We’re all familiar with preventative maintenance whether we know it or not. For example, this is what we’re doing when we have our cars or boilers serviced. Parts are then replaced according to the manufacturer’s schedule before they fail due to wear or age. In fact most cars these days have a “Condition Based Servicing” system. This simply alerts the driver when a service is due or a part needs replacing. But what is Condition Monitoring and where does our Machine AnalyserTM fit in?
The automotive industry is one of manufacturing’s great innovators and generally where they lead others follow. So it is probably no surprise to learn that another sector with high throughput, the packaging industry, has been looking at Condition Monitoring especially as a precursor to Predictive Maintenance. Condition Monitoring involves monitoring a machine and/or its components on a continual basis. The accumulated data is then used as a basis for assessing potential failure and taking pre-emptive measures to prevent unplanned downtime.
Fortunately technology has been developed in recent years which facilitates this. Our Machine AnalyserTM analyses data collected from PLCs providing insights on motors, drives and controllers. The data can highlight any past and current issues and hopefully potential ones before they arise. This can either be on a production line or across the site. In fact it’s almost like having an engineer keeping a constant eye on the diagnostics. It’s a non-intrusive, read-only process providing transparency on your motors, drives and controllers. Response time will be quicker as we already have the data and automated email alerts can also be set up based on your business needs.
So for 24/7 automated monitoring, to be ahead of the game, for a full-line overview and immediate alerts in the event of issues, talk to us about our Machine Analyser.