Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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A well-functioning vibrating screen limits the wear rate, extending its working life and reducing downtime costs for manually cleaning the screen decks. e screen-performance monitoring solution provides a clear picture of orbital motion of the screen's four corners. It also measures the maximum deviation across all corners, providing important information about potential structural stress. e solution is useful for finding out if the screen performs at full capacity and is an excellent aid to help maintenance and production personnel troubleshoot and get the most out of this essential piece of equipment. e screen-performance monitoring solution collects vibration data from each corner of the screen, using vibration measurements with patented HD condition-monitoring technology. Measuring results are displayed in a dashboard as easily understood orbit plots and trend graphs. e hardware installation comprises a single triaxial vibra- tion transducer with sealed connectors and cable protection conduits installed in each corner of the screen, with an inductive proximity switch on the exciter shaft. e transducers are connected to a high-performance, 16-channel online system unit. e remaining four channels can be used to monitor other parameters. A portable monitoring solution is also available for service providers or plants with multiple vibrating screens. Orbit data is stored in SPM's analytics and diagnostics software database, locally or in the cloud, where it then can be integrated into process control systems or remote data centers. Side view of a vibrating screen with sensor positions. Dashboard screenshot displaying the orbital move- ment of all screen corners. The flaer the orbits, the beer the screening Process Optimization and Condition Monitoring – A Winning Combination Using high-definition process data to boost manufacturing processes ties in perfectly with condition monitoring and is a winning strategy. In industries with high production costs, combining the benefits of condition-based maintenance with those achieved through process optimization is a formula for success in the quest for higher profits. A well-designed, well-implemented condition monitoring program paired with successful optimization of critical processes brings out the best in both assets and production, thus enabling plants and oper- ations to leverage new opportunities for increased profitability and business growth. e opportunity to gain actionable insights beyond the mechanical condition of critical machinery based on vibration data brings significant potential for data-driven process improvements. Manufacturing and process industries can achieve this in one fell swoop because of the same leading-edge technology and solutions used for condition monitoring. Reliable Plant Annual Edition | www . reliableplant.com 7 " Leverage new opportunities for increased profitability and growth "