Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring is the simplest and quickest way to turn many igus® products into self-monitoring, smart plastic products. By attaching sensors, values (e.g. temperature, forces, sound waves/vibrations) are measured within a previously defined limit value and an alarm or at least an information message is issued if these values are exceeded. The next steps (maintenance or shutdown) can be decided on the basis of this information. At igus® we summarise condition monitoring under the term i.Sense ("I feel").

Predictive maintenance
In contrast, predictive maintenance solutions use sensors and software to create a system that enables dynamic service life calculation and optimised maintenance times. Predictive maintenance is therefore the next stage in the realisation of a comprehensive system for intelligent Industry 4.0, always with the aim of achieving maximum plant and user safety and product service life. At igus® we summarise predictive maintenance under the term i.Cee (derived from "I see ahead").

Free white paper:

Triple E-class container ships and the requirements for the energy supply systems of STS cranes

This white paper deals with the following topics, among others:

• Challenge: Cranes for triple E-class container ships
• Requirements for the availability and reliability of cranes
• Comparison of energy and signal supply systems for crane trolleys (festoons, busbar system and energy chain)
• Technological outlook: Rollers e-chain®

Heavy loads, long operating times, a wide range of weather conditions - cranes in harbour facilities have to deliver top performance. And this is exactly where our energy chain and flexible cables are used. They have been proving their worth in more than 10,000 harbours for years thanks to their corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free materials and long service lives. Applications include ship-to-shore cranes, bulk handling cranes, RTGs, RMGs, Goliath cranes, spreaders and reach stackers. Where there is deadline pressure and safety must be guaranteed, e-chain® is a reliable, low-maintenance and quieter alternative to busbar systems, festoonig and motorised drums.

smart plastic selection guide

Choose for yourself which smart solution suits you best

With just a little information about your application, our smart plastic consultation tool will guide you to a pre-selection from the smart plastic range. During the selection process, the tool provides an overview of the current options in the smart plastic range.