UK-based Gill Sensors & Controls feels their new condition monitoring sensors can help reduce downtime and the associated costs of large gearboxes. According to the company, surface degradation comprises 70 percent of all machinery failures – often from mechanical wear and metallic debris build-up. Their sensors alert machine operators of debris in the oil at the earliest possible stage with induction and capacitive technology to provide a real-time indication of potential maintenance issues. The sensor works by using powerful magnets to detect metallic debris, and an inductive coil within the sensor probe enables the sensor to differentiate between debris types.
