MOTORS | INDUSTRY 4.0
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As technology gets smarter and Industry 4.0 becomes
more of a reality manufacturers need to move with the
times. Here is the Eureka! guide to future-proo ng your
motor management strategy.
Manufacturers sit at the
cutting edge of the
Industry 4.0 revolution.
Technology is changing
the industry as we know it – and
manufacturers need to prepare for the
impact advancements in tech are set
to have. To do so, manufacturers need
a clear vision as to how digitalisation
is going to impact their sector. Whilst
this isn’t easy, and there’s no set
answer, manufacturers can take the
opportunity to embrace new and
innovative technology. In doing so,
they’ll bene t from increased insights,
and greater productivity. One of the
ways they can do this is in their motor
management strategy.
“In today’s market, the
manufacturing industry dominates
the industrial sphere,” says Martin
Walder, VP industry, Schneider
Electric. “Within the sector, an
incredible volume of power is used
to convert raw materials into nished
goods. What’s more, more than 60%
of the energy in the industry is being
used speci cally to power motors.
Crucially, this is only set to increase
if we’re to sustain the production rate
for years to come and futureproof the
industry.”
Whilst this volume of energy
consumption may not come as a
surprise, Walder says the amount
of companies without a motor
management strategy in place
is surprising. What’s more – an
intelligent motor management
strategy is crucial to reduce
overall energy consumption and
increase plant uptime. In fact, the
manufacturing sector is dependent on
motors, so it’s essential to ensure that
they are protected and t for purpose
now and in the future.
“Think of it like this,” Walder
adds. “With more and more smart
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
compatible products available on the
market, if part of the motor were to
break, replacing like for like products
would not always provide the best
operational results.”
FWOHRA-TL’ISK EW RREOPNLGA CWEIMTHE NLITK?EMotor
starters can be complex
pieces of technology – and like
all technology, they are at risk of
faults, damage or breaking down all
together.
There are several different
conditions in the industry to watch
out for that can create a motor starter
failure. This includes, high or low
voltage supply, phase unbalance,
TAHBOE UT AUTHOR
Martin Walder,
VP Industry,
Schneider Electric.
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