Push/pull force detection (EC.P)

Intelligent push/pull force monitoring of e-chains®

You have to control the push/pull forces on energy chains. Wherever forces increase, there is also increased breakage risk. EC.P sensors give you full control, including recommending shutdown. Can be used in any e-chain®, unsupported or gliding. These sensors work even with changing loads and fluctuating environmental parameters. Count on it: we can handle pressure.

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The EC.P (EC = e-chain P = pull force) sensor is mounted on the (floating) moving end of the e-chain.
There, it measures pull forces applied to the e-chain.
If force thresholds are exceeded, the sensor reports the event and, as necessary switches off; the system to prevent expensive damage to the system.

EC.P application examples

Gliding applications
Great material load due to heat
Dust and dirt

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Installation instructions for i.Sense EC.P

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Measuring Push/Pull Force on the Dashboard

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smart examples with e-chain®, chainflex® cables and bearings.

Industry: Automotive

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
P4.1 roller chain, i.Sense EC.B, chainflex cables

Why is it used?
Increase in plant safety and availability; complete project implementation from a single source; smart early warning system.

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Industry: Crane

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
i.Sense EC.P for permanent monitoring of the system

Why is it used?
The system includes intelligent sensors for monitoring the pull/push forces, which can be used for an emergency shutdown in the event of increased forces.

Industry: Crane

Smart shipyard cranes in successful use for years

Which smart plastics technology is used?
Roller energy chains with the iSense EC.P pull/push force detection.

Why is it used?
To avoid system damage and failures through preventive maintenance or remote intervention.

Industry: Crane

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.P for push/pull forces, EC.B for chain breaks, CF.P for measuring tensile force on cables, EC.M for movement data and EC.W for measuring abrasion and a predictive maintenance system.

Why is it used?
The customer now has full control, overview and safety.

Industry: Automotive

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.B sensor for breakage monitoring + EC.W for measurement of the abrasion along the e-chain®.

Why is it used?
For the customer, it is important that subsequent damage to the equipment be prevented in the event of chain breakage.

Industry: Transport

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.M motion sensor, EC.W abrasion sensor, EC.B breakage sensor, i.Cee:plus to evaluate data, i.Cee:net to transfer to dashboard.

Why is it used?
The built-in components ensure that, if damage occurs, the machine is shut down to provide an optimum maintenance plan.

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Industry: Packaging

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
E4.1L e-chains® and chainflex® cables pre-assembled as a readychain, CF.Q isense sensors, Module Connect connector.

Why is it used?
The isense sensors with CF.Q module detect core ruptures before they occur and save the user high downtime costs.

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Industry: Robotics

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC.M sensor for motion data and EC.W sensor for the measurement of abrasion along the energy chain

Why is it used?
The two sensors transfer the measured values via the i.com module (now i.Cee module) directly to Güdel's condition monitoring system, which evaluates the data and makes maintenance predictable.

Industry: Mining

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC. P System as a cleaning or maintenance reminder.

Why is it used?
The heavy dust arising during the movement of bauxite is an enormous stress, especially for moving machine components.

Industry: Wastewater and sewage treatment plants

Smart sensors in sewage treatment plant pipelines prevent failures before they occur.

Which smart plastics technology is used?
EC. P pull force monitoring system for the energy chain

Why is it used?
The EC. P module is used to shut down the plant in an emergency so that the damage can be rectified or total damage is avoided.

Industry: Agriculture

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Which smart plastics technology is used?
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Why is it used?
The smart bearings reports the current condition of components and how worn they are.

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