Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness through Condition Monitoring

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is commonly defined as a measure comparing how well manufacturing equipment is running compared to the ideal plant. The resulting measurement is expressed as the ratio of the actual output of the equipment divided by the maximum output of the equipment under ideal conditions. The difference between the ideal and the actual situation is a result of losses.

OEE is based on three components of the manufacturing process; availability, performance, and quality. Therefore, the equation translates to OEE = Availability x Performance rate x Quality rate.

The result is expressed as a percentage. This percentage is considered the current production efficiency for that machine. Availability refers to the actual time a machine was available for production when scheduled. Performance refers to speed loss, taking into account any factors that caused the machine to operate at less than maximum speed when running. Lastly, quality refers to time that was wasted by the machine producing a product that does not meet quality standards.

One way many companies are improving their overall equipment effectiveness is through condition monitoring. Condition monitoring is a process of monitoring the condition of machinery, whereas a significant change is indicative of a developing failure. Conditioning monitoring also prompts maintenance scheduling or other action before failure actually occurs.

ProvibTech specializes in vibration protection and condition monitoring. Previously PredicTech, they are a global supplier of advanced machinery protection and condition monitoring systems, featuring the latest in monitoring equipment – including their newest PT2060 monitoring system. The PT2060 is a state-of-the-art rack-based continuous monitoring system ideal for critical machinery protection applications. The PT2060 is capable of supporting up to 56 channels per rack, providing the industry’s highest channel density.

To learn more about how the PT2060 can help extend the life of critical machinery, or to view the extensive line of condition monitoring devices ProvibTech offers log onto www.provibtech.com or call 1-713-830-7601 today.