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System Plast iCOF condition monitoring device

By Mike Santora | September 25, 2020

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DSC-5140-Regal-iCOFRegal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced the introduction of its new System Plast iCOF condition monitoring device.

For manufacturers running a manufacturing line, especially a dry-running line, friction is a key factor for the proper handling and flow of containers. The iCOF condition monitoring device is designed to monitor the condition of a manufacturing line or a part of it by measuring the coefficient of friction (COF) of a chain or belt while it is running. It returns the average value and trend of the COF. The goal is to maintain line efficiency and an optimum cleaning regime.

“The iCOF device can be used in any conveyor, where a stable friction is the critical point. In dry lines, this value can more easily be affected by several factors, including the cleaning conditions of the conveyors,” said Brad Gossard vice president and general manager, PTS Conveying, Regal. “Inliners, feeders, or the points where the containers change their speed quickly are the areas to watch. The iCOF condition monitoring device can also be used in mass conveyors to keep the back-line pressure under control.”

The iCOF device can be mounted on a conveyor and integrated in the line control system. Without any operator intervention, the system will independently measure the friction at regular intervals. With these data, it is possible to calculate an average value and the related trend and set alerts to take corrective action.

The iCOF condition monitoring device is compatible with Profinet protocol and Ethernet. The iCOF design fits with standard 85 mm pitch conveyors. Its compact and firm structure, made in high strength steel (AISI 304), is completely closed and waterproof, offering the best resistance to cleaning agents. The easy and quick replacement of wear parts, a low tension, and current absorption (24 V, 400 mA, 10 W) ensure reliability and operability.

The iCOF system includes the iCOF device, one slider to imitate product type (PET, CAN or GLASS), one set of screws for the slider, one screwdriver, and one USB drive with graphical user interface (GUI). For more information, visit www.regabeloit.com.

Regal Beloit Corporation
RegalBeloit.com


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