Adaro Indonesia: Leading Southeast Asia’s Coal Mining Innovation
Adaro Indonesia, one of Southeast Asia’s largest coal mining companies, produces approximately 50 million tons of coal annually. To sustain this scale of operation, maintaining uninterrupted conveyor belt functionality is paramount. Adaro adopted SmartCheck, a condition monitoring system, to identify early bearing issues, reduce damage risks, and optimize maintenance efficiency.
Operating in extreme environments, Adaro faced challenges with conveyor bearings located in hard-to-access areas. Traditional maintenance routines were time-consuming, hazardous, and prone to unplanned downtime. Seeking a predictive maintenance solution, Adaro installed six SmartCheck sensors on its conveyor belts.
SmartCheck: A Game-Changer for Maintenance
The SmartCheck system, connected to Adaro’s local network, enabled centralized monitoring from the control room. By shifting from time-based to need-based maintenance, Adaro improved workforce efficiency and safety. Real-time monitoring, reduced downtime, and enhanced resource planning are just some of the significant benefits achieved.
With SmartCheck, Adaro successfully avoided production losses amounting to approximately USD 200,000 per hour per production line. The system’s robust design and accessible software allow even non-experts to analyze vibration data and make informed decisions, further simplifying maintenance tasks.
Key Benefits for Adaro:
• Real-Time Condition Monitoring: Ensures immediate identification of issues.
• Minimized Unplanned Downtime: Prevents costly disruptions.
• Early Damage Detection: Reduces repair and replacement costs.
• Improved Maintenance Safety: Lowers risks for the team.
• Centralized Bearing Monitoring: Enhances operational control.
• Resource Optimization: Streamlines planning and inventory management.
Pioneering User-Friendly Maintenance
The user-friendly design of Schaeffler’s SmartCheck software empowers engineers, even without prior vibration analysis knowledge, to make precise maintenance decisions quickly. This advancement supports Adaro in maintaining seamless operations in demanding mining conditions.
Through SmartCheck’s predictive capabilities, Adaro Indonesia exemplifies how technology can revolutionize mining operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and substantial cost savings.
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