLoop rinsing.
* depending on contamination and system configuration
3. How much energy does my system require?
Cleaning systems with low power consumption can eliminate the need for high-power electrical installations and improve cost-effectiveness through energy savings. While low-temperature cleaning is a key factor in reducing energy consumption, efficient pumps and heating and drying elements also contribute to energy savings of up to 50 %* compared to high-temperature cleaning at 70 - 90 °C.
* depending on contamination and system configuration
4. How much maintenance does my system require?
Annual maintenance vs. frequent downtime highlights why the quality of installed components is critical. High-quality, durable components in a cleaning system reduce lifecycle maintenance costs and support consistent, uninterrupted production.