Smart maintenance solutions
For energy chain systems and bearing technology
Prevent downtimes ... Extend product lifetimes ... Save maintenance costs ... with smart plastics
With the continuous condition monitoring system i.Sense, you can keep an eye on your systems at all times. With i.Cee you connect your production system to the Internet of Things (IoT) or your local network and have the option of predictive maintenance.
With smart plastic - energy chain systems, chainflex® cable, linear guide and plain bearings equipped with smart sensors - we are pursuing the goal of making complex automation solutions as Industry 4.0-capable as possible.
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Condition monitoring (i.Sense)
Condition monitoring is the fastest, simplest way to combine many igus® products to form a self-monitoring smart plastics product. Sensors are mounted to measure values (such as temperature, forces and sound waves/vibrations) within pre-defined limits. Values outside the limits result in an alert or at least a notification. This information provides the basis for taking subsequent steps, such as maintenance or shutting down the system. As desired, values outside defined limits can directly trigger a system shut-down in order to prevent damage that is expensive to repair.
At igus®, we use the term "i.Sense" to refer to condition monitoring.
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Predictive maintenance (i.Cee)
Predictive maintenance uses sensors, software, and the elements of condition monitoring to create a system that allows dynamic service life calculation and determines the best times for the maintenance of igus® products. This makes predictive maintenance the next step in achieving a comprehensive concept for smart energy supply and bearing technology. This predictive maintenance system is called "i.Cee" and is available in a wide variety of designs, offering a high degree of individuality. The goal is always to maximise system and user safety and product service life.
We call our predictive maintenance system "i.Cee".
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Robust and smart – how digitally networked energy chains enhance STS cranes in the Port of Rotterdam
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This case study illustrates how EMO B.V. is able to achieve over 375,000km on its STS cranes with igus chains for cranes®.
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Industry 4.0: successfully implemented in practice
In automotive production, the assembly lines never stand still. Smart production concepts in the style of predictive maintenance have long been established in these production lines.
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Heavy loads, long periods of use, a wide range of weather conditions - all reasons why cranes must fulfil very stringent performance requirements. To ensure this at all times, reliable condition monitoring concepts are needed.
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Wastewater treatment plants demand a lot from the components used: Continuous operation, weather and dirt. Our intelligent energy chain systems are designed for fail-safe operation at all times under all conceivable conditions.
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Download the brochure with a complete overview of smart plastics
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Topic overview:
- Condition monitoring (i.Sense)
- Condition monitoring products
- Condition monitoring application examples
- Predictive maintenance (i.Cee)
- Application examples for predictive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance data flows
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What new products are there?
smart plastics new products for 2024 ...
... Experience all smart plastics innovations for 2024 such as the contactless condition monitoring for rol e-chains® EC.IT or the OTA-capable i.Sense module right here:Industry 4.0: new smart plastics products
These products can be equipped with smart plastics technology
3D CAD portal for smart plastics
3D CAD portal for smart plastics
Design intelligent energy chain systems faster. CAD models for all smart components.
Our intelligent e-chain systems are reliably in use in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage machines and CNC machines to steel mills. Unsupported lengths can be bridged without problems and long travels are conceivable for the most varied of industries.To the help portal for smart components
Avoid unplanned downtime – incorporate igus® smart plastics in your production line
The cosmetics industry relies heavily on their production lines in order to meet business expectations and perform successfully. Therefore, just like production line’s in any industry, unplanned downtime due to equipment failure cannot be a possibility. With industry 4.0 at igus®, you won’t have to worry about unanticipated pauses in production that can lead to huge expenses for your organisation.
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Further information material:
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Tested!
Every year, more than 3,000 tests are carried out to collect sufficient data for the service life algorithm.Go to the test laboratory
Recycling programme
Ask igus to recycle your energy chains, irrespective of the manufacturer. How does itwork?
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