With this RMG (rail mounted gantry) crane, also known as a rail-mounted bridge crane, two energy chains mounted in opposite directions are used over a travel distance of 113 m due to the large number of cables. In order to increase the service life of the chain and the service life of the crane, a safety system to switch off the cable routing in the event of damage and a preventive maintenance system were installed. These smart plastics components were retrofitted and were not installed on the e-chain from the start.
As already mentioned in the description, a high number of cables are installed in the two e-chains®. This large number also places a high load and stress on the e-chains®. As with most machines, this crane is designed for long and constant operating times. Even short and especially unplanned stops are undesirable and must be avoided. In addition to the desired long service life in connection with the loads mentioned, the most varied weather conditions naturally also come into play. Wind and weather put a strain on the material, but the function should be 100% guaranteed in every season, because the cranes in port facilities have to perform at their best.
The customer therefore opted for the complete smart plastics crane package and now has full control, overview and safety for the energy supply system on his RMG crane.
To meet the customer's demands and all other challenges, 3 condition monitoring systems i.Sense EC.P (push/pull force detection on e-chains®), i. Sense CF.P (tensile force monitoring on cables) and i. Sense EC.B (breakage detection on e-chains) are installed.
Second, a predictive maintenance system is installed. All systems are coordinated with one another and delivered and installed as a package.
Advantages of condition monitoring:
Industry: Automotive
Which smart plastics technology is used?
P4.1 roller chain, i.Sense EC.B, chainflex cables
Why is it used?
Increase in plant safety and availability; complete project implementation from a single source; smart early warning system.
Industry: Crane
Which smart plastics technology is used?
i.Sense EC.P for permanent monitoring of the system
Why is it used?
The system includes intelligent sensors for monitoring the pull/push forces, which can be used for an emergency shutdown in the event of increased forces.
Industry: Crane
Which smart plastics technology is used?
Roller energy chains with the iSense EC.P pull/push force detectio.
Why is it used?
To avoid system damage and failures through preventive maintenance or remote intervention.
Industry: Crane
Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.P for push/pull forces, EC.B for chain breaks, CF.P for measuring tensile force on cables, EC.M for movement data and EC.W for measuring abrasion and a predictive maintenance system.
Why is it used?
The customer now has full control, overview and safety.
Industry: Automotive
Industry: Transport
Industry: Packaging
Which smart plastics technology is used?
E4.1L e-chains® and chainflex® cables pre-assembled as a readychain, CF.Q isense sensors, Module Connect connector.
Industry: Robotics
Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.M sensor for motion data and EC.W sensor for the measurement of abrasion along the energy chain
Industry: Mining
Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC. P System as a cleaning or maintenance reminder.
Why is it used?
The heavy dust arising during the movement of bauxite is an enormous stress, especially for moving machine components.
Industry: Wastewater and sewage treatment plants
Industry: Agriculture
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