MATERIALS HANDLING
diagnostic option offers unique insight into machine performance and health.
ANALYSING VIBRATION Pulse Vibration Analysis gathers
information through eight wireless, tri-axial sensors that measure multiple parameters including speed, stroke and amplitude. The data is collected electronically and stored in an online database for an easily accessible historical overview of each machine. The company completes the first analysis at the factory on every new vibrating screen manufactured to capture a baseline and recommends biannual on-site analysis to optimise efficiency. Producers receive a Pulse Diagnostics Report, which provide an analysis of their vibrating screen and detailed recommendations from Haver & Boecker Niagara screening experts to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Pulse CM uses predictive data and artificial intelligence to assist with maintenance and production planning
This increases operation profitability by minimising maintenance costs with predictive technology. Pulse Condition Monitoring is a
permanent, wireless system that can monitor equipment 24/7. Condition monitoring continually assesses the acceleration of the vibrating screen and provides a forecast of the equipment’s dynamic condition in intervals of 48 hours, five days and four weeks. The system captures real- time information on the monitored equipment and provide email alerts when it detects the first sign of system anomalies. With consistent use, the monitoring system will accurately pinpoint and predict critical issues so that producers can schedule maintenance accordingly to help negate critical failure or unplanned downtime. With just one machine failure prediction, ROI on a three-year Pulse Condition Monitoring contract jumps to 100%, according to its developers. To round out the Pulse diagnostics
Pulse diagnostic tools have been engineered to optimise the health of vibrating screens
portfolio, the firm offers the Pulse Impact Test. The impact test — also known as the hammer test or bump test — ensures each machine is properly tuned to avoid operating in resonance. Operating in resonance can diminish productivity, incur damage to vibrating screens and pose safety risks. Impact testing
involves placing wireless, tri-axial sensors at key areas of the vibrating screen, and then striking the machine at key points with a dead blow hammer while the machine is off. It typically includes the four corners but can be expanded to additional areas. Collected data is analysed to identify the machine’s individual natural frequencies. Based on the results, engineers can adjust machine parameters to avoid these frequencies during operation. Haver & Boecker Niagara conducts impact testing at the factory before new machines are shipped out. However, these natural frequencies can shift over time, which is why the company recommends producers repeat the Pulse Impact Test at least twice a year.
THE BIGGER PICTURE The Pulse diagnostics portfolio is a
critical part of PROcheck, the company’s comprehensive service process dedicated to keeping customers’ operations running at peak performance. PROcheck applies Haver & Boecker Niagara’s expertise during the inspection of customers’ screening processes to recommend best practices for proficiency. It includes diagnostics, processing equipment, engineered screen media, original parts, rebuilds and upgrades, services, plants and process engineering.
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