Ultrasound-Assisted Remote Bearing Monitoring & Lubrication.
Several factors play a role in proper regreasing. It is important to know not just when to lubricate but also how much grease to add and how to apply it properly without causing unnecessary contamination. A lubrication program that is well-versed in these elements comes from having the necessary training, tools, and staff requirements in place. This need for resources (along with lack of education) is one of the key reasons organisations neglect to improve their lubrication programs, despite the importance of lubrication in minimising downtime, fostering reliability and ultimately increasing profitability.
Knowing the extent of this problem, UE Systems, the world leader in ultrasonic instruments & training solutions, has developed an industry-first Ultrasound Assisted Remote Bearing Monitoring & Lubrication system. Using ultrasonic technology and the power of prescriptive monitoring, lubrication teams can use this new technology to monitor bearing friction and remotely lubricate their equipment when required.
How Does it Work?
The principle of operation is based on the use of ultrasound technology to monitor bearing friction and detect the moment grease is needed. It is supported by the market-leading 16-channel IIoT Bearing Monitoring System and offers access to a cloud-based dashboard and alert-deployment platform.
Users can view metrics such as the remaining grease level, volume of lubricant used and time between cycles, which helps to monitor the state of the equipment and track cost savings. In harmony with the power of Ultrasound technology, this innovation provides organisations with a game-changing opportunity to monitor, identify and rectify bearing issues independent of time or location.
Protect Your Equipment
Poor lubrication practices account for 50% of machine failures. While traditional regreasing methods are relatively cheap to implement, it almost always results in over or under lubrication, leading to suboptimal bearing function. Investing in this technology will play a significant role in preventing machine failure by eliminating guesswork.
Lubrication Anytime, Anywhere
Regardless of industry, time is one of the most valuable assets a plant has. This new innovation allows for remote monitoring and lubrication of bearings, reducing the time spent on lubrication practices by up to 95 percent. Those extra hours can now be allocated to other means of improvement, such as establishing other procedures to improve efficiency.
For Industries that are interested in improving their lubrication programs or condition-monitoring activities, this technology provides an easy way to get started with a more holistic solution. The system delivers reader-friendly reporting and integrates with your organisation’s CMMS, automatically documenting work orders as they are completed. Incorporating this technology can significantly improve the state of machines that may have already been on the way to bearing failure under an interval-based approach.
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