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Devro prevents €11,320 in losses with Sensorfact’s Predictive Maintenance solution

Devro, one of the world’s leading experts in the production of edible films and coatings, supplies high-quality collagen casings for the food industry. With operations in multiple countries, they emphasize innovation and efficiency to deliver reliable products to customers worldwide.

Alerts for deviating vibrations

Prevention of a €11,320 loss

Enhanced operational efficiency

The need

At Devro’s production facility, high-speed rotating blades in the machines can loosen over time, potentially causing costly damage to the entire set of blades. To prevent this, Devro aimed to implement real-time monitoring to detect maintenance issues early. Although they already used predictive maintenance software globally, they saw an opportunity to enhance their vibration monitoring and compare multiple systems for optimal performance.

The solution

Devro installed Sensorfact’s vibration sensors on critical machinery for continuous vibration monitoring. With Sensorfact’s support, they set up custom alerts to provide early warnings when vibrations deviated from normal levels. This proactive approach offers real-time insights into machine performance, enabling Devro to respond quickly to malfunctions.

The results

Since implementing Sensorfact’s solution, Devro has avoided replacing entire sets of blades on two occasions, with each instance saving €5,660. By addressing issues early, they only needed to replace the affected blade, resulting in substantial savings. So far, this proactive approach has saved Devro approximately €11,320 in maintenance costs.

Sensorfact’s predictive maintenance technology has helped Devro enhance production reliability, reinforcing their commitment to quality and innovation. Devro is now expanding this technology to additional sites to further support their operational excellence.

Quote

Sensorfact’s predictive maintenance solution enables us to catch issues early on, helping us avoid costly blade damage and reduce waste. It’s made a real difference in our maintenance strategy.

Paul Kempers Devro B.V. Maintenance manager

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