Rottneros improves reliability with sensors from SPM
05/04/2024
Following years of successful implementation of measurement equipment from SPM Instrument, Swedish pulp development and production specialist Rottneros placed an order last summer for 100 Airius wireless vibration sensors to monitor the mechanical condition of motors, pumps and fans in the pulp mill.
In 2022, Rottneros Mill in Sunne, Värmland, Sweden, reached a new annual record with the production of 115,400 tons of pulp, which is used to manufacture products such as cardboard, packaging, tissue paper, filters and writing and printing papers. Before 2026, the annual capacity and production are expected to increase to between 150,000 and 170,000 tons.
With the investment in Airius sensors, Rottneros Mill takes its condition monitoring programme another step forward. The sensors measure triaxial vibration and temperature, providing valuable insights into the mechanical health of standard production equipment, including motors, pumps and fans.
The Airius sensors communicate over the mill’s WiFi network and use established technology to transmit vibration data to the Condmaster Ruby analysis, diagnostics and troubleshooting software. By employing the sensors, Rottneros gains an edge in preventative maintenance and machine problem detection. The capacity of the sensors to identify vibration-related issues, as well as gear and bearing faults, ensures timely actions and safeguards critical machinery.
Rottneros Mill’s continued investment in equipment from SPM Instrument, following the prior adoption of the portable instrument Leonova Diamond and the online system Intellinova Compact for monitoring of slow-rotating FKC presses, underlines the importance of condition monitoring for increased operational reliability, availability and productivity at the pulp mill.
