HIKMICRO, is increasing its predictive maintenance (PdM) solutions to further boost reliability and efficiencies, especially across the automotive and power-intensive manufacturing sectors.
With a recent report by McKinsey & Co showing PdM reducing overall maintenance costs by 18-25% and unplanned downtime by as much as 50%, HIKMICRO’s cutting-edge combination of acoustic imagers and thermal cameras enables early detection of gas leaks and particle discharge, along with electrical and mechanical issues before they become mission critical.
The affordable AI56L Acoustic Imager delivers precision to cut energy waste and optimize pneumatic system performance. Its ultra-sensitive gas leak mode is highly accurate and pinpoints and filters noise in problematic environments with real-time visualization (on a large 4.3″ LCD touch screen) plus those that would be impossible to hear against the background of stamping, welding, and assembly operations. Ergonomic single-hand operation makes it lightweight and portable for seamless inspections along fast-moving production lines.
It supplements the work of the other more advanced models (AI56 and AI76) in the HIKMICRO AI Series, which also identify corona, floating, surface, or particle discharge on high voltage systems that can lead to equipment failure. This is instantly displayed onscreen and can be saved for documentation and reporting analysis.
Integrated into HIKMICRO’s M and SP Series thermal cameras (M31, M60, SP40, SP40H, SP60, SP60H, running firmware V5.5.96), SuperScene+ enables streamlined two-step panel inspections and one-click PCB assessments. With colour coded alerts and instant diagnostics, it brings simplified precision and consistency to tasks that once demanded extensive time and expertise.
“Operational reliability and efficiency are non-negotiable in today’s fast-paced and ever evolving manufacturing landscape. Undetected faults, such as compressed gas leaks or electrical hotspots, can literally bring a business to its knees,” says Stefan Li, Overseas Market Director of HIKMICRO.
“Automotive production relies on pneumatic systems, compressed air and robotics, where even minor leaks can disrupt production and inflate energy costs, while in power-intensive facility inspection it’s all about identifying temperature measurement targets in specific scenarios and determining if anomalies exist. As a predictive maintenance duo they have no equal, so combining the AI56L for the former and SuperScene+ for the latter has never made more sense or been more timely.”
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