UE Systems launches OnTrak Wireless
10/04/2024
UE Systems, a developer of ultrasonic detection instruments and solutions for maintenance and reliability, has unveiled its latest innovation, the OnTrak Wireless system. The company claims that this cutting-edge solution transcends traditional bearing health monitoring by actively preventing failures through precision autonomous lubrication, addressing lubrication-related issues, which account for a significant portion of premature bearing failures. This innovation arrives hot on the heels of the recently launched Ultraprobe 15,000, showcasing UE Systems’ pursuit of innovation in maintenance and reliability solutions.
“The OnTrak Wireless system is set to redefine the approach to bearing maintenance,” said Blair Fraser, Vice President of Business and Technology Development at UE Systems. “Beyond merely monitoring for defects, the OnTrak Wireless system proactively prevents them, leveraging autonomous precision lubrication. Considering that lubrication issues are implicated in up to 80% of premature bearing failures, this technology is a game-changer.”
The OnTrak Wireless system integrates the new 950BT wireless sensor, which combines ultrasound, vibration, speed and temperature monitoring into a single unit. This multi-faceted approach to asset monitoring not only identifies but actively prevents the most common causes of bearing failure.
“Our ultrasound-first strategy is elevated by the inclusion of vibration and temperature metrics,” continued Blair. “The 950BT sensor is unmatched in its ability to detect and prevent asset defects, offering a new level of confidence in bearing health assessments.”
UE Systems’ OnTrak Wireless system is powered by UE Insights, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform that offers adaptable, browser-based visualisations for any asset. With its advanced anomaly detection, UE Insights empowers users to identify and address unusual operational patterns early, before they lead to failures.
“We are not just innovating, we are reimagining the role of ultrasound in maintenance,” Blair emphasised. “The OnTrak Wireless system, backed by our extensive experience and commitment to excellence, represents the future of predictive maintenance.”
