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GUIDELINES TO DEVELOP A

CASE STUDY

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CASE STUDIES

OBJECTIVE

This stage is one of the most important ones inside the process of negotiation and penetration in one Mine or Mining Group. It is also the most effective way of differentiating ourselves from the competitors by means of our NCH Lubrication – Partners based on Trust.

A case study documents real savings and it measures the energy consumption, the temperature of operation, the line pressure, the system wear-out in the selected equipment before and after a system purge takes place, as well as the correct monitoring when adding high performance lubricants.

These case studies should totally involve the 4 key points of Top Down Selling:

1. Reduction of dead times2. Reduction of part replacement3. Reduction of lubricant consumption4. Increase in productivity and productiveness of equipment

However; to be successful at this step, the following guidelines on getting information must be followed word for word: reading of indicators, correct application and follow-up of tests at the right time; otherwise, the case studies will not have any impact.

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Step 1 – Getting Information

Selection of equipment or machinery for the Case Study

After a successful presentation addressed to the corporate sector with the CEO or superintendent or area chiefs, you must certainly have several case studies:

1. Define together with the decision maker (CEO or superintendent) which will be the most important and outstanding case studies that you must carry out. Preferably, to perform better monitoring, just commit yourself to no more than 3 case studies at the same time in the same mine.

2. Clearly identify on field the equipment, pieces or machinery where you will apply the case study and obtain the correct and complete information (follow all recommendations given in annex 1)

3. After you have this information, you can make a professional quotation for your first case studies (see annex 2)

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CASE STUDY

Getting Upfront Information

Objective:

1. Get 100% of the information stated in the chart.

2. Note down the names of everybody involved in the process.

3. Always carry your temperature gun and digital ammeter to verify the information. Do not falsify data as they would alter the case.

4. Verify the re-lubrication times and the exact quantities as well as the current product’s full name

5. The costs are indispensable for a good case study

Informacion GeneralNombre del Grupo Minero o MinaNombre(s) del SuperintendenteNombre del Jefe de AreaNombre del personal que estara acargo de la pruebaFecha de primer levantamientoInformacion del Equipo Nombre de la Maquinaria, equipo o componenteMarca del Lubricante actual (nombre completo):Costo grasa actual por Kg:Costo del Lubricante por litro o aerosol:Informacion del LubricanteCantidad de carga inicial del Lubricante (gr o Kg o Lt):Periodo de re lubricación:Cantidad del lubricante al re lubricar (gr o kg o lt):Tiempo de mantenimiento que se llevan en cada re lubricación (hrs. o dias):Informacion del comportamiento del equipoTemperatura de los rodamientos, bujes, ejes, etc.:Amperaje del equipo actualCondiciones de trabajo: Temperatura, polvillo, agua, carga pesada, ácidos, rpm, etc.Informacion de CostosCosto de operario de lubricación por hora:Cada cuanto tiempo se paraba la maquina:Costo de maquina parada:Costo de repuestos (rodamientos, bujes, pernos, ejes, etc.):Cada cuanto se cambiaban los repuestos (rodamientos, bujes, pernos, ejes, etc.):

LEVANTAMEINTO DE INFORMACION PARA CASO DE ESTUDIO

ANNEX 1 – The real form is annexed in Excel and it is ready to be printed. You should complete it 100%

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Step 2 – Quote or Purchase Order

Quotation and/or Getting a Purchase Order to run Case Study

As you already have the upfront information, that will help us quote in a professional way and get the purchase order, our benefits should be highlighted.

1. The first section of the quotation must include the client’s data, when the information was obtained and the background, that is: equipment or component, what do they currently use?, What problems were identified?, the amount of initial load, re-lubrication times, amount of product in re-lubrication.

2. The second section of the quotation must include the re-lubrication amounts and times concerning our lubricant (s). In case we use Bearing Purge or System Purge or Diesel Shield, specify the exact amount needed for pre-treatments.

3. The third section must include attachments with the qualities of each product to be used in the Case Study.

4. The quotation should highlight that NCH will be responsible for all expenses incurred in running the case study and that they will only be in charge of the product. Specify in complete containers in accordance with our packs and the total value of the Case Study.

5. Always attach the pre-authorized MSDS of each product.

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Step 2 – Quote or Purchase Order

ANNEX 2 – The real form is annexed in Power Point and it is ready to be filled in and to be sent by mail.

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Step 3 – Implementation

On-Field Implementation of Case Study

As you already have your purchase orders, you must be ready to perform the Case Study in the Mine. You should have the following material and information ready :

1. Request products in the agreed amounts from NCH warehouse.

2. Make an appointment in order to fix the date when you will visit them to run the Case Study (do not leave weeks or you will lose impact)

3. If possible and if it is not a big quantity, you can bring the products to the mine because the faster, the better.

4. Remember to bring several printed sheets of the form called Data for Case Study. One for each equipment (annex 3)

5. Bring your temperature gun, digital ammeter, the agreed products, printed safety sheets, your safety equipment as needed for the application, clean grease guns ( 1 for grease and for bearing p.)

