Crosshead Replacement Calculator

Use this calculator to find out how quickly upgrading a leaking head could begin to save you money.

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A. Leakage from a worn head requires cleaning. Labor costs can be reduced by eliminating this downtime.
Cleanings per Week
Frequency of Crosshead Cleanings Due to Leakage (Avg. # per Week)
Downtime (Minutes)
Downtime Caused by Crosshead Cleaning (Avg. # of Minutes per Cleaning)
Hourly Labor Cost
Avg. Labor Cost per Hour (Fully Loaded)
Annual Labor Cost Due to Leakage
B. A worn crosshead causes scrap. A new crosshead with an optimal design will reduce scrap.
Average Material Cost per Run
Current Scrap Rate (%)
Projected Scrap Rate (%)
Projected Scrap Rate with New Head Assembly
Average # of Runs per Week
Annual Excess Cost of Scrap
Results
Total Annual Cost Savings
Proposed Crosshead Replacement Cost
Payback (Years)
Return on Investment (1 Year)

A. Leakage from a worn head requires cleaning. Labor costs can be reduced by eliminating this downtime.