Predictive maintenance: Fixing problems before they happen Predictive maintenance The maintenance of a large, complex factory floor can be a daunting, costly and time-consuming task. Nevertheless, it is a task that is vital for the factory to operate efficiently and with minimal disruptions to production. The average impact of unplanned machine downtime in the process industries alone is roughly $20 billion per year, which is around five per cent of annual production. This is attributed to lost sales, machine start-up costs, parts replacement, idle labour and other factors. Not only that, but unplanned downtime can also lead to lasting equipment damage, environmental harm and the endangerment of workers. It is estimated that unplanned machine downtime costs up to 10 times more than planned downtime for maintenance purposes. By gathering machine data over time and combining this with historical data and a vigilant condition monitoring policy, facility managers can accurately foresee, and plan for, any upcoming downtime. It is a realistic ambition for companies employing an efficient predictive maintenance programme to have nearly zero unplanned downtime. Applying AR technology Infrared thermography is an AR-based technology that allows workers to view electrical systems, mechanical equipment, building applications and fluid systems using thermal vision. Engineers can use it to spot faulty connections, abnormal motors, pipe temperatures and tank levels without having to physically touch the equipment, lowering the risk involved. GE Aviation has successfully implemented AR into its maintenance strategy using its Skylight industrial AR software platform. This allows mechanics to receive step-by-step instructions and images directly within their line of sight through a pair of smart glasses, leading to an 8–11 per cent reduction in the time taken to carry out maintenance tasks. Using AR in this way also allows manufacturers to employ a streamlined predictive maintenance programme. By providing visualisations of potential points of failure within the system, workers can see at a glance if there is a problem and, crucially, identify which parts are at fault. Replacement parts can then be ordered from an industrial parts supplier without the need for costly unplanned downtime. ZCU-14 ZCU-12 ZCU-12L APBU-44C NDBU-95C BCU-02 PM554-RP-AC 1783-BMS10CGP 2198-D006-ERS3 2198-D012-ERS3 2198-D020-ERS3 2198-CAPMOD-2240 2198-P070 2198-D032-ERS3 2198-D020-ERS3 2198-D006-ERS3 2198-H008-ERS 6DP1231-7AA HIEE300936R0101 UFC718AE101 HIEE300890R0001 UAC383AE101 HIEE401782R0001 LTC391AE01 HIES308461R0012 3BHE059407R0101 UAC389B101 3BHE009017R0102 XVC724BE102 3BHE014023R0101 UFC789AE101 3BHE021083R0101 XVC770BE101 3BHB006621R0103 UAC375AE103 3BHB007211R0101 XVC768AE101 3BHE006373R0101 XVC769AE101 3BHB007030R0102 UFC760BE102 3BHB007030R0103 UFC760BE103 3BHB007211R0101 XVC768AE101 3BHL000986P3001 3BHL000986P0006 3BHL001049P0002 3EHL409300R0001 PPB626B01 ICS TRIPLEX T9100 ICS ...

Robotics: collaboration or cooperation? A robot can work alongside humans either collaboratively or cooperatively. Collaboration refers to when a robot and a human work simultaneously on the same product or part. Typically, a robot presents a part and holds it still, while the operator works on it. Cooperation, on the other hand, identifies a situation where robot and human share a common working space, but work on different parts. Consequently, the right robotic solution essentially depends on the level of interaction required by each application. Cooperative industrial robots are the best choice for applications that require limited human-machine interaction, such as in a packaging or palletising station, where human and robot never work on the same task at the same time. Cooperative robots are less agile and more cumbersome than cobots, but more suitable in case of heavy components, as they tend to be more resistant to high payloads. State-of-the-art cobots also boast integrated vision systems that allow them to rapidly adapt to environmental changes without stopping. For example, the RapidPlan and RapidSense applications recently developed by Realtime Robotics allow the company’s cobots to avoid collision with a human operator without halting production. Instead of just stopping, these cobots calculate an alternative route and carry on with their task. Whether collaborative