Full control in all bearings ... with the smart i.Sense BRG mini-sensor

The new i.Sense BRG mini-sensor gives you full control. This innovation enables you to make (almost) any igus plastic product smart; as a user, you benefit from real-time condition monitoring, including digital evaluation capability for recorded machine data. It then works with the i.Cee module to output predictive maintenance recommendations and service life statements.

The whole thing is realised by a wired 2.5mm x 4mm abrasion sensor that is simply inserted into the stressed friction points in the plastic. Skilful geometric positioning of these elements allows clear statements to be made about product service life in the event of an electrical interruption or change in resistance. It doesn't matter whether the igus starting product is a 3D printed part, an igubal spherical bearing, or a customised iglidur milled part. The percentage status messages can then be read out directly from the PLC machine control system via the cable connection. Sales prices can thus be less than EUR 250.

Tech up

• Condition monitoring for (virtually) all igus® polymer products
• Direct connection via potential-free contacts to plant control system (PLC)
• Comprehensive connectivity for integration into predictive maintenance concept with i.Cee

Cost down

• 80% cost reduction with a direct connection to plant control system
• Maintenance cost reduction thanks to predictive maintenance recommendations
• Avoidance of unplanned downtime thanks to condition-based alarm messages

Proof

• If there is a direct connection to the PLC customer control system, the switch cabinet module can be eliminated
• Ongoing test series in the industry's largest undefined for high-performance polymers

Sustainability

• Minimal material requirements for the integrated sensor
• Condition-based maintenance avoids unnecessary or premature product replacement

"Less maintenance effort, greater availability, the capability of guiding all different cables and hoses in a single system, intelligent i.Sense condition monitoring … I would definitely choose the intelligent igus energy chains again!"

Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Wilhelm, Project Manager for AOS Stade GmbH 

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

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