Through the years, MSP Seals has supported a range of projects with complete rotary seal solutions. We have experience working with clients in various industries, including automotive customers, industrial manufacturers, and others, using robust and repeatable processes to enhance part quality and maintain consistent output.
In this case study, learn how we work with customers to deliver custom sealing solutions in line with functional and operational requirements.
The Challenge: Fragmented Sourcing and Hidden Costs
Customers often face complications when sourcing components like rotary seals from multiple vendors. In this case, a client was purchasing only the seal itself and relying on other suppliers for the seal holder and assembly. This fragmented process required multiple part numbers and pricing while creating numerous logistical inefficiencies, including arranging transportation between vendors.
The customer was unaware that this approach was driving unnecessary costs and logistical complexity.
Initial Customer Setup
The client was sourcing their rotary seal from MSP Seals but using another vendor to fabricate the metal seal holder. After that, the components were sent to a third-party for assembly. While the seal was received without issue, the overall process introduced higher costs, delays, and inefficiencies. MSP Seals recognized during an on-site visit that the customer could benefit from a more integrated solution.
Custom Rotary Seal Assembly
MSP Seals provided a custom rotary seal including the seal holder, and delivered it as a fully assembled unit. By combining previously separate components and supplying a complete part and assembly for the customer, MSP Seals simplified the procurement and assembly process. This seal solution eliminated the need for multiple vendors, allowing the customer to work with just one supplier instead of three.
Results and Impact
By bringing the problem the customer was facing up early in the process, MSP Seals demonstrated its commitment to proactive problem-solving and value-driven partnerships, with a resulting positive impact for the customer in several key areas:
- Cost savings. The customer saved 22% on the total cost of goods by consolidating procurement and assembly.
- Operational efficiency. Reduced time spent coordinating between multiple vendors, streamlining inventory management.
- Simplified ordering. One part number replaced multiple parts, minimizing errors and administrative overhead.
- Enhanced supplier partnership. MSP Seals’s proactive engagement demonstrated value beyond just the seal, providing engineering insight and supply chain optimization.
This consultative approach illustrates how MSP Seals works closely with clients to not just supply parts but optimize the entire supply chain while providing expert support.
Choose MSP Seals Seal for One-Stop Sealing Solutions
Thanks to the experience and insight of the experts at MSP Seals, Inc., customers across industries can obtain seals without the challenges of fragmented sourcing, pricing, or logistical issues. MSP Seals continues to partner with clients by identifying hidden opportunities, delivering reliable, integrated sealing products and services that enhance operational performance and simplify supply chains. We provide custom-engineered and molded sealing options, along with standard and custom seal kits to enable optimal performance.
To learn more about MSP Seals and how our standard and custom sealing solutions support machinery performance in different industries, reach out to our team today.
