WEG is supplying Klabin, Brazil's largest producer and exporter of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, with intelligent WEGscan sensors, and asset management software WEG Motion Fleet Management (MFM).
The solution will ensure an increase in the reliability of paper machines for managing rotating assets that meet customer demands. The major challenge is to monitor equipment in an environment with temperatures exceeding 100°C, a constant presence of steam, and continuous speed variation.
This supply confirms WEG's experience in the pulp and paper industry, as WEG's IoT solution (WEGscan and WEG Motion Fleet Management) has been extensively tested and approved by Klabin, highlighting the robustness and efficiency of the solution in the application. One of the main differentiators was the use of WEGscan in the paper drying phase, an environment with high temperature and humidity. Another differentiator is the ability to perform instant vibration analysis, as the monitored environments are in a hard-to-reach area, making it difficult for an inspector to take local measurements.
This significant project between Klabin and WEG represents a milestone in technological innovation, demonstrating the companies' ability to tackle complex challenges and provide effective solutions.
Predictive maintenance, based on temperature, vibration, and operating hours data, will allow Klabin to anticipate potential equipment failures, significantly reducing unplanned downtime. Additionally, operational efficiency will be improved, resulting in a positive impact on productivity and company results.
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electro-electronic equipment company.
