Increase Gearbox Reliability with Conditional Monitoring

03/01/2020

Facilities typically schedule gearbox maintenance and replacement regularly. Unfortunately, some incidents happen where a gearbox can break down unexpectantly. These breakdowns can be due to normal wear and tear or a more significant event.

Advantages of installing a Conditional Monitoring tools are:

1. Optimizing a gearbox maintenance schedule

2. Extending the life of your gearboxes

3. Reliable prediction of a failing gearbox

4. Preventing expensive damage

When it comes to industrial gearbox maintenance, it's always better to be proactive, than reactive. Without Conditional Monitoring tools, it's not easy to precisely predict gearbox failure. When gearbox failure occurs, it can lead to unplanned downtime that can further affect production output. This ripple effect can cost your company thousands in lost revenue and gearbox repair or replacement costs.

Looking to take advantage of technology and installing devices in your facility? Our CycloSmart is the answer. This Conditional Monitoring tool uses two types of sensors to monitor your industrial gearboxes.

1. Vibration Sensors: The vibration sensor is a MEMS type sensor that comes with a 3m length of cable with a field Wireable connector to allow for easy installation in the field.

2. Temperature sensor – The temperature RTD is used for constant temperature monitoring of any component. It delivers a 4-20ma signal that is recorded for future reference allows for two alarm levels per temperature channel.

More and more companies are diving into Industry 4.0 and IIoT trends. Why aren't you? By detecting early warning signals and the ability to schedule regular maintenance, your company can be ahead of gearbox issues. It has shown that condition monitoring can be key to ensuring the reliability of a network, and assist in carefully controlling operational and capital costs.

About Sumitomo Drive Technologies

Sumitomo Drive Technologies has been trusted by many to provide quality products and innovative solutions to help our customers solve their complex challenges. This rich history has made us a leading manufacturer of power transmission and control products such as gearmotors and industrial gearboxes for a wide variety of applications for leading brands around the globe. For more information about our products and services, please contact us.

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