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On-field Implementation of Case Study

6. Do not forget any material aforementioned, remember that we are advisors and as such, we need to have everything sorted out and ready in advance. One failure will make us look like another salesperson in the eyes of the client.

7. Apply the product and always remember to take notes before, during and after the application process (follow the recommendations on how to use each product)

8. The forms will contain all the information that you need to gather, do not include other data, do not give information on separate sheets. Never take notes without your forms.

9. These forms must be signed by the personnel in charge of the test on behalf of the mine. This will give more credibility to the information.

10. You will find one form for each type of application (grease, oils or sprays)

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Step 3 – Filling in the Form

Main Data

The Form has several items that you must fill in for each equipment that you will deal with in the Case Study

Always remember to request signatures from the person in charge of the test in the mine, and your signature in order to formalize the authenticity of the data.

Asesor / Especialista _______________________ Cliente ___________________________ Proceso de Produccion_______________

Equipo ___________________ Componente ___________________ Modelo # _________ Costo por paro (Hr)___________________

Lubricante Actual__________________ Lubricante recomendado (NCH)_____________________ Temp Ambiente _______________

Tiempos de re-lubricacion ________________________ Materiales o aleaciones especiales en el equipo_______________Cantidad de re-lubricacion ________________________ Tipo de contaminacion ___________________________________

INFORMACION DE SEGUIMIENTO ESTUDIO DE CASO

Fecha _____________

Signature of Advisor _________________________

Signature of Person in Charge _________________

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Case Study Step 3 – Filling in the Form

Main Data

• The form is designed for any type of lubricant.

• The form has spaces to take notes before, during cleanliness and while applying our lubricant.

• Whether the test is run in one or several bearings, there is enough space for each one.

•Area to take the amperage

AMPERES AMPERES AMPERES

Temp. C Temp. C Temp. C Temp. C Temp. C Temp. C Temp. C PRESION EN LINEA

NEGRO ROJO AZUL

Rolamamiento Rolamamiento Motor Motor FILTROS FILTROS RESERV PRINCIPAL (208, 230 volt)

(208, 230 volt)

(208, 230 volt)

1er punto 2do punto 1er punto 2do punto 1er punto 2do punto (PSI) MARRON NARANJA AMARILLO

(460 volt) (460 volt) (460 volt)

LEITURAS

c/ S ou B.Purge

LEITURAS

Con Lubricante de NCH

LEITURAS

INICIAIS (lube atual)

Fecha

Hora

Puntos de Medicion

ANNEX 3 – The real form is annexed in Excel and it is ready to be printed.

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Case Study Step 3 – Filling in the Form

How to fill in the information form

1. It is really simple, just follow the requested information.

2. You must have the exact data of each equipment, as well as their re-lubrication times and quantities.

3. BEFORE “CLEANING” THE SYSTEM WITH System Purge or Bearing Purge (if applicable) – Register the temperature of the environment, time of day, number of hours that the equipment operated during the day.

4. Take a sample (hot) of the oil that the client is currently using so that the client can see the status of its lubricant.

5. While the equipment operates under normal conditions, register:• Temperature of Engine• Temperature of Bearings• Temperature of Oil Filter• Temperature of Oil in the Reservoir • Pressure of Hydraulic Lines before and after in the filters.• Amperage (Amp) in all the lines• NOTE: Bring a marker to take again the temperature always at the same

point

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Case Study Step 3 – Filling in the Form

How to fill in the information form

1. It is really simple, just follow the requested information.

2. You must have the exact data of each equipment, as well as their re-lubrication times and quantities.

3. BEFORE “CLEANING” THE SYSTEM WITH System Purge or Bearing Purge (if applicable) – Register the temperature of the environment, time of day, number of hours that the equipment operated during the day.

4. Take a sample (hot) of the oil that the client is currently using so that the client can see the status of its lubricant.

5. While the equipment operates under normal conditions, register:• Temperature of Engine• Temperature of Bearings• Temperature of Oil Filter• Temperature of Oil in the Reservoir • Pressure of Hydraulic Lines before and after in the filters.• Amperage (Amp) in all the lines• NOTE: Bring a marker to take again the temperature always at the same

point

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Case Study Step 3 – Filling in the Form

6. In case of using Bearing, you should consider loading the system completely and leave it operate for 90 minutes; then, apply the same quantity of Bearing P. again and leave it for 90 more minutes. Remember to take notes of temperatures, and note down the time when you took them. Then, apply Premalube Xtreme

7. In case of using System Purge, remember to verify your dilution and re-circulation time chart. When draining the system, take a sample of the product and compare it with the oil before cleanliness. Show it to your client.

8. When draining used oil, change filters, retainers, and add NCH Oil / Grease

9. Take notes now with the new lubricant in operation and make sure that the workload in the equipment is the same as in previous measurements / readings.

10. Take notes for one week or for the time set forth later, in operation and making sure that the workload in the equipment is the same as in previous measurements / readings.

11. DO NOT FORGET to take pictures of the equipment during the whole process in order to be able to document the Case Study.

