About ICL Group
ICL Group Ltd. (formerly Israel Chemicals Ltd.) is a multi-national manufacturing concern that develops, produces and markets fertilizers, metals and other special-purpose chemical products.
ICL serves primarily three markets: agriculture, food and engineered materials. They produce approximately a third of the world's bromine and are the world's sixth-largest potash producer.
Showerheads
Clogging Interval (Before)
The Challenge
The Facility
The factory offers approximately 70 showerheads for shift use, with 3 shifts per day. All showerheads are activated at the same time before workers leave for home.
The Problem
- Showerheads and heat exchangers clogged every 2 weeks
- Regular maintenance required constantly
- A full-time employee was hired just to open clogs and clean showerheads
Location
Company: ICL Group Ltd.
Location: Israel
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Vulcan Installation
Model: Vulcan 5000
Area: Return water pipe of the heating system
Application: 70 showerheads + heat exchangers
The Test & Results
The Test Method
The showerheads were not cleaned before Vulcan was installed to see if there was a change. This provided a true before/after comparison.
After 2 Months
"The maintenance person told the manager that the Vulcan water treatment helped, the showerheads did not need to be treated and the pipes were not clogged."
Quantifiable Impact
Before
Clogging every 2 weeks
Full-time employee dedicated to cleaning
2-Month Test
No cleaning performed
No maintenance needed
Labor Savings
Full-time employee no longer needed for showerhead maintenance
Benefits for Industrial Facilities
70 Showerheads
All protected from scale
Heat Exchangers
No more clogging
Labor Savings
Full-time employee repurposed
2-Week Interval
Eliminated completely
| Max Pipe Diameter: | 2 inches |
| Max Water Flow: | 35 GPM |
| Wattage: | 2.0 W |
| Dimensions: | 5.9" x 3.3" x 1.2" |
| Pipe Materials: | All types |
| Maintenance: | Zero |
- Model: Vulcan 5000
- Location: ICL Group, Israel
- Application: Return water pipe of heating system
- Protected: 70 showerheads + heat exchangers
- Result: No clogging after 2 months
From 2-Week Headaches to Set-and-Forget
ICL's case study is a powerful example of hidden costs. A full-time employee was dedicated to cleaning 70 showerheads every two weeks. After Vulcan, that labor was eliminated, heat exchangers stayed clean, and the problem simply disappeared.
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About the Author
Waslix provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention using Vulcan technology. This case study documents a Vulcan 5000 installation protecting 70 showerheads and heat exchangers at ICL Group's chemical factory in Israel.
