A Chinese-based company specializing in the manufacture of plastic products was facing several challenges related to extruders in their operations.

• Mechanical damage such as screw wear, gear wear in the reduction gearbox, and failures in motors and bearings causing unplanned downtimes
• High costs of overseas maintenance of the extruders
• High costs of spare parts

To address the challenges faced by the customer in the operation and maintenance of extruders, the SIPLUS CMS1200 condition monitoring system emerged as the ideal solution. By integrating CMS1200 with sensors connected to the drivetrain, the customer can effectively analyze extensive amounts of sensor data from their plant equipment. When an anomaly is detected, the system triggers an early warning. The inspections and repairs can then be arranged in advance, thus avoiding failure and downtime.