Honda case study

Magcat reduced scale, cut energy use, and lowered running costs for Honda’s compressor cooling system.

Client: Honda
Region: Thailand
Application: Cooling water for compressors
Sector: Manufacturing
Product: Magcat water conditioner

Honda has operated in Bangkok since 1965, producing automobiles, motorcycles, and power tools for the Asian market. At its manufacturing plant, a bank of 220 kW air compressors and dryers provides compressed air for production processes. These systems generate large amounts of heat, requiring continuous cooling with circulated water.

The challenge

Despite the installation of a costly softening and chemical dosing system, scale continued to form inside compressors and pipelines

Heavy deposits led to frequent maintenance, downtime, and reduced system reliability

Circulating pumps experienced pressure losses of 68%, resulting in an increased workload and energy demand

Ongoing costs included chemicals and salt, frequent descaling, part replacements, and higher electricity bills

The solution

A Magcat conditioner was installed on the feed line to one compressor during a six-month trial. Engineers collected baseline data before installation and monitored scale formation, pressure losses, and pump performance throughout the trial.