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Energy efficiency is for more than just motors. Here are some mechatronics companies making sure you get more bang for your buck when it comes to your power bill.
Using vibration analysis to evaluate machine health has many benefits, and with advances in sensor, recording, and analysis technology, vibration analysis is now within the reach of even small organizations.
A Chicago-area bakery was replacing
the tray support bearings in its ovens
on a reactionary basis. Their weekly
inspection cycle was resulting in two
mechanics spending an average of 20
labor hours per week to replace failed
bearings. The premature bearing failures
were caused by a combination of
the high heat and humidity in the ovens,
resulting in lubrication failure and
contamination. When BDI was asked
to recommend a solution, the bakery
was averaging one month of bearing
life in this application.
An independent cheese packager
in central Wisconsin packages millions of pounds of cheese every year. Whether shredded, sliced, crumbled or waxed, each package is designed specifically for a customer’s unique needs. As a “toll processor,” production line speed is critical to productivity as well as profitability.
U.S. manufacturers, such as food processors, face an unprecedented competitive environment and must look for ways to be profitable without negatively affecting the quality of
finished products.