Smart, reliable energy supply in the smallest of spaces

i.Sense ES.B: Intelligent breakage detection on theatre e-spool® guarantees safe movement at all times

theatre e-spool with smart function monitoring

The new theatre e-spool® now comes with various smart features: The spring force of the three springs included is monitored using an inductive sensor. If the force falls below this level, the IM5132 sensor with correction factor 1 notifies the user to replace the spring. If the force is exceeded, there is a blockage that must be removed.

A rotation sensor monitor can also be installed to count the drum revolutions and determine the position of the chain. As further protection to increase system safety, i.Sense EC.P could also be installed at the moving end of the chain in future for intelligent tension/push force monitoring.

Tech up

Increased system safety through permanent function monitoring
Extension of the maximum service life of the theatre e-spool®
Measurement and display of the current extension length
Remote access to real-time status information of the energy supply

Reduce costs

Avoid system downtimes and expensive follow-up costs thanks to integrated breakage detection
Reduce maintenance costs thanks to immediate alerts in the event of e-spool anomalies®
Space-saving design without additional monitoring equipment

Proof

Ongoing test series in the industry's largest test laboratory for dynamic energy transfer systems
Numerous successful energy management applications
with i.Sense condition monitoring

sustainability

Avoidance of resource-intensive emergency operations
Have your energy chain or drag chain recycled at the end of its life cycle in the igus® chainge® recycling programme. No matter which manufacturer.

3D illustration of the new theatre e-spool® with spring force monitoring

The e-spool® system ...

... the alternative to the cable drum without slip ring
Safely guide many different cables in the smallest of spaces with e-spool®. e-spool® combines two different energy supply systems in a unique way: A standard energy chain is guided by a roller and, thanks to an integrated retaining spring, ensures exactly the right length and tension of the energy supply system at all times. In the starting position, the space-saving energy chain is fully retracted. The twisterband connects the roller to the shaft end block, which serves as an interface to the permanently installed cable.

Learn everything about the entire e-spool® system here

Intelligent condition monitoring successfully realised

i.Sense from smart plastic in practice

Wastewater treatment plants and wastewater operations

Harbour and container cranes

Conveying and bulk handling

"Less effort, higher availability"

"Less maintenance, higher availability, the ability to manage all the different cables and hoses in one system, intelligent condition monitoring i.Sense ... I would always use intelligent energy chain from igus® again!"

Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Wilhelm, project manager at AOS Stade GmbH

Worldwide customer applications

Whether in international automotive production, the global crane industry or in regional wastewater treatment plants: i.Sense systems are used successfully wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime is prevented.

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When do I need a smart status sensor like i.Sense BRG?

When regular maintenance work requires a complete production shutdown...

If movement anomalies cannot be recognised by humans in time...

If systems or machines need to be monitored frequently or permanently...

If the travel paths of the energy supply are difficult to access or visible...

If maintenance work poses a health or safety risk...

If maintenance costs are to be reduced and running times extended...

Smart machine data acquisition as the basis for predictive maintenance concepts

As part of the i.Sense condition monitoring system from smart plastic, all data from the i.Sense Wonderbox can also be analysed in the control cabinet module i.Cee. This can then be used to digitally control the entire alarm and escalation management of the system.

The i.Cee module also offers numerous integration options in predictive maintenance concepts. From preventive service management, which schedules regular maintenance depending on usage, to location-independent fault management, which immediately reports any unforeseen changes via various mobile channels. All information is aggregated in a modern dashboard, online or offline in the local network, depending on the customer's requirements.

predictive maintenance with smart plastic | i.Cee

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What does condition monitoring (i.Sense) mean at igus®?
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24/7 tension / thrust force monitoring

Condition monitoring system i.Sense EC.P
The smart plastic i.Sense EC.P system (EC = e-chain P = pullforce) provides additional protection for the energy chain by continuously measuring the tensile and shear forces of the e-chain®. If the forces are exceeded, the sensor recognises this, reports it and, if necessary, switches off the system to prevent potentially expensive consequential or total damage to the system.

i.Sense EC.P condition monitoring