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The SmartChecks are connected to the Schaeffler l Reduced maintenance costs.
network, allowing local visualisation in the control l Increased machine availability.
room at Kitzingen. l Enhanced reliability through a self-reporting
Seven SmartChecks are installed on the drives of system.
the storage and retrieval systems. After an operating Oliver Massa, Intralogistics Portfolio Manager at
period of around 18 months, one of the Schaeffler summarises the benefits of the
SmartChecks detected an irregular upward trend. monitoring solution: "Bearing damage was detected
The subsequent visual inspection carried out by at an early stage thanks to the SmartCheck. The
local maintenance staff confirmed that grease had team was able to carry out the four-hour
escaped from the track roller bearing. Due to the maintenance work outside of our regular operating
early detection of this irregularity, the site was able hours. Production was therefore safeguarded and
to schedule and perform the bearing replacement in subsequent damage to the drive was prevented.
good time and therefore prevent any unplanned With predictive maintenance, we can save costs of
downtime. up to 70,000 euros every year."
This holistic solution can also be applied and
Customer benefits extended to other machines and equipment in
The online monitoring solution is an important tool almost every plant. In order to ensure optimum
for Kitzingen in eliminating unplanned downtime lubrication of the chain and roller conveyors, the
and malfunctions during operation. Other EDC Central also uses the centrally controlled
advantages include: CONCEPT8 automatic lubrication system from
l Prevention of costs resulting from production Schaeffler with specially developed lubricating
downtime. pinions for continuous and precise relubrication
l Prevention of subsequent damage to the drive. during operation.
l Low purchasing costs for the monitoring system. www.schaeffler.co.uk

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