Parker’s Metal Wear Debris Sensor Supports Continuous Monitoring of Presence and Trend Development of Metallic Wear Debris in the Systems.
Parker Hannifin has announced a new addition to its condition monitoring range. The second generation Metallic Wear Debris Sensor has been designed for applications that call for continuous detecting and trend measurement of metallic wear debris. Metal Wear Debris Sensors can be applied in a wide variety of demanding industries including oil & gas market top drives, mud pumps, marine propulsion systems, wind turbine gear boxes and Industrial powertrain drives.
It is known in the market that particles result from wear processes in both hydraulic and lubrication systems. It is imperative to know, not just the number of particles which pass through the system, but also their size and metallic composition. The latest generation of Parker’s Metal Wear Debris Sensors goes beyond normal protection systems, offering real-time monitoring of contamination in the system. This allows system users or service organisations to take immediate action at the first indication of change, thereby preventing all types of failures to system components.
The Parker Kittiwake Metal Wear Debris Sensor has a robust design and is rated to IP67. It measures particles sizes from 40 to over 1000 microns. Using proven inductive coil technology, it enables continuous measurement of metallic wear debris in hydraulic and lubrication systems. Smart algorithms provide information about the particle size distribution count, differentiating between ferrous and non-ferrous wear particles. The company’s DebriScan software puts the user in control by offering customised communication between the metal wear debris sensor and main system controller.
With both digital and analogue outputs, the Metal Wear Debris Sensor can be easily integrated into existing condition monitoring and operating systems. Whether validating the health of the system or alerting wear patterns, the sensor provides instant information, complementing existing laboratory oil analysis programs and helping the user make informed maintenance planning decisions. Communication protocols included are Ethernet and RS485, CANopen, analogue and alarm line. ATEX certified versions of the new sensor are available for applications where this is a requirement.
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