Elevāt, HydraForce and Tan Delta joint effort
24/04/2023
HydraForce, a manufacturer of hydraulic values, manifolds and electrohydraulic systems, Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, and Elevāt, a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-connected machine applications, aim to help eliminate the most common causes of off-highway machine downtime. The modern mobile machine telematics solution from Elevāt seamlessly incorporates with manifold assemblies using HydraForce cartridge values and Tan Delta state-of-the-art oil conditioning sensors.
The integrated solution provides a centralised portal, along with email and text alerts, equipping fleet operators with remote monitoring, control and optimisation capabilities for field-deployed assets.
Adam Livesay, Co-Founder of Elevāt, said: “The team at HydraForce came to Elevāt because they wanted a solution that would support remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, live updates and proactive telematics reports. They also wanted a fully integrated portal experience for fleet operators and mobile equipment manufacturers that delivers an easy-to-use interface and fast access to data and reports in a clear format so issues can be addressed before they impact machine operation. We are proud to be working with HydraForce and Tan Delta to deliver a solution that will maximise uptime and lower costs.”
Russ Schneidewind, Director of Business Development at HydraForce, said: “Elevāt’s Machine Connect application is paired with the Tan Delta oil conditioning sensors to provide operators with machine operational data and deliver customised alerts to inform the operator or owner when hydraulic fluids require maintenance. The combination of an electronic controller architecture with telematics provides multiple benefits to users, including real-time data and ongoing alerts of oil conditions. The reported information will prevent excessive wear of hydraulic components and catastrophic failures that can occur when machines are in operation, thus leading to increased productivity and reductions in machine downtime and maintenance costs.”
Chris Greenwood, Managing Director at Tan Delta Systems, explained: “Through accurate monitoring of oil health, maintenance scheduling can also be optimised, as equipment is serviced only when required and operators can rest assured that any unexpected changes in the oil condition will be immediately detected and reported. This can also extend the operational life of equipment and overall machine health, as optimal oil conditions prevent unnecessary wear and tear.”
