Boliden Bergsöe accomplishes remarkable 64% reduction in pump failures

Boliden Bergsöe, operating in a challenging environment where molten lead is pumped, faced frequent equipment wear, resulting in approximately 60 pump repairs annually, entailing substantial expenses.

We can now anticipate pump failures and proactively plan maintenance activities accordingly.

Mats Gustavsson
Production Planner at Boliden Bergsöe

Situation

Boliden Bergsöe, operating in a challenging environment where molten lead is pumped, faced frequent equipment wear, resulting in approximately 60 pump repairs annually, entailing substantial expenses.

Solution

By implementing the SenseNode solution, Boliden gained access to comprehensive equipment operational data, empowering them to export this information to maintenance systems or other relevant platforms, facilitating informed decision-making.

Result

Thanks to the implementation of SenseNode solution, Boliden Bergsöe successfully curbed pump failures by an impressive 64%, leading to substantial cost savings on repairs. Moreover, enhanced asset availability and saved work time contributed additional value, although difficult to quantify precisely. The flexible SenseNode solution efficiently accommodates various meters and sensors, including those monitoring electrical parameters, vibrations, heat build-up, and speed.

Insight

SenseNode stands out as the most user-friendly monitoring system available, featuring wireless sensors that eliminate the need for complex cable installations. Cloud-based services facilitate seamless accessibility through mobile applications and web interfaces, providing detailed insights into selected components and machines, enabling comprehensive asset health and performance control. By utilize SenseNode’s capabilities, companies, including Boliden and other leading industrial entities, have witnessed tangible cost savings, and minimized downtime through optimized maintenance practices.

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