Paper Mill Early Signs of Gearbox Failure
Online condition monitoring system detected early signs of gearbox failure at a paper mill. VITS Ltd. analyzed the data, recommended maintenance, and the gearbox was replaced proactively, avoiding downtime and failure.
🚨 Catastrophic gearbox failure prevented — with 60 days' notice.
At a paper mill, Erbessd’s Phantom Online Condition Monitoring System detected early signs of gearbox failure on a pulper unit. Here's how it played out:
🗓️ Feb 29, 2024
Erbessd Phantom system sent an alert — abnormal vibration amplitudes detected.
📈 Our team at VITS Ltd. analyzed the data and flagged potential gear damage.
🛠️ March 21, 2024
Maintenance followed our recommendation and performed a visual inspection during a scheduled shutdown.
✅ Gear tooth damage confirmed.
📊 Continued monitoring showed increasing amplitudes into May.
🔄 May 14, 2024
The gearbox was proactively replaced — avoiding unscheduled downtime or catastrophic failure.
The result:
✅ No emergency shutdowns
✅ Minimal impact on production
✅ A textbook case of predictive maintenance success
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