Pump Monitoring Systems
Real-time monitoring of critical operating parameters and centralized data collection enable predictive maintenance for pumps, compressors, and agitators.
In cooperation with our partner BestSens AG (www.bestsens.de ), a live demonstration of an emergency shutdown of a mechanical seal was recorded in the video.
The market offers a wide range of promising solutions for predictive maintenance. In all systems, machine data are collected and analyzed, and their evaluation serves as the basis for decisions on target-oriented maintenance.
The market offers a wide range of promising solutions for predictive maintenance. In all systems, machine data are collected and analyzed, and their evaluation serves as the basis for decisions on target-oriented maintenance.
The quality of the measured values depends to a large extent on the measurement technology used for the sensor system. Detecting the change at the time of
occurrence, long before an effect will occur, can be considered a superior approach. How this can be implemented for tribologically affected machine components is explained by using the example of rolling bearings and mechanical seals
in pumps.
- Few important data for monitoring (traffic light system), extensive measured values for analysis
- Platform for integrating a wide variety of sensors depending on the application and customer specifications
METAX monitoring systems for two machines include the highest level of self-monitoring:
two separate PLC-units monitor each other mutually.
Our systems collect all information about a machine set up: pressure, temperature,
flow of barrier fluid, vibration and with our innovative technology
lubrication condition of the bearings and the mechanical seals
Lubrication condition of machine parts may change during operation due to
changed operating conditions of the machines, due to wear and aging of lubricant.
METAX ultrasonic sensors are built in close to the area of lubrication without disturbing the
operation of the machine parts. Our measuring technology together with complex
mathematical analyzing algorithms delivers precise life information of the lubrication status.
- EX-proof sensor design
- Sensors for bearings with clamping ring screw connection
- Sensors for mechanical seals built in with plug connection
- Two PLC’s – one for each pump
- Human-Machine Interface at the front door
- Air purge device for hazardous area
- Redundant power supply
- Relay’s for safety information systems
- High operating safety by continuous monitoring of operating condition
- Simplified identification of the status of the machine by using a “traffic” light signal
- Optional: shut down information when reaching a critical level of operating conditions
- Storage of all operating data for a long-term analysis
- Cost optimization – predictive maintenance only when necessary
- High availability of the plant by minimizing
the downtime
METAX – Seals
Timely recognition of wear through innovative monitoring technology Assurance of favorable operation conditions Premature detection of changing operation parameters » Our innovative sensor technology delivers information deeply from the condition of lubrication «