Smart WD-40 Lubricant Valve for Automated Industrial Systems with IoT Connectivity and Data Logging

Product Description:

Step into the future of Industry 4.0 with the Smart WD-40 Lubricant Valve, an integral component for automated lubrication systems. This valve is equipped with IoT connectivity, allowing it to communicate with a central control system to confirm operation and log each lubrication event. It delivers a precise dose of condition-based lubricant based on real-time machine data, moving beyond simple time-based schedules. This predictive maintenance capability is transformative, applying lubricant only when needed, which optimizes consumption and prevents both under and over-lubrication. The valve provides usage analytics that help plant managers understand consumption patterns and identify anomalies. By integrating this smart-factory component, you enable a data-driven approach to machinery care, significantly reducing wear, preventing unexpected downtime, and pushing the efficiency of your manufacturing operations to new heights.

Bullet Points:

• Features IoT connectivity for integration into smart factory networks and control systems.

• Enables the precise application of condition-based lubricant for optimal machine health.

• A core enabling technology for a predictive maintenance strategy.

• Provides valuable usage analytics for monitoring system health and lubricant consumption.

• This smart-factory component transforms lubrication from a manual chore to an automated, data-driven process.

Specific Application Scenario:
In an automated packaging line, the smart valve receives a signal from a vibration sensor on a high-speed bearing. It then dispenses a precise amount of lubricant, and logs the event, preventing a failure that was predicted by the data.

Factory Production Floor:
Production involves clean-room assembly for the electronic components. Each valve's sensor and communication module are calibrated and tested on a simulated network before being sealed in its industrial housing.

Packing and Transportation:
Valves are packaged in ESD-safe, compartmentalized boxes with unique QR codes for registration and integration into the customer's IoT platform. Documentation includes digital access keys and API information.

FAQ:

1. What kind of IoT connectivity does it use?

   • It typically uses standard industrial protocols like IO-Link or wireless options like LoRaWAN to seamlessly integrate into existing factory automation systems.

2. What is condition-based lubricant application?

   • It means lubricant is applied based on the actual condition of the machine (e.g., temperature, vibration, running hours) rather than a fixed calendar schedule, which is more efficient and effective.

3. How does this enable predictive maintenance?

   • By logging every lubrication event and working with sensor data, it helps build a model of normal machine behavior. Deviations from this model can predict a failure before it happens.

4. What type of usage analytics does it provide?

   • It can report on the number of actuations, estimated lubricant used, and identify if a specific valve has failed to operate, providing a clear picture of the lubrication system's health.

5. Is this smart-factory component difficult to install?

   • It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for standard pneumatic or electric valves in automated systems, but it does require configuration by a controls technician to connect to the network.