Capital Equipment News July 2022

VIBRATING SCREENS

By partnering with a technical vibrating screen OEM that also specialises in equipment monitoring, operations have access to diagnostic tools and product-specific knowledge.

Don’t compromise on vibrating screen health

Vibrating screens work at the heart of an operation; every tonne of material must be screened at least once before it is loaded into a truck for sale. And just like the human heart, they need to be kept strong and healthy to do their job well. By Wilm Schulz, service manager, Haver & Boecker Niagara. M aintenance crews have a lot to take care of. From vibrating screens and crushers to con veyors and load trucks, the list is a long one. It’s tough to be an expert on every piece of equipment. By partnering with a technical vibrating screen OEM that also specialises in to consider the services they offer to take care of that equipment for the long run. One that has dedicated research and de velopment focused on diagnostic tools, for example, will be that much further ahead in keeping that heart of the operation healthy.

Vibration analysis and monitoring Vibration analysis is one such tool dedi cated to measuring the health of vibrating screens. These systems measure and transmit real-time vibration data such as acceleration, orbit, deviations and more. While the machine is in operation, the data is transmitted via sensors that are placed at dedicated locations on the screen body. The information is recorded to software in a phone, tablet or computer, or to a cloud service where it can be viewed from multiple devices. In addition to analysing current machine performance, some systems also store historical data in order to predict the machine’s future performance and schedule maintenance accordingly. All of this data is used to fine-tune equipment for optimal performance and maximum output, as well as locate issues that could lead to larger repair costs or machine failure and unplanned

equipment monitoring, operations can rely on a team that not only manufactures the equipment, but offers comprehensive diagnostic tools, product-specific knowledge and years of engineering experience. The result can be peace of mind, minimised downtime through faster problem solving and lower repair costs down the line. Hard-earned experience There’s a wide range of OEMs to choose from. While many have engineered repu table screening equipment, it’s important

24/7 Conversely, condition monitoring – sometimes called continuous monitoring – systems work more like a heart monitor, or perhaps an ECG. These systems include permanently affixed sensors for 24/7 monitoring.

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