Condition monitoring in cement
The cement industry has adopted the proactive approach to maintenance, which has been successfully applied in many other branches of industry over the years. Maintenance represents a significant part of operating costs and is, as such, a critical point of improvement. SPM has been involved in the cement industry for a number of years, and we continue to contribute to improved plant reliability for major manufacturers around the world.
The role of condition monitoring in the cement industry
Availability concerns are a top priority in cement production. Unplanned shutdowns caused by equipment failure can be very costly. Poor availability influences productivity and the contribution per hour, and in the cement industry, these numbers are usually very high. The cost of secondary damages can be astronomical if the main production units break down. Typical applications where condition monitoring is applicable are kiln drives, separators, crushers, screens, gearboxes, conveyor belts, fans, raw mills, ball mills, elevators and blowers.
Condition monitoring solutions for cement
Many applications are run under harsh conditions, where the environment is often dusty, dirty, and hot. This puts a great demand on optimized lubrication of the rolling element bearings. Low-speed machinery also puts unique demands on the techniques used for bearing measurement. The SPM method is unique in that it can monitor such conditions and give very early damage detection. It is used to keep track of manually lubricated bearings and, in cooperation with automatic lubrication systems, give signals when to lubricate. SPM Spectrum, in combination with EVAM, is very well suited for keeping control over the operating condition of gearboxes. The SPM HD® measuring technique can be used with benefit on slowly rotating machinery. SPM HD uses RPM-based sampling frequency and algorithmic correlation techniques to ensure the highest possible signal quality and razor-sharp spectrums for analysis.
The SPM product range includes portable instruments, online systems, and accessories specifically suited for shock pulse monitoring of rotating machinery and vibration monitoring equipment, such as detecting misalignment, gear problems, and balancing problems.
Portable instruments
Our range of handheld instrumentation includes equipment for shock pulse measurement, vibration severity measurement, and vibration spectrum analysis.
Intellinova Parallel EN
Intellinova Parallel EN is a powerhouse of functionality and performance, ideal for condition monitoring of industrial equipment with high availability demands.
Condition monitoring in explosive environments
Our high-performance portable and online equipment are also available for potentially explosive environments.
HD Technologies
High-definition condition monitoring technologies provide exceptional pre-warning times, maximizing the planning horizon for maintenance and repairs. In turn, this enables fully utilizing asset life, cutting repair costs, and minimizing the consequences of unplanned downtime.