Provide the Client with a detailed Report of the Case Study

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Step 4 – Case Study Report

Balancines 400 grs x equipoRelubricacion

cada 3 diasCosto parada

maquinaCOSTO mensual

Grasa Kluber $ 128.00 $ 32.00 $ 8,000 $4,448Grasa Premalube XT $ 114.00 $ 4.30 No $ 157.00

Diferencia Costo Mensual

$4,291

Costo anual con de NCH

AHORRO

$51,492

AHORRO ANUAL PROYECTADO

Costo anual antes de NCH

$ 53,376 $ 1,884.00

Tipo de Negócio: Gestamp (Autopartista)

Ciudad: Córdoba Contacto: Fernando Tissera (0351) 4147-000

País: Argentina

Representante Comercial: Gustavo Ochoba

Problema: Lubricación en bujes y rodamiento• Lubricación en bujes y rodamiento de balancines no resistía las condiciones de trabajo. Re lubricación constante en horno de temple. En uso 3 clases de grasas de Kluber. Paradas mensuales por roturas con un costo aproximado de $ 8000

•Solución:• PREMALUBE XTREME (NCH)Se dio SPV haciendo la primera aplicación en bujes y rodamientos nuevos. Se explico como eliminar grasas en uso antes de aplicar Premalube Xtream.

•Resultados:• Luego de estar aplicada mas de 90 días, no se produjeron paradas por recambio de piezas y se extendió el intervalo de lubricación a 4 veces (1 vez cada 20 días)

Estudio de Caso NCH LubricationPremalube Xtreme

DATOS:Grasa Kluber: $ 320 / kgGrasa Premalube Xtreme : $ 286 Parada equipos: $ 8000 incluido repuestos, lucro cesante y Mano Obra. Cada 60 días una parada.Re lubricación: 100 gs cada 3 días con competencia.

Annex 4 – Form in PP ready to substitute information

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Step 4 – Case Study Report

OBJECTIVE

• The objective of the Case Study Report is to register on paper all the benefits achieved in the tests. It is important to organize everything you documented coherently and in the pre-established form.

• Quantify the savings in all senses: labor, replacement of parts, consumption of lubricant and productivity of machinery. Only then, we will comply with the 4 premises of Partners based on Trust.

• Remember to take photos of the equipment before and after, so that they can see the benefits.

• Never lose the data forms and the initial form. The CEO or superintendent may request a verification of the data. If it has the signature of the person in charge, it will be definitely credible.

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Step 4 – How to fill in the Report

1. Specify the product or products you used to perform your case study.

2. General Information of the Client, city where the plant is located, country and name of Technical Advisor.

3. Data of the Lubricant that was used before, price per kg. or Lt., data of our product, how often they had dead times, labor costs, re-lubrication times, etc.

4. Photographs of machinery

5. Informative Chart, all problems they had with the former lubricant must be recorded here, as well as the costs it generated, how often there were shutdowns. What is the solution and what benefits the new product brings. And what were the quantitative and qualitative results.

Balancines 400 grs x equipoRelubricacion

cada 3 diasCosto parada

maquinaCOSTO mensual

Grasa Kluber $ 128.00 $ 32.00 $ 8,000 $4,448Grasa Premalube XT $ 114.00 $ 4.30 No $ 157.00

Diferencia Costo Mensual

$4,291

Costo anual con de NCH

AHORRO

$51,492

AHORRO ANUAL PROYECTADO

Costo anual antes de NCH

$ 53,376 $ 1,884.00

Tipo de Negócio: Gestamp (Autopartista)

Ciudad: Córdoba Contacto: Fernando Tissera (0351) 4147-000

País: Argentina

Representante Comercial: Gustavo Ochoba

Problema: Lubricación en bujes y rodamiento• Lubricación en bujes y rodamiento de balancines no resistía las condiciones de trabajo. Re lubricación constante en horno de temple. En uso 3 clases de grasas de Kluber. Paradas mensuales por roturas con un costo aproximado de $ 8000

•Solución:• PREMALUBE XTREME (NCH)Se dio SPV haciendo la primera aplicación en bujes y rodamientos nuevos. Se explico como eliminar grasas en uso antes de aplicar Premalube Xtream.

•Resultados:• Luego de estar aplicada mas de 90 días, no se produjeron paradas por recambio de piezas y se extendió el intervalo de lubricación a 4 veces (1 vez cada 20 días)

Estudio de Caso NCH LubricationPremalube Xtreme

DATOS:Grasa Kluber: $ 320 / kgGrasa Premalube Xtreme : $ 286 Parada equipos: $ 8000 incluido repuestos, lucro cesante y Mano Obra. Cada 60 días una parada.Re lubricación: 100 gs cada 3 días con competencia.

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Step 5 – REQUEST

What to do when presenting the Case Study Report

1. Prepare your final report and estimate the necessary volumes for equipment operation for the next 3 months.

2. Prepare your quotation for that request.

3. Decide on a date to meet the Mine Superintendent or CEO and the people involved in the purchase process

4. From now on you are not an advisor anymore and you become a Sales Specialist

5. Close aggressively and start billing your FIRST BIG MINING ORDERFIRST BIG MINING ORDER