The igubal flange mounted bearing with wear sensors and LoRa technology

Our igubal flange mounted bearings with wear sensors for meaningful condition measurement. Naturally with integration into our tried and tested superwise system.

Our igubal flange mounted bearings are known for their reliability and freedom from maintenance. Now they have undergone an innovative expansion. The igubal flange mounted bearings are now equipped with an abrasion sensor that is integrated into the polymer spherical ball. Conductive elements are interrupted by wear. The resulting percentage status values are transmitted either to the local iCee system or to the superwise cloud solution via a long range network (LoRa). The system is equipped with an integrated battery that can be recharged magnetically if required. This can contribute to proactive maintenance and the extension of the service life of the igus product. This is because the early detection of wear and tear can minimise downtime costs and increase operational reliability.

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Tech up

Condition sensor integrated on unmodified original material
Wireless transmission of percentage status information via LoRa technology
Simple, IP67 charging technology
superwise integration
iCee OT integration

Cost down

Timely product replacement minimises downtime costs

Proof

Ongoing test series in the industry's largest test laboratory for dynamic line applications

Sustainability

Avoids environmentally harmful service calls
Extends the service life of the igus product

"What should I consider with respect to maintenance when selecting e-chains®?"

10 tips for a "maintenance-friendly" energy chain

What this means in concrete terms and what designers should bear in mind - this small guidebook will provide you with numerous practical tips and tricks.

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The superwise service - simply explained

superwise Basic

All system data is displayed and a service life forecast is created based on your information and the well-known algorithms of the tried-and-tested online service life calculator. In good time before the end of the safe operating time of the igus® e-chain system®, the igus® sales department will make you an offer to replace the system!

superwise Silver

The smart plastics condition monitoring components reliably prevent total failure caused by broken chains, blockage, or cable damage. In the event of a shutdown, you will be informed immediately by e-mail or SMS, and the igus® sales department will also be notified so that fast deliveries can be arranged if necessary. All reports are saved with measured values in the portal and can be evaluated at a later point in time for diagnostic purposes. In addition to the basic service, the system optionally records a movement profile, allowing for a more precise service life calculation or service planning.

superwise Gold

Additional sensors are installed in your system, which determine the actual wear of the e-chain systems® or cables. This status information is available to you 24/7 via the i.Cee portal and enables you to plan long-term maintenance and retrofits. Depending on the i.Cee hardware in use, sensor data can be saved for later evaluation. The i.Cee systems are designed to detect unusual operating conditions at an early stage and to generate preventive information in good time!

You determine the manner of data transfer and access

Data transfer within your local corporate network (i.Cee:local) or on a secure cloud (i.Cee:cloud)

i.Cee:local

Your data do not leave your company network at any time, since the i.Cee software communicates only within networks of your choice. Options range from an energy chain within a single machine to a machine park and your own output interface.

i.Cee:cloud

In this internet-based solution, the data take an intermediate stop at the i.Cee.net, a so-called data concentrator. The i.Cee.net is at your location, allowing you to stop or adjust data exchange with the cloud at any time.

Smart machine data acquisition ...

... for predictive maintenance concepts

The i.Cee module can be integrated into predictive maintenance concepts in a number of ways. From preventive service management, which schedules regular maintenance depending on use, to location-independent fault management, which uses various mobile channels to immediately report any unforeseen change. All information is aggregated in a modern dashboard, online or offline in the local network, depending on the customer's requirements.

Predictive maintenance

Predictive maintenance implemented successfully

i.Cee in practice

Wastewater treatment plants and wastewater operations |
Port and container cranes |
Conveyor and bulk handling

Avoid downtime, extend service life

i.Cee gives CFL a system service life estimate, taking into account condition monitoring data such as temperature, travel speed, and distance travelled and provides maintenance and inspection instructions.

Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL)

Customer applications worldwide

In international automotive production, the global crane industry, or regional wastewater plants: i.Sense EC.P systems are successfully used wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime prevented:

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White paper on optimising overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Clarifies the distinction between condition monitoring and predictive maintenance

This free white paper explains:

What igus® condition monitoring (i.Sense) means
What igus® predictive maintenance (i.Cee) means
What technology is behind both systems
What the two systems offer industrial energy supply

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More time for your own ideas ...

... thanks to less downtime with igus i.Cee

In automotive production, the line never stops. Collaborating robot arms for assembly and welding are in continuous use, as are all the components that supply them with energy and data. It is in just such environments that intelligent concepts such as predictive maintenance make the most sense. For a new Industry 4.0 project or for efficiency-driven retrofitting, our smart plastics solutions are available as universal modular systems and can be individually adapted to any system.

Predictive maintenance in automotive production