Annual Saving of 50,000 Euros, Manual Maintenance Effort Reduced

The vibration sensors are connected to a cloud-based server, which permits remote online monitoring of the entire product life cycle by the Schaeffler Operation and Maintenance Team in collaboration with Schaeffler experts. Any machine malfunctions are reported at an early stage, enabling corrective measures to be initiated.

Schaeffler SmartCheck

As an online measuring system for decentralized machine and process parameter monitoring, SmartCheck is suitable for monitoring individual production-critical machines. This maintenance solution provides an early warning system and visualization of incipient damage.

The multi-channel system monitors the vibration of several motors simultaneously via OPC/UA. The ProLink CMS integrated into the process environment provides an alarm status for each machine in addition to characteristic values as an indicator of machine health.

Schaeffler ProLink CMS

Schaeffler ProLink CMS is used to monitor several production-critical machines. The vibration monitoring solution is particularly suitable for machines with variable operating conditions and harsh ambient conditions such as surface temperatures in excess of 70 °C. Measurement data are exchanged via the fieldbus.

This wireless solution continuously monitors all rotating machines in the plant. Four months after installation, OPTIME successfully detected incipient motor damage in one of the cooling units, enabling the maintenance team to implement corrective measures and thereby prevent machine failure.

Schaeffler OPTIME

OPTIME is a cost-effective, wireless, and scalable solution that monitors hundreds of rotating machines with constant operating conditions. The solution consists of wireless sensors, a gateway, and a digital service. The gateway receives the data from the sensors and transmits these to the Schaeffler cloud. The data are analyzed via the digital service and a failure diagnosis is generated on the basis of algorithms. The customer receives clear statements about the condition of machinery via a mobile application.

The gas-driven single-point lubrication system is particularly suitable for machines which are difficult to access and can provide lubrication for up to 12 months. In contrast to manual lubrication, this solution is less time-consuming, more accurate, and cost-effective for the maintenance team.

Schaeffler CONCEPT1

Screw into place, set the time interval, and you’re ready to go! The CONCEPT1 is ready for immediate use and can be installed easily and without the need for special tools. The lubricator can be filled with lubricants a total of three times. This significantly reduces the amount of waste and the ecological footprint. The flexible and cost-effective solution is particularly suitable for machines that are difficult to access and, thanks to ATEX certification, can also be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. By the way – the cartridge can be filled with other lubricants. Contact Schaeffler for more information.