or cooperative, robotic technology is now an integral part of the smart factory. Though robots will probably never completely substitute the common sense and problem-solving abilities of skilled human workers, they can successfully complement them by taking charge of heavy, repetitive and monotonous tasks. It’s the perfect combination! SC510 3BSE003832R1 MB510 3BSE002540R1 CI532V02 3BSE003827R1 CS513 3BSE000435R1 TC520 3BSE001449R1 PM511V16 3BSE011181R1 PU515A 3BSE032401R1 CI534V02 3BSE010700R1 CI522A 3BSE018283R1 SC520 3BSE003816R1 2098-DSD-HV030-SE 3BHB004661R0101 KUC711AE 3BHB004661R0001 KUC711AE 3BHB000272R0001 UFC719AE01 3BAB002916R0001 UFC721AE HIEE300927R0001 UBC717AE01 HIEE300885R0001 PPC380AE01 HIEE300936R0001 UFC718AE01 3BHB000652R0001 KUC720AE01 HIEE400106R0001 CSA464AE 1783-BMS10CL 1783-BMS20CA 1783-BMS20CGL 1783-BMS20CGN 1783-BMS20CGP 1783-BMS20CL 1783-BMS10CA 1783-BMS10CGL 1783-BMS10CGN 1783-BMS10CGP 1783-US16T 1783-US5T 1783-US8T 1769-L24ERQB1B 1769-IQ16 1769-PB4 1769-OB16 1769-L30ER 1769-L24ERQBFC1B 1769-L33ER T8403 T8310 T8403 T8151B T8431 T8448 T8311 1769-IR6 UR6NH UR6UH UR6TH UR9GH UR9HH UR8HH UR8LH URRHH 10006/2/1 10300/1/1 10001/R/1 10005/1/1 We still have a lot of PLC/DCS/TSI/ESD Module in stock, contact us quickly for prices. +86 18030235311 jessica01235483 info@apterpower.com hu18030235311

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Three ways to reduce the cost of your motor Convert the energy Engineers can invest in variable speed drives (VSDs) to manage energy wastage. VSDs can be retrofitted to a single-speed motor and convert the fixed incoming power to a variable voltage. It will then manage the motor’s output speed according to the device’s changeable demands. The addition of a VSD has the potential to reduce energy consumption of a facility by at least ten per cent. Slow things down Fixed speed motors accelerate extremely quickly to reach their correct, operational speed, requiring a high current and creating a great deal of heat as a result. This start up process can cause a lot of wear over time and it will ultimately reduce the lifespan of the device. To prevent too much wear, some manufacturers limit the amount of times a motor starts up per hour. Engineers can use a soft starter device with their AC electrical motors to reduce this wear. A soft start temporarily limits the current to the motor, therefore avoiding increased mechanical wear and overheating of electrical parts. Move things around Improving motor efficiency does not have to involve installing costly equipment. By making a few small changes to their facility, manufacturers can save energy and therefore cut utility costs. For example, motors are often left running when they’re not needed and unnecessary use can add up to £2,000 a year per motor to the energy bill and maintenance costs. Engineers should regularly monitor the surrounding environment of the motor to ensure it can operate at the highest efficiency. Keeping motors out of areas in the facility that have high temperatures can reduce overheating. Keeping the motor clean and away from machinery that might emit a lot of dust or debris can also help prevent breakages. Manufacturers should consider eco-obsolete technology if they must replace a part to return to production. These are parts that have become obsolete and are no longer sold by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). However, eco-obsolete technology still adheres to energy efficiency standards despite not being brand new, so is a cost-effective option for manufacturers. 3EHL409300R0001 PPB626B01 3EHL409055R0001 PPB622B01 3EHL409054R0001 KUB921A01 3EHE300694R0001 PPA425B01 3EHL409319R0001 URB512D15 3EHE300692R0001 LAA424C01 3HIET404238R0001 UFB700A01 PCD235 3BHE032025R0101 PPD114B1022 3BHE020570R1022 HIEE300888R1 UAC389AE01 GJR2391500R1210 81EU01E-E GJR2392700R1210 83SR07A-E GJR2389800R1210 81ET03K-E GJR2390200R1210 83SR04D-E GJR2390200R1310 83SR04D-E GJR2389800R1210 81ET03I1-E GJR2393200R1210 88TK05B-E GJR2390200R1210 83SR04E-E GJR2389800R1210 81ET03M-E 81EU01H-E GJR2391500R1210 6SL3210-1KE18-8AF1 6SL3210-1PE12-3AL1 6SL3210-5FE11-5UF0 6SL3350-6TK00-0EA0 6SL3162-2BD00-0AA0 6SL3162-2BM00-0AA0 6ES7231-5QF32-0XB0 6ES7954-8LL03-0AA0 6GK1901-1BB10-2AE0 6AV6647-0AC11-3AX0 6SN1123-1AA00-0HA1 6SN1123-1AA00-0AA2 6SE7090-0XX84-0AD1 6SL3217-0CE27-5UA1 6SL3217-0CE25-5UA1 6FC5111-0BA01-0AA0 6AV...

