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Machinery reliability plays a key role in plant economic performance. SKF is a leading supplier of products and services in the area comprising rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems and reliability solutions. SKF thus significantly contributes to increasing the productivity of rotating machinery and reducing the operation-related costs. Examples of such machinery are rotary kilns, dryers and pelletizers. Any downtime or operation at low levels resulting from an unsatisfactory mechanical condition of these large machines has a massive impact on the economic performance of the entire plant. One of the most reliable methods of determining the mechanical condition of a rotary kiln is the measurement of its geometric parameters such as kiln axis, axes of the supporting rollers and ovality.
SKF offers a comprehensive set of diagnostic services enabling to establish the prevailing mechanical condition of the kiln in full operation. The next step is to localize the critical parts and to optimize them. Regular application of the rotary kiln diagnostic services serves as an effective tool for failure prediction and improved maintenance planning. All measurements included in the individual diagnostic modules are carried out while the kiln is in operation. As a result, any optimization recommendations reflect the real operating conditions including high temperatures and dynamics of the kiln and are not burdened with a kiln shell thermal expansion error. As the diagnostic measurements are performed on machinery in full operation, the service has no influence on the plant production levels.
Kiln geometry
Kiln geometry
Kiln geometry
Kiln geometry
Root cause
Kiln crank
Kiln crank
Kiln crank
Kiln crank
Axial balance
Axial balance
Lubrication
Corrosion
Lining quality
Diagnostics modules:
Modul A Kiln geometry analysis
The high reliability and the ability to predict breakdowns of a rotary kiln critically depend on its geometry. Changes such as sinking of foundations, uneven mechanical wear or an inadequate repair can lead to overloading of individual components. This condition then gradually develops into a full-fledged damage and production loss. Rotary kilns should be therefore carefully aligned in order to reduce to minimum torsion and stress in the kiln shell, i.e. the factors cause excessive mechanical wear and can negatively influence the lifetime of refractory lining, rollers, bearings and other components. Analysed elements: - kiln axis (spatial course) - kiln slope - roller operating angles - deviation of supporting roller axes from the kiln axis (spatial) - diameters and profiles of the supporting rollers - diameters and profiles of the tyres - tyre and gear ring wobbling - thermal differences
Analysis types
Analysis
Thermal scanning
Tyre wobbling
Service included in the module Service NOT included in the module Optional service
Report
Seals
Lubricants
Lubrication systems
Vibration analysis
Filters
Optical measurements
Seals
Lubrication systems
Mechatronics
Services
Contact in Czech Republic Lucie Stavaov Project manager - Optical measurement SKF Loiska, a.s. Technologick 372/2 708 00 Ostrava - Pustkovec, esk Republika Tel: +420 597 305 968 Mobile: +420 737 208 265 Fax: +420 597 306 024 lucie.stavarova@skf.com www.skf.cz
Contact in Italy Gianluca Gaziano Platform Champion - Reability Systems SKF Industrie S.p.A. Service Division Via Pinnerolo 54 I - 10060 Airasca (TO), Italy Tel: +39 011 9852 920 Fax: +39 011 9852 252 gianluca.gaziano@skf.com
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