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Wireless monitoring enhances safety in agricultural operations

4th October 2024 A leading agricultural enterprise and key employer in the rural eastern Free State has implemented the use of a wireless and digital measurement tool to enhance the safety of its service and maintenance teams. The VKB Group says its use of the advanced technology sets a new safety standard in the... →

Remote monitoring on mines

2nd August 2024 The use of data analytics and dedicated algorithms is further enhancing proactive maintenance by enabling more detailed analysis from data generated by machinery such as drills, loaders and trucks. Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says its remote monitoring service (RMS) has rapidly evolved from... →

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions uses data to analyse machine health

On-the-go machine health monitoring

2nd August 2024 A Bluetooth-enabled, handheld sensor that monitors the health of rotating machinery by means of a mobile iOS and Android apps, can be used to identify developing issues and mitigates potential failures by initiating predictive maintenance. SKF says its QuickCollect sensor is ideal for service,... →

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SKF QuickCollect displays machine data

Mine hoist management upgraded

15th February 2024 An updated digital monitoring and optimisation suite is said to improve the performance and reliability of mine hoists. ABB Ability’s Smart Hoisting allows for further integration to cloud solutions and includes new features such as the ABB Drive System Monitoring and additional key performance... →

ABB Drive System

Early detection through noise monitoring

19th August 2023 Monitoring noise in industrial equipment and machine components allows for the early detection of errors and preventative maintenance in machinery. The SKF TKST 21 stethoscope can be used for noise monitoring in a range of industry sectors including power plants, automotive, recycling, materials... →

The SKF TKST 21 stethoscope monitors noise in industrial equipment

Diagnostic tool improves condition monitoring

30th July 2023 SKF has added to its Microlog Analyzer portfolio of data collection devices with the recent introduction of its Microlog Analyzer dBX. The tool is said to offer faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power and can be used in a range of industries including pulp and paper, food and... →

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SKF's Microlog Analyzer dBX can be used as a portable diagnostic tool

Remote monitoring helps boost productivity

28th June 2023 A remote monitoring system is designed to help achieve optimum machine performance by actively monitoring all the available data points on equipment in a factory. Atlas Copco’s SmartLink connectivity platform is a Web portal that tracks vital signs, self-diagnoses, assesses, and translates data... →

Atlas Copco SmartLink 2.0 remote monitoring system

Diagnostic tool added to condition monitoring portfolio

11th June 2023 SKF has extended its range of data collection devices with a new model that it says offers faster measurement collection and greater diagnostic power. The new SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX tool can be used as a standalone troubleshooting tool or as part of a comprehensive predictive maintenance... →

The SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX diagnostic tool

Early detection system for overheating of cables now available in SA

12th May 2023 Energy management and automation specialists Schneider Electric has unveiled its PowerLogic HeatTag, described as a smart sensor for early detection of overheating of wire connections or cables that analyses switchboard gas and particles and provides alerts before smoke or insulator browning can... →

PowerLogic HeatTag from Schneider Electric

Predictive maintenance reduces downtime

3rd March 2023 Unplanned downtime is recognised as a leading cause of loss of productivity in manufacturing, resulting in output delays and unsatisfied customers. According to a report by Deloitte, entitled ‘Predictive maintenance and the smart factory’, it is estimated that unplanned downtime costs industrial... →

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Schneider Electric offers field services solutions

After-sales support aims to lower costs

7th October 2022 Support offered by original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can help customers to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) by helping to measure the condition and performance of equipment. Systems and services that help to predict customers’ future needs and maintenance intervals can all help optimise... →

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Kwatani offers aftermarket support for its products

Miniature sensors for confined spaces

8th April 2022 A range of compact sensors from ifm electronic are designed to be used in hard-to-reach places or where lightweight units are required. Part of the PL54 series, ifm’s new miniature pressure sensors feature a flush-mount diaphragm seal with G1/4 thread directly welded to the sensor. The measuring... →

