Full control in all situations ... with the smart i.Sense BRG mini sensor

The new i.Sense BRG mini-sensor gives you full control. This innovation enables you to make (almost) any igus plastic product smart; as a user, you benefit from real-time condition monitoring, including digital evaluation capability for recorded machine data. It then works with the i.Cee module to output predictive maintenance recommendations and service life statements.

The whole thing is realised by a wired 2.5mm x 4mm abrasion sensor that is simply inserted into the stressed friction points in the plastic. Skilful geometric positioning of these elements allows clear statements to be made about product service life in the event of an electrical interruption or change in resistance. It doesn't matter whether the igus starting product is a 3D printed part, an igubal spherical bearing, or a customised iglidur milled part. The percentage status messages can then be read out directly from the PLC machine control system via the cable connection. Sales prices can thus be less than EUR 250.

Tech up

• Cable-based condition monitoring for (almost) all igus plastic products
• Direct connection to the plant control system (PLC) via potential-free contacts
• Comprehensive connectivity for integration into predictive maintenance concept with i.Cee

Cost down

• 80% cost reduction through direct connection to system control system
• Reduction of maintenance costs with predictive maintenance recommendations
• Avoidance of unplanned downtimes thanks to condition-based alarm messages

"Less effort, higher availability"

"Less maintenance work, higher availability, the ability to manage all the different cables and hoses in one system, intelligent status 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 where maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime is prevented.