Smart Plastics Applications

Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Solutions in Practice

Complete smart plastics package on RMG crane

Which smart plastics technology is used?

EC.P for determining the push/pull forces
EC.B for determining chain breaks
CF.P for measuring the tensile force on cables
EC.M sensor for the movement data
EC.W sensor for measuring the abrasion on the e-chain®
i.Cee:local for network communications

Why is it used?

For maximum system protection, overview, maintenance management, product service life and safety.

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Maintenance planning for linear robot

Which smart plastics technology is used?

EC.M sensor for motion data
EC.W sensor for the measurement of abrasion along the e-chain®

Why is it used?

The two sensors transfer the measured values via the i.com module (now i.Cee module) directly to Güdel's condition monitoring system, which evaluates the data and makes maintenance predictable.

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Sewage treatment plant pipelines prevent failures before they occur

Which smart plastics technology is used?

EC.P pull force monitoring system for the energy chain

Why is it used?

The sedimentation tank surface scrapers in wastewater treatment plants operate very slowly, but do so 24/7. It is possible that damage to the system will not be detected until hours later. In order to shut down the plant in an emergency, the EC.P module is used in many wastewater treatment plants using energy chains, shutting down the plant in an emergency so that the damage can be rectified and total damage is avoided.

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Condition monitoring for automotive parts suppliers

Which smart plastics technology is used?

EC.B sensor for breakage monitoring
EC.W for measurement of the abrasion along the energy chain

Why is it used?

For the customer, it is important that subsequent damage to the equipment be prevented in the event of chain breakage. The EC.B module detects a breakage in the energy chain and switches the equipment off or at least indicates a fault.

With the EC.W sensor, the abrasion along the e-chains is measured, making maintenance predictable.

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Cable monitoring for bread packaging machinery

Which smart plastics technology is used?

CF.Q for cable monitoring

Why is it used?

At 80 cycles per minute, several million cycles are reached within just a few months. Of course, the machine should operate for many years without failing. CF.Q does not lengthen the service life of the cables but can calculate their exact service life and thus makes maintenance 100% predictable.

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Predictive maintenance in train washing station

Which smart plastics technology is used?

EC.M motion sensor
EC.W abrasion sensor
EC.B breakage sensor
i.Cee:plus for the evaluation of sensor data
i.Cee:net for the transfer of data to the i.Cee dashboard

Why is it used?

The purpose of condition monitoring for the built-in components is to ensure that,the machine is shut down if damage occurs. The predictive maintenance system provides an optimum maintenance plan for the built-in components.

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Plain bearing bushings in agricultural machinery

Which smart plastics technology is used?

i.Sense bushing

Why is it used?

Due to heavy loads and the additional effects of dirt, vibration and weather, a huge amount of stress is placed on bearing points, but they are sometimes maintained irregularly as well or, due to the difficulty of access, are sometimes badly or only partly maintained. This is where the smart bearing is valuable as it always reports the current condition of components and how worn they are.

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