How smart sensors add value to the motor repair business

The low voltage (LV) motor is the workhorse of industry, driving conveyors, mixers, pumps and fans. Monitoring the condition of each LV motor is a complex and costly challenge. That all changes with ABB’s smart sensor technology. Now tracking the motor’s health is as simple as opening a smartphone app. Studies show that a good proactive maintenance regime can lead to a 30 percent improvement in equipment lifetime compared to reactive maintenance. Yet some 90…