- Linear motion AI
Here, we introduce the benefits of implementing OMNIedge using actual examples of problems caused by the surrounding environment during food processing, such as guide damage and frequent replacement.
Problems facing customers
1. Operating environment in food processing can cause premature damages to the LM guides.
During food processing, LM guides are exposed to various environments such as moisture, oil, chemicals/gas, and high temperature, which can cause premature damage to the LM guides. Catching any abnormalities as early as possible becomes crucial in preventing line stoppage that can cause a major loss.
2. Guides need to be replaced frequently due to paper dust.
Paper dust produced during packaging process can cause LM guides to break down quickly. Failure in LM guides can cause such things as bearing balls falling off the carriage, resulting in contaminating food products. Is there a way to know the status of LM guides as early as possible?
OMNIedge is the solution!
Visualize the status of components
Traditionally, judgement of the condition of components relied on human experience, intuition, and five senses. OMNI edge quantifies and visualizes the condition, enabling more accurate grasps of the situation.
Easily install on current equipment
The sensor is retrofittable on existing equipment. The communication network is automatically set up as soon as the sensor is installed and turned on.
Receive email notifications when a threshold is exceeded
You will be notified by email when the sensor detects abnormalities, allowing you to act before a catastrophic failure and extended downtime occur.
What kind of results can be expected?
No need to keep more inventory than necessary!
Inventory Cost Saving
Failure timing is unknown
➡More than enough quantities of relevant components are kept on-hand just in case.
Failure timing can be predicted
➡Keep only the necessary inventories by monitoring the condition of the components.
We often hear that customers keep a large volume of inventory because they don't know when failure may occur.
By visualizing component status and performing regular maintenance, you can optimize your inventory levels.
Prevent sudden stoppages and meet delivery deadlines!
Downtime Cost Saving
Unplanned downtime
➡Repair requests to equipment manufacturers + losses due to delays
Planned downtime
➡About 1/3 of the cost of unplanned downtime
Adhering to production schedules and delivering products on time to our customers are extremely important. Quantify and visualize the status of mechanical components to avoid delays due to unplanned downtime.