Human error in an automated workplace Human error is problematic in manufacturing, as it is in banking, but are advances in automation ruling it out altogether? Automation has been lauded by manufacturers and engineers everywhere as the answer to consistency and quality. It takes basic tasks out of human hands, giving employees the time to focus on more important tasks like business development and strategic initiatives. But if the move towards automated systems is meant to minimise error, why do mistakes still happen? Because we require humans and robots to work side by side, automation will never remove human error completely. So, what can manufacturers do to minimise it? Programming and monitoring We’re fallible creatures and one of the biggest causes of human error when working with technology is simply misunderstanding it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve installed a machine transfer line to build car doors or are using programmable processes to batch produce computer chips, if your systems are incorrectly set up it can cause a chain of problems across your devices. Robots also perform many different tasks in a value chain and you may need to change their end effectors or programming in between. Once it is set up, it is vital that all employees who will be interacting with or nearby to the robot are communicated with clearly and that all required training is given. If a member of staff does not know the difference between a collaborative robot, which stops or slows down when a human is nearby, and a non-collaborative robot, they could end up getting hurt. Maintaining your technology Another cause of human error when working with automated systems is maintenance. Manufacturers should proactively monitor a system’s performance, using predictive or preventative maintenance to identify if something is wrong. Robots are also at an increased risk of malfunction if maintenance is not performed when needed. Robots do drastically reduce the risk of human error but they do not eliminate it entirely. While a robot can’t fall asleep with its finger on a keyboard, it can introduce error if it is not programmed or maintained correctly. 80190-380-01-R 80190-380-02-R 80190-480-01-R 80190-320-03-R 80190-300-01-R ALLEN BRADLEY EC6682 ALLEN BRADLEY EC6622LS MOX720-P4668E 80026-518-01 80190-580-01-R 80190-540-02-R 8100-199-53-R 8100-199-51-R 80190-560-02-R 80190-480-01-R 80190-320-03-R 80190-380-01-R 80190-380-02-R 80190-220-01-R 81001-340-71-R 2198-D057-ERS3 2198-D032-ERS4 33101-23-41-10-02-05 330102-05-20-10-02-05 330105-02-12-05-02-05 330105-02-12-10-02-05 330106-05-30-10-02-00 330130-045-00-00 330130-045-00-05 330130-080-00-05 330130-080-02-05 330130-085-01-05 330190-085-00-05 330901-00-40-10-02-05 330901-00-90-05-02-05 330902-40-10-02-05 330930-065-01-05 3300/65 3500/40M 176449-01 3500/22M 138607-01 3500/93 135785-01 3500/93 135799-02 6SN1123-1AA00-0HA1 6SN1123-1AA00-0AA2 6SE7090-0XX84-0AD1 6SL3217-0CE27-5UA1 6SL3217-0CE25-5UA1 6FC5111-0BA01-0AA0 6AV6645-7AB10-...

