{"id":6308,"date":"2021-01-29T19:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T19:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/?p=6308"},"modified":"2021-07-08T09:31:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T09:31:13","slug":"zero-speed-switch-protect-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/zero-speed-switch-protect-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Speed Switch: Protect Equipment, Process and People"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A<\/p>\n

A zero speed switch can help prevent material pileups and detect machine failure. Just like fire alarms, they are cheap, easy to install, and can quickly alert you of a problem and prevent thousands of dollars in damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a speed switch?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speed switches are attached to rotating shafts to detect any abnormal change in rotation speed. These shafts are found in many types of plant machinery, from conveyor belts to rock crushers.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do speed switches work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speed switches contain a non-contact inductive sensor probe positioned near the rotating object.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small metal flags or magnets are mounted on a disc or pulser wrap, which generate pulses as they pass through the probe\u2019s electromagnetic field. The pulses have a frequency proportional to the shaft RPM (rotations per minute).<\/span><\/p>\n

This simple set-up can help detect any changes in speed. If the RPM does not match the speed trip-points that you have set \u2013 either it is moving too fast, too slowly, or stopped completely \u2013 a corresponding relay de-