Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for pumps
ifm vibration and temperature sensors and Prediktis analytics flag bearing wear, misalignment or cavitation before the pump stops. Plan the intervention instead of suffering it.
An unplanned shutdown costs more than monitoring
With a critical pump, a failure means lost production, emergency repairs and sometimes collateral damage. Yet most mechanical faults show signs weeks in advance: vibration and temperature rise gradually.
Together with our partners, ifm for sensors and Prediktis for analytics and alerting, we offer a monitoring solution for your existing pumps, including brands other than KSB.
The technology behind the monitoring
ifm industrial sensors measure vibration and temperature, and the Prediktis platform analyses the trends and sends the alerts.
Faults that can be caught early
Rising vibration at specific frequencies appears long before the bearing seizes.
A misaligned coupling or an unbalanced impeller shows up in the vibration spectrum.
Characteristic noise and vibration show that the pump is running with insufficient suction.
Bearing temperature rises with insufficient lubrication or overload.
Questions about predictive monitoring
Which pumps are worth monitoring?
Critical pumps: those that stop production or supply when they fail, those without standby, and those with high repair costs.
Does it also work on pumps of other brands?
Yes. ifm sensors and Prediktis analytics do not depend on the pump manufacturer.
Does the pump have to be stopped to fit the sensors?
Usually not. The sensors are attached to the bearing housing without stopping the line.
Who receives the alerts?
Your maintenance team, by email or in the platform, when vibration or temperature exceeds the set thresholds.
Have critical pumps?
Tell us how many pumps, which types and where they operate. We will propose the right monitoring solution.
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