Predictive Maintenance Metals Industry

Online Condition Monitoring &
Fault Diagnostics for
Aluminium Industry

Isometric factory diagram depicting aluminum production, showcasing machinery, heat, and worker safety challenges.

Green Anode Plant (GAP)
Ball Mill Bucket Elevator ID Fan Kneader Paste Mixer

Baking Furnace
FTA Blower FTA Compressor FTP ID Fan

Rodding
Autogenous Mill Belt Conveyor Shot Blast Unit Dust Collector Fan Butt Press Pump

Potline
Circulation Blower ID Fan Belt Conveyor

Cast House
Ingot Transfer Fork Cooling Conveyor Layer Conveyor Stack Conveyor Casting conveyor Wire Rod Mill Cooling Tower Saw Cutter Air compressor Pit Pump Crane Billet Cutter

Rolling
Rough Rolling Stand Finish Rolling Stand Anealing Cooler Fan

Powerplant Boiler Feed Pump PA Fan SA Fan ID Fan CEP Pump Vacuum Pump Cooling Water Pump Demineralization Pump Gas Turbine Cooling Tower Fan

The aluminum industry, a crucial component of modern manufacturing, faces several challenges that can hinder its efficiency and overall output. The aluminum production process involves harsh conditions, with furnaces and potroom cells operating at elevated temperatures, generating intense heat that can adversely affect machinery.
Additionally, substantial dust generated during production can obstruct machinery and reduce efficiency.
A significant concern in the aluminum industry is worker safety. Employees are exposed to various risks during production. These hazards include:
  • Hot Metal Contact: Workers risk serious burns or injuries from touching hot metal.
  • Electrical Dangers: Exposure to electrical hazards can lead to electrocution.
  • Machinery Entrapment: There’s a risk of becoming ensnared in machinery, resulting in crushing injuries.
  • Hazardous Gases: Workers may also be exposed to dangerous gases like fluorine gases and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, negatively impacting their health. Ensuring worker safety through advanced sensor solutions is crucial in mitigating these risks.
A worker standing by a steam-generating machine in the aluminum industry, using fault detection to address production challenges
Today, Infinite Uptime monitors one of the largest Aluminium smelters in Asia, ensuring uninterrupted operations across various critical areas—from Green Anode Plant (GAP) to Potlines to Casting and Rolling. Not a single unscheduled downtime or safety lapse has occurred.

Improving Operations & Reliability in the Aluminum Industry

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