Condition monitoring is the process of determining the condition of machinery while in operation. The key to a successful condition monitoring programme includes:
- Knowing what to listen for
- How to interpret it
- When to put this knowledge to use
Successfully using this programme enables the repair of problem components prior to failure. Condition monitoring not only helps plant personnel reduce the possibility of catastrophic failure, but also allows them to order parts in advance, schedule manpower, and plan other repairs during the downtime.
SKF @ptitude Asset Management System
The hardware and software components of the SKF @ptitude Asset Management System have been designed to work together seamlessly – with each other and with your facility’s CMMS in one integrated platform. The system enables you to:
- Integrate all machine condition data into one common programme
- Share data seamlessly across functional lines
- Avoid long learning curves and software platform compatibility issues
- Replicate your success at other facilities
Software
Consisting of three modules – Analyst, Inspector and Observer – the SKF @ptitude Monitoring Suite forms the basis for a completely integrated approach to condition monitoring, permitting fast, efficient and reliable storage, manipulation and retrieval of large amounts of complex machine and plant information. This powerful software accepts data from the full range of SKF data collection devices and interfaces with SKF @ptitude Decision Support to facilitate consistent and reliable decision making.
Energy and Sustainability Management solutions
SKF Energy and Sustainability Management solutions help you develop ways to control energy consumption and identify energy saving opportunities plant wide. These solutions feature several products and services – many of them in use at our own manufacturing facilities worldwide.