Monitoring characteristics of rolling bearing assemblies The online monitoring system of this bearing type is used to evaluate the remaining service life of heavily loaded assemblies and to monitor the running process. FAG Online Monitoring System ProTorq The online monitoring system FAG ProTorq is suitable for the monitoring of individual components due to its numerous functions. It contributes to: ■ early detection of overloads and possible component failures ■ reliable estimation of remaining useful life ■ optimized component usage and maintenance planning ■ improved quality and performance ■ design qualification and optimization of power elements. Function FAG ProTorq can be used to detect signals such as torque, elongation, thrust, pressure, temperature and displacement changes. These signals can be correlated with other data to assess machine condition. In addition, the system can perform calculations and comparisons between signals. As a result, users can obtain reliable environmental status information from components or during operation. The system can also be used in harsh environments such as rolling mills or offshore. The customer solution FAG ProTorq has numerous functions and requires monitoring with precise parameter definitions when configuring hardware and software. Each system represents a targeted independent solution. The Schaeffler Group accompanies users throughout the entire project phase. Depending on the configuration of the bearing system of the Schaeffler Group, the user can go through intensive training to the level where the system can be used alone. Upon customer request, specialists from the Schaeffler Group can estimate the measurement data. Troubleshooting If a permanent installation is not required, the Schaeffler Group also provides temporary measurements. The purpose is to find solutions to unexpected component failure points in the short term. Lubricant Monitoring Features This model oil sample can be used to determine early wear in heavy duty industrial gearboxes based on particles in the oil. Monitoring oil for particles means early detection of failures. Particles can be identified by early oil monitoring. This can help prevent failures and downtime. FAG Oil Analyzer Wear Debris Monitor The FAG Wear Debris Monitor is a monitoring of the number of particles in the oil and according to the particles. Oil sensors sorted by size and material. The oil sensor is installed in the gearbox before the filter in the auxiliary flow of the recirculating grease system or in a separate oil branch. The G Wear Debris Monitor is mainly used, for example, in gearboxes for extracting plants as raw material, in planetary gearboxes in wind turbines or in marine bearing propulsion systems. The features of this device are as follows: ■ Monitors the number of particles in the oil ■ Different particles can be divided into ferrous and non-ferrous metals ■ Classifies particles according to size ■ Integrates oil particle monitoring into existing online monitoring systems. At the junction of the oil and vibration monitoring facilities, damage in the gearbox and recirculated oil lubrication can be detected at an early stage and the cause of the failure can be determined. In this way, stoppages and secondary failures in the production process are prevented.