New Delhi: NLC India Limited has achieved a significant milestone in quality improvement, with its Mine-I “PINNACLE” Quality Circle Team winning the Gold Award at the 36th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC), organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Madurai Chapter.
The team received the prestigious recognition for its innovative project titled “Reduction of Working Temperature in SME Machines Belt Gearbox Using Air Flow Inductive Pipe.” The project focuses on reducing gearbox operating temperatures through an indigenous and cost-effective maintenance solution.
The achievement highlights the team’s commitment to quality improvement, teamwork, equipment reliability and self-reliant engineering practices.
NLCIL Mine-I Team Recognised for Innovative Gearbox Solution
The PINNACLE Quality Circle Team was recognised for developing a practical solution to address the issue of high operating temperatures in belt gearboxes used in SME machines.
The project, presented at the 36th CCQC, demonstrates the team’s efforts to identify operational challenges and develop an effective engineering solution using available resources.
By focusing on temperature reduction, the initiative aims to support better equipment performance and more reliable maintenance practices.
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Airflow-Based Project Aims to Improve Equipment Reliability
The project, titled “Reduction of Working Temperature in SME Machines Belt Gearbox Using Air Flow Inductive Pipe,” introduces an indigenous approach to managing gearbox operating temperatures.
According to the information shared by NLC India Limited, the solution offers several operational benefits:
- Reduced operating temperature: Helps lower the working temperature of belt gearboxes in SME machines.
- Improved equipment reliability: Supports more dependable machine performance.
- Enhanced machine availability: Helps improve overall equipment availability for operations.
- Cost-effective maintenance: Provides an indigenous solution aimed at addressing the maintenance challenge economically.
The initiative reflects the application of practical engineering ideas to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.
Gold Award Highlights Quality Circle and Continuous Improvement Efforts
The Gold Award at the 36th CCQC recognises the PINNACLE team’s efforts in applying Quality Circle principles to solve an operational problem.
Quality Circle practices encourage employees to work collaboratively, identify workplace challenges and develop solutions that improve productivity, quality and operational performance.
The achievement also reinforces the importance of continuous improvement and teamwork in developing reliable and cost-effective engineering solutions.
NLC India Limited congratulated Team PINNACLE on the recognition, which highlights the contribution of employee-led innovation to operational improvement.
About NLC India Limited
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, the company operates in lignite mining, coal mining and power generation, including renewable energy. It plays an important role in supporting India’s energy requirements through its mining and power generation operations.
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