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Making the move to mobile Using a myriad of technology including sensors, lidar, infrared and machine vision, mobile robots are now able to operate in less stable environments. This means that mobile robots are no longer simple, guided machines they are intelligent devices that can respond to environmental changes. To use an analogy, an AGV is more like a bus, following a pre-determined route, whereas AMRs are like taxis, they’ll go wherever is required. AMRs will extend the benefits of collaborative robotics, or cobots, into applications that require movement around a facility. In fact, KUKA’S KMR iiwa is a cobot mounted on a mobile robot, combining the strengths of a robot arm with those of a mobile technology. Reaching its potential At the moment, robotics manufacturers are working hard to develop mobile robots that overcome challenges in power, payload and navigation. Mobile robots by nature, charge themselves, but to get the most out of the fleet requires optimised, intelligent charging. To achieve this, WiBotic has developed wireless charging solutions to enhance the working efficiency of robot fleets, maximising battery life for each individual robot and creating an operational plan for batteries of the entire fleet. While many vendors are still offering the traditional AGV technology that has served us so well until now, the advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance of AMRs are causing manufacturers to make the move to mobile. BRC410  SPBRC41000000 SPNPM22 SPDSI22 SPASI23 SPNIS21 SPCIS22 SPFEC12 SPSET01 SPSED01 SPTKM01 SPASO11 SPSEM11 SPIET800 SDCS-PIN-51 SDCS-PIN-48 SDCS-IOB-23-COAT CI545V01 TC 520 SDCS-IOE-2C RMIO-OIC SDCS-CON-2B SDCS-UCM-1C SDCS-AMC-DC-2COAT SB 510 SR 511 SC510 PM511V16 83SR51 3BHE004573R0142 3bhe006412R0101 HIEE300936R0101 3BHB002916R0101 3BHE037864R0101 3BHE024855R0101 3BHB000652R0101 HIEE300661R0001 HIEE300900R0001 HIEE205011R0002 HIEE305089R0001 HIEE300661R0001 DS200TBQAG1A1 DS200UPSAG1A DS200TCPAG1A DS200TBQDG1A DS200PTBAG1B DS200TBQCG1A DS200EXPSG1A DS200TBQBG1A DS200TCCAG1B DS200TCDAH1BHD DS200TCDAG1A DS200SHVIG1B DS200SLCCG3A DS200TCTEG1A DS200TCPSG1AME DS200TCRAG1AAA DS200TCCAG1AHB DS200TCCBG1AKC DS200SDCCG5AHD DS200TCOBG1AEB We still have a lot of PLC/DCS/ESD/TSI automation spare parts module in stock, contact us quickly for prices. +86 18030235311 jessica01235483 info@apterpower.com hu18030235311

Can robots help us recycle? New hope from AI The gap between what’s collected and what’s recycled has led to huge investments in automated solutions that use AI and machine learning to separate mixed recyclables at waste treatment plants. The goal of these technologies is threefold – to improve the quality and purity of shipped secondary commodities, to decrease the cost of labour, and to increase safety for human workers. Norwegian multinational corporation TOMRA, Finnish robotics giant ZenRobotics and Canadian sorting specialist Machinex are all enterprises committed to providing bespoke sensor-based solutions to the recycling industry. All these companies offer robotic arms that use computer vision systems, spectroscopic cameras and data supplied from sensors to separate items on a conveyor belt based on their perceive size, shape, colour and conductivity level. These solutions proved to be at least double as fast as a human worker and equally accurate in recognising different materials. For example, an optical sorter produced by Machinex can sort recyclables at up to 3,000 objects per minute, while the average of a human worker is 800. The human angle Currently, human operators are still needed to dispose of what machines fail to recognise, since misidentified items can not only contaminate the purity of recyclable material, but also ruin expensive equipment. For example, overlooked metal or glass objects can sneak in a paper-processing spinning machine and damage it. However, it’s extremely difficult to find and retain a workforce for this job, since manually sorting trash is a monotonous, unpleasant and often hazardous task. As a consequence, waste treatment plants report that many employees quit within hours. AI-based solutions would allow plant managers to reassign their employees to more qualified and rewarding positions, while robots would take care or the most menial and dangerous tasks. 83SR51 3BHE004573R0142 3bhe006412R0101 T8310 T8403 T8431 T8461 T8800 T8830 T8850 3500/25 149369-01 3500/93 135785-02 3500/20 125744-02 3500/15 133292-01 3500/60 173186-01 3500/54M DS200TCQCG1B IC3600ADAHIC IC3600A0AHIC IC3600LSFD1B IS220PSCAH1B IS200STCIH4A IS200TRROH1B IS200VRTDH1D IS215VCMIH2CA IS200TVIBH2B IS200TPROH1B IS200TSVOH1B IS200TTURH1B 362A3389P001 3500/22M 288055-01L 3500/25 126398-01H 3500/33 184631-01F 3500/42M 176449-02GB 3500/60 190085-01L 3500/92 136180-01T 106M1081-01 125768-01 125800-01 133819-01 140471-01 146031-01 149992-03 125808-02A 129133-01 3500/01 We still have a lot of PLC/DCS/ESD/TSI automation spare parts module in stock, contact us quickly for prices. +86 18030235311 jessica01235483 info@apterpower.com hu18030235311