Predictive Maintenance
powered by VAHLE
Since the invention of the copper conductor rail, VAHLE stood for technical progress. With the Smart Collector, we developed the world’s first intelligent current collector. Its sensors monitor the movement data of the current collector and detect anomalies soon enough to avoid unplanned downtimes.
Our promise
With the learning system, which was specially developed for EMS and AS/RS systems, we strengthen our promise of quality.
The Smart Collector acts as an efficiency boost for your intralogistics processes.
Increasing productivity- Sustainable cost reduction
- Reduction of reaction times
- Minimization of downtimes
- Increase in service quality
- Reduction of storage costs
- Planning reliability
The system in detail
Current collector with sensors
3D sensors adapted to the current collector arms record the movement data of the current collector during operation. The function of the current collector is not affected in any way. The data is transmitted to the main unit for analysis.
Main Unit
Measurement data is processed and evaluated in real time directly on the main unit. The system has variable interfaces and is compatible with various positioning and data transmission systems.
Data transmission
If the main unit detects reproducible anomalies, a message is transmitted to our certified data center via the data transmission (e.g. LTE or SMGM). A permanent transmission or storage does not take place.
Software
The analyzed measurement data are visualized by means of VAHLE software solutions and enable plant operators to perform ongoing condition monitoring as well as various service options, which can be called up digitally using any terminal device.
Our software
- Visualization of data and reporting of anomalies in the traffic light system
- Unlimited data volume as well as data storage in the certified data center
- Dashboard access from all devices
„Know today what will happen tomorrow. With the Smart Collector, VAHLE is giving the starting signal for the digitalization of the conductor system.“
Jessica Genz | Product Management, VAHLE Group
Early Bird
Take the chance and secure your Early Bird Smart Collector Bundle, consisting of hardware and software package at a special price. After the inspection run, you will receive a report on the condition of your plant and can avoid unplanned plant shutdowns today. You also benefit from our workshops and further information on future developments.
Plug & Play
- No structural modifications necessary
- Simple replacement of the existing current collector
- Installation of the main unit and data transmission
- Data transmission without affecting the IT infrastructure
- Analysis software can be used on any terminal device
Analysis & evaluation
- Analysis of stroke and deflections of the current collector
- Measurement of carbon wear
- Precise positioning detection of anomalies
- Push notifications in case of anomalies from the TARGET values
- Analysis reports for planning optimal maintenance
Advantages of the Smart collector
- 1 Easy implementation with Plug & Play
- 2 High compatibility with various systems
- 3 Simple installation in existing plants possible
- 4 Data analysis for predictive maintenance
- 5 Reduction of maintenance costs
- 6 Increasing process reliability
- 7 100% self-sufficient system solution
Market insights
70%
of manufacturing companies are not fully aware of the condition of their plant.
Vanson Bourne global study
15%
of time is spent on maintenance with predictive maintenance. With "reactive" maintenance, it is almost three times as much time.
Roland Berger
220000€
is the average cost of a one-hour machine downtime for manufacturing companies.
Aberdeen report
30%
of maintenance costs can be saved through predictive maintenance. Unplanned downtime could be reduced by 70%.
Accenture
82%
of companies have had at least one and an average of two outages in the last three years.
Vanson Bourne global study
