Hellweg Maschinenbau (Roetgen, Germany) is presenting the new Smart Cut Guard module as an optional add-on for the Smart Control system of its granulators. Vibrations, emitted by the respective machine, are detected by a sensitive transducer and then processed. Analysis of the results provides an early warning of potential problems before they become apparent in any other way. For instance, users will receive alerts about faulty bearings or blunt blades long before they cause more serious damage. Depending on the results, maintenance intervals can be extended and necessary repairs scheduled in good time.
For local use, Smart Cut Guard can be integrated into the Smart Control system. Alternatively, an additional module can be used to automatically upload data to a cloud service to which Hellweg has exclusive access. In the event of an alarm, Hellweg can then contact its customers immediately. This option is particularly recommended for mills that need to process large quantities of material around the clock.
According to the company, its mills are renowned for their virtually vibration-free operation, as they are heavily built and, for example, fitted with rotors machined from a single block of material. This increases the flywheel mass and reduces vibration to virtually zero, enabling the product to detect irregularities caused by vibrations at an early stage. Thus, users can plan necessary maintenance for times when it will incur the least effort, long before any damage leads to additional costs.
