Cables, energy chains and linear bearings from igus feature added intelligence and networking to enable Industry 4.0. During ongoing operation, they detect the degree of wear and emit an alarm as soon as repair or replacement is necessary.
Users can increase plant availability, minimise downtime and reduce costs through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance as igus is able to predict the service life of its motion plastics.
The plastics are self-lubricating and maintenance free, as well as lighter, hard wearing and more energy efficient than traditional materials. They offer a long service life and can be used wherever preventive maintenance is required.
The isense products include diverse sensors and monitoring modules, while networking with the igus Communication Module (iCOM) enables direct integration with the user’s IT infrastructure or the igus data cloud. Data can also be optionally shared with the igus data centre, opening up possibilities for customer service life calculation and optimisation of business processes.