SKF recently introduced a compact vibration and temperature sensor that monitors the condition of rotating parts on heavy machinery. Designed mainly for use as part of a SKF rotating equipment performance (REP) contract or fee arrangement, the company claims its Enlight Collect IMx-1 allows customers to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
The system comprises an autonomous battery-powered wireless vibration and temperature sensor, a line-powered communication and network manager gateway, host software for data trending visualization and analysis and a mobile phone app for sensor and gateway commissioning.
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