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Oil analysis plus vibration monitoring
31 October 2013
Condition monitoring systems are now available that enable plant operators to monitor both the condition of lubricating oils and the vibration of critical components.
Schaeffler’s FAG Wear Debris Check oil monitoring system indicates damage or wear to bearings, cages and gears within a gearbox or other industrial gear unit. The system requires no calibration and is suitable for use in almost every industry sector.
The system’s oil monitor works by using an inductive particle counter (sensor), which is able to distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous metal particles that are present in the lubricating oil. On a typical gearbox application, the particle counter or sensor is installed in the oil flow, directly before the oil filter, or as a separate circuit.
In addition, the FAG Wear Debris Check can be set up to operate with online condition monitoring systems, including Schaeffler's FAG WiPro s, a system dedicated to the condition monitoring of wind turbines.
