From rolling bearing to sensor
HCP Sense offers a simple solution for measuring the forces acting in the machine directly and thus can be used to monitor production processes.
As our sensor bearing has the same dimensions as a conventional bearing, no complex redesigns are necessary.
Firstly, lubrication-induced bearing damage can be prevented by monitoring the lubrication. Secondly, the sensor bearing provides exactly the load data that is still missing today for the RUL calculation, so that load-induced damage can be predicted at an early stage. These two changes cover the majority of bearing damage. For machine tools, for example, 50% of damage is due to inadequate lubrication and 30% of damage is due to load events.
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Lubrication is an important means of optimising the durability and energy consumption of machines. With our technology, you can monitor lubrication directly in your products, prototypes and test stands during operation. Thus, you can be able to draw conclusions for optimisation with regard to load capacity and durability. Our service includes project planning, installation, as well as carrying out and analysing the measurements. Optimising the choice of lubricant and operating strategy reduces friction and energy consumption. Hence, it leads to a significant increase in the product’s lifespan.
Increasing efficiency through optimised lubrication configuration
Monitoring of initial surface changes
Qualification of lubricants
Understanding of damage causes
Optimisation of the lubricant selection
Optimisation of the operating strategy
Together, we transform your standard bearings into sensors for lubrication, load and condition. No additional – and therefore vulnerable – measurement technology and no redesign. Your application-specific expertise paired with our technology results in the best possible customised solution, precisely tailored to your needs