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Test Smart maintenance solutions for energy chain systems and bearing technology from igus

Prevent downtimes ... Extend product lifetimes ... Save maintenance costs ... with smart plastic

With the continuous condition monitoring system i.Sense , you can keep an eye on your systems at all times. With i.Cee you connect your production system to the Internet of Things (IoT) or your local network and have the option of predictive maintenance.

With smart plastic - energy chain systems, chainflex® cable, linear guide and plain bearings equipped with smart sensors - we are pursuing the goal of making complex automation solutions as Industry 4.0-capable as possible.

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Everything you want to know about smart plastics:

Condition monitoring (i.Sense)

Condition monitoring is the fastest, simplest way to combine many igus products to form a self-monitoring smart plastics product. Sensors are mounted to measure values, such as temperature, forces and vibrations within pre-defined limits. Values outside the limits result in an alert or a notification. Based on this information, a decision can be made about the next steps, maintenance or shutdown. If required, values outside defined limits can trigger a system shutdown to avoid expensive damage. At igus, we use the term "i.Sense" to refer to condition monitoring.

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Predictive maintenance (i.Cee)

Predictive maintenance utilises the elements of condition monitoring and, with the help of sensors and software, creates a system that enables a dynamic service life calculation and optimum maintenance times for igus products. This makes predictive maintenance the next step in achieving a comprehensive concept for smart energy supply and bearing technology. This system offers a wide range of designs and a high degree of customisation. The goal is always to maximise system and user safety as well as product life. We at igus call our predictive maintenance system i.Cee (derived from "I see ahead").

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These igus products can be equipped with smart plastics technology

smart energy supply + cables

smart bearing technology

Industry 4.0: Successfully realised in industry

Explore all smart plastics applications

Automotive production

In automotive production, the assembly lines never stand still. Smart production concepts in the style of predictive maintenance have long been established in these production lines.

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Crane industry

Heavy loads, long periods of use, and a wide variety of weatherconditions – all reasons why cranes must fulfil very stringent performance requirements. To ensure this at all times, reliable condition monitoring concepts are needed.

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Smart condition monitoring of wastewater treatment plants

Wastewater and sewage treatment plants

Wastewater treatment plants demand a lot from the components used: continuous operation, weather and dirt. Our intelligent energy chain systems are designed for fail-safe operation at all times under all conceivable conditions.

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Knowledge Base

Here you will find:

current news in the blog
Manuals/operating instructions
3D CAD models of smart components
i.Sense assembly instructions
Online seminars / video tutorials
EPLAN data for CAE software

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Applications with smart plastics

Bread packaging machine

Bread packaging machine:

Avoid cable breaks with smart plastic

Bread packaging machine

Sensor system monitors energy chain in engine plant in the automotive industry

The Austrian automotive supplier therefore relies on smart plastic from igus® to avoid unplanned failures and plant downtimes.

Sensors monitor energy chains in engine plants in the automotive industry

Predictive maintenance in train wash systems

The full Smart plastic package, which optimally combines condition monitoring and predictive maintenance

Predictive Maintenance in train-washing stations

Güdel relies on condition monitoring for the energy chain on linear robots

Güdel avoids breakdowns on its gantries thanks to real-time measurement of movement, temperature and wear in the energy chain.

Güdel relies on condition monitoring for the energy chains on linear robots

Condition monitoring in wastewater treatment plants

Smart plastic prevents the plant from being stopped in the event of a malfunction to prevent expensive consequential damage

Condition monitoring in the sewage treatment plant

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Robust and smart – how digitally networked energy chains enhance STS cranes in the Port of Rotterdam

This case study illustrates how EMO B.V. is able to achieve over 375,000km on its STS cranes with igus chains for cranes®.

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smart plastics general overview

Insight into the complete product portfolio for Industry 4.0

In this free brochure you will find comprehensive information on the subject of Condition monitoring (i.Sense) and predictive maintenance as well as application examples, data flow in modern smart factory concepts and much more.

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What new products are there?

Industry 4.0: new smart plastics products

smart plastic innovations 2024 ...
... Experience all smart plastic innovations 2024 such as the contactless condition monitoring for roller chainsEC.IT or the OTA-capable i.Sense module right here:

smart plastics news

What would you like?

Are you looking for a switch-off function for your energy supply to prevent a crash?

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You don't want software for monitoring the energy supply?

Go to condition monitoring

Would you like the status message to be displayed via an LED?

Go to condition monitoring

Would you like to always have the current service life of your igus® products displayed?

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Would you like to know when one of your igus ® products should be serviced?

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Do you want to avoid unexpected system downtimes?

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Do you want to make energy supply and plain bearing technology fit for Industry 4.0?

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Would you like to see right now what will happen in the future?

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You can find out more about the possibilities for predictive maintenance in the smart factory in our overview of new products.

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3D CAD portal for smart plastics

Designing intelligent energy chain systems faster. CAD models for all smart components.
Our intelligent e-chain systems are already being used reliably in many hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines and CNC machines to steelworks. Unsupported lengths can be bridged with ease and long travel distances are conceivable for a wide range of industries.