Bearing fault in an IMA KFA corner rounding unit caught early
Client
IMA Schelling
Company operations
Industrial equipment
Equipment type
IMA KFA corner rounding unit
Diagnosed issue
Data analysis revealed anomalies on the IMA KFA unit, indicating potential bearing wear. During the initial inspection on Friday, no visible or audible irregularities were observed. However, the following day, the next maintenance shift received error notifications from the frequency converter. The issue was confirmed to be bearing wear, and the motor was subsequently replaced.
Results
Early anomaly detection allowed maintenance teams to act promptly, minimizing unplanned downtime and preventing potential damage to surrounding components. The incident demonstrated the system’s capability to identify developing faults before they escalate into costly failures.