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ifm electronic offers a range of compact sensors for a variety of applications

App allows remote predictive maintenance of gearless mill drive systems

17th February 2022 A new application (app) allows mine operators to check gearless mill drive (GMD) performance from anywhere by means of a smartphone or tablet. Global technology company ABB has updated its ABB Ability predictive maintenance for grinding, moving it to a cloud-based platform that includes the... →

A new application from ABB allows for remote monitoring of gearless mill drive performance

Ultrasonic imaging camera detects compressed air leaks and electrical discharge

14th January 2022 Ultrasonic imaging is a relatively new technology that can help industrial companies maximise uptime, efficiency and safety, with applications in the detection of compressed air discharge or leaks, as well as electrical discharge and condition monitoring in the power generation sector. RS... →

Ultrasonic-imaging camera from FLIR , supplied by RS Components

New condition monitoring for conveyor belts

24th June 2021 A new condition monitoring digital service, tailor-made for predictive maintenance of conveyor belts has recently been launched. Belt damage can cause significant production downtime in mines and processing plants with in-person inspections typically carried out to determine the condition of... →

The ABB Ability condition monitoring for belts is tailor-made for predictive maintenance of conveyor belts

Digital transformation boosts manufacturing into Industry 4.0

5th February 2021 SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global leading digital solutions provider SMS group offers a range of smart products and services designed to enhance opportunities for new business models and provide long-term added value for plant operators in the form of enhanced plant performance and... →

SMS group uses automation and digitilasation to offer manufacturing solutions

Electrical loggers help reduce energy costs

15th January 2021 Energy is a significant contributor to costs in the industrial sector but, as a variable cost, it can be monitored and managed to find opportunities for energy savings. COMTEST’s Fluke 1732/1734 three-phase energy loggers are designed to identify sources of electrical energy waste. The tools are... →

Fluke 1732 and 1734 three-phase energy loggers

Water boosting system improves energy efficiency

8th January 2021 Managing electricity costs of buildings such as residential and business blocks, hotels and industrial facilities includes ensuring that the correct pressure and volume of water is maintained by means of a reliable, energy efficient system. The Grundfos Hydro Multi Pump Control (MPC) booster... →

The Grundfos Hydro MPB booster system offers an advanced intelligent cascade controller to improve energy efficiency.

Multifunctional sensor promises efficient pneumatic performance

4th November 2020 A recently introduced multifunctional Flow Thermal Meter for gases (FTMg) flow sensor detects pneumatic system leakages before pressure loss causes machine failure. It is engineered to output up to eight process parameters including flow speed, flow volume, cumulative volume, mass flow,... →

SICK Automation’s pneumatic multifunctional sensor

Thermal imaging for in-depth building inspection

1st April 2020 A built-in thermal imager combined with moisture hygrometer and multi-spectral dynamic imaging is designed to help users quickly troubleshoot moisture problems in buildings. The all-in-one, thermal-enabled moisture meter with hygrometer provides users with a more comprehensive understanding of... →

The FLIR thermal imaging sensor guides users to the source of building-related issues

Real-time vehicle filter monitoring

29th November 2019 Information on the status of vehicles is crucial for fleet operators of agricultural machines, construction machines and heavy duty commercial vehicles, to ensure optimum maintenance and the smooth operation of vehicles. Operators have previously had to rely on experience or fixed intervals to... →

Monitoring services sustain plant integrity

21st November 2019 Two new services aimed at complementing current condition monitoring (CM) solutions are now available. Condition monitoring is a component of predictive maintenance in which conditions in machinery, such as vibration and temperature, are monitored in order to identify changes which may indicate a... →

Onpro Consulting (Pty) Ltd

12th November 2018 Onpro Consulting helps companies reinvent the way they work. QUANTL - our Prescriptive Maintenance Service, uses data produced by industrial machines, determines what constitutes normal or anomalous behaviour, and how it impacts remaining useful life. This provides dramatically more accurate... →

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