OILS & LUBRICANTS
Donaldson is using advanced telematics and sensors integrated into fluid and filtration systems
capability sends filter and fluid performance data to the cloud , while predictive analytics help users make more efficient filtration maintenance decisions .”
This technology eliminates a lot of the guesswork when it comes to filtration and oil performance . By continually monitoring the oil and the filter , Zambon argues you can answer a lot of questions and improve your equipment ’ s efficiency . “ Should the fluid be changed ? Does the condition of the fluid indicate a larger problem in the engine ? Using existing fleet monitoring software , these sensors send messages in real time that can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major repair .”
The more downtime on a mining site , the more money and time ( also money ) you haemorrhage . “ If you knew that you could deliver greater uptime on your equipment by being proactive and ‘ listening ’ to the equipment , wouldn ’ t you do so ? You can avoid a lot of surprises that can bring the work to a screeching halt . It ’ s now possible to listen to your entire fleet at once . Telematics have advanced so much that we can connect multiple monitoring solutions into one intuitive system . It ’ s the next stage of wireless filtration and fluid monitoring technology .”
Donaldson uses technology that allows integrated data from all onboard systems - air , fuel , oil and hydraulics - into the GeoTab fleet management platform no matter the fleet or engine . This means it ’ s now easy to put what could otherwise be an overwhelming amount of information into action . It also means more informed maintenance decisions , which means more uptime and more productivity . And more productivity is the ultimate goal .
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International Mining | JULY 2021