In this article, OMRON NZ country manager Lyndon Fowler explains why NZ manufacturers should unlock the power of Predictive Maintenance to protect their greatest assets …
Machine maintenance is one of the biggest challenges now facing manufacturers.
Global component shortages and severe supply chain disruptions have highlighted the need for machinery to be operating at maximum efficiency.
It’s now more critical than ever for manufacturers to stay ahead of the curve.
To streamline production and meet product demand, manufacturing plants must carry
out regular maintenance on their machines.
Aging equipment is one of the top causes of unplanned downtime, so manufacturers experiencing high maintenance costs must consider new preventative strategies.
Predictive Maintenance is a proactive strategy that involves evaluating your equipment’s condition through continuous monitoring. The goal is to use real-time data to identify component failures early, reduce unplanned downtime and avoid costly repairs.
Predictive Maintenance is one of the most valuable applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the factory floor – so it certainly pays to get it right.
With Predictive Maintenance you can monitor the condition of your equipment in real time 24/7 to detect and solve issues before a piece of equipment fails.
Industry experts estimate that Predictive Maintenance in factories can:
- Reduce costs by 12%
- Improve uptime by 9%
- Reduce safety, health, environment, and quality risks by 14%
Most importantly, a state-of-the-art Predictive Maintenance program can extend the lifetime of an aging asset by 20%. This includes machinery (by reducing excess part replacement costs), processes and infrastructures.
A Predictive Maintenance program reduces the need for frequent inspections and can significantly cut maintenance costs. It should therefore be high on your priority list.
Applications that can benefit from Predictive Maintenance include:
Food & Beverage (Mixing stations, dryer stations, packaging stations, industrial chillers, and moulding stations)
Infrastructure (Water/wastewater treatment, cooling water circulation, power generation, and exhaust ventilation units)
Automotive Industry (Paint stations, parts manufacturing, stamping presses, casting equipment, and control panels)
And implementing an effective Predictive Maintenance program has never been easier.
Advanced sensors are now more affordable and readily available – and with increased processing power – data has become more accessible.
Omron, a global leader in automation, offers several turnkey Predictive Maintenance solutions, making it easy to continuously keep tabs on your power supply loads, motor condition and equipment thermal condition.
Now you can efficiently and effectively monitor production and protect all sensitive data with just one innovative platform.
Omron’s condition monitoring devices allow for small start with little manpower and low cost.
They do not require system design and data analysis as they collect, analyse, and judge data on site.
Also, businesses can assess their return on investment (ROI) at an early stage before implementing a detailed program.
Omron has a comprehensive offering of Predictive Maintenance solutions enabling users to monitor the health of various types of equipment.
Our range includes:
- S8VK-X EIP Connected Power Supply
- K6CM 3-Phase Motor Condition Monitoring
- K6PM Thermal Monitoring and
- K7GE Servo Insulation Monitoring
This equipment allows for prediction of equipment failure, so that the necessary service can be performed and unplanned downtime avoided.
With Omron’s advanced Predictive Maintenance devices, you can monitor:
- The condition of 3-phase induction motors and peripheral equipment
- The temperature status of devices and equipment
- The trend of insulation degradation in motors
- The voltage, current, and remaining life of switched-mode power supplies
And we can help you to accurately calculate the ROI on your Predictive Maintenance program.
See how Omron solutions can reduce unplanned downtime and operational costs
Or if you’d like to learn more about Predictive Maintenance and how it can protect your assets contact the expert team at Omron NZ.
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