Do you know the moment when your hydraulic hose needs replacing?
Eaton LifeSense has developed a patented hydraulic hose condition monitoring system. Usually hydraulic hoses are replaced when they fail (causing machine downtime), or after a fixed interval, which could be before the end of the useful life of the hose. This new technology uses a combination of diagnostic and alert systems. A hose-condition sensor continuously monitors hose conditions via electrical measurement technology. A diagnostic unit interprets the data and alerts users in advance of impending hose failure. Every hose is fitted with a sensor. Eaton LifeSense describes the benefits as follows:
Eaton LifeSense has developed a patented hydraulic hose condition monitoring system. Usually hydraulic hoses are replaced when they fail (causing machine downtime), or after a fixed interval, which could be before the end of the useful life of the hose. This new technology uses a combination of diagnostic and alert systems. A hose-condition sensor continuously monitors hose conditions via electrical measurement technology. A diagnostic unit interprets the data and alerts users in advance of impending hose failure. Every hose is fitted with a sensor. Eaton LifeSense describes the benefits as follows:
Provides over 50% more hose life- Increases reliability by detecting and warning of impending failure
- Safeguards workers
- Reduces risks of collateral damage
- Increases cost savings through lower downtime and longer hose life
- Protects the environment from hydraulic oil normally spilt when the hose fails