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.
CMS1200 empowers
the customer to predict potential failures early, facilitating timely and
low-cost maintenance that extends equipment lifespan.
It effectively reduces
overseas maintenance costs, parts replacement expenses, and minimizes downtime.
Consequently, the customer not only recovered their costs swiftly (in 8 months) but also
achieve sustained improvements in operational efficiency and machine
performance.
