The automotive industry uses large amounts of compressed air, which means that hidden air leaks are a common problem that requires timely detection.
When left unattended, undetected compressed air leaks can lead to high energy costs, significant financial losses due to unplanned outages and even potential safety hazards.
Leaks can also contribute to problems with system operations, such as fluctuating system pressure, compressor overcapacity or decreased service life and increased maintenance of supply equipment. Therefore, maintaining compressed air systems by locating and repairing leaks in a timely manner is one of the most effective ways to save energy and improve both productivity and competitiveness.
A challenging environment requires an advanced solution
The automotive industry is particularly prone to compressed air leaks, as it is used in large quantities in both component production and assembly plants.
Also the large size of manufacturing facilities contributes to the high potential for leakage, where compressed air is transported in large pipe networks over long distances.
Complex manufacturing lines consist of multiple processes using pneumatic systems, such as metal casting, machining, tool making, CNC machines, assembly robots, sandblasting and automotive paint booths, all of which are vulnerable to leakage.
Common weak points in equipment include valves, pipes, hoses, fittings and tools, all found in large quantities in a single plant. In addition, automotive manufacturing facilities are often noisy environments, which makes locating compressed air leaks extremely difficult.
FLIR SI2 LD Acoustic Imaging Camera
An acoustic solution that delivers good results
FLIR Si2-LD: an advanced predictive maintenance solution that scans large areas and pinpoints the exact location of compressed air leaks quickly and accurately. This camera can be introduced at any stage of the maintenance cycle and inspections can be performed without stopping operations, using a safe and easy-to-operate device that requires minimal training. In addition to identifying minute leaks inaudible to the human ear even in noisy industrial environments, the accompanying machine learning-based analysis software displays leak size and cost estimates and produces actionable data for maintenance and repair plans.
Large amounts of compressed air are used in automotive assembly plants.
Advantages of an acoustic chamber for air leak detection
- Save time, energy and costs and reduce your carbon footprint by locating hidden compressed air leaks early.
- Ensures operational continuity through early detection of air and gas leaks.
- It scans large areas quickly and detects critical problems accurately, even in noisy industrial environments.
- It requires minimal training and is easy to incorporate into the maintenance cycle.
- Provides real-time results and actionable data for maintenance and repair plans through machine learning-driven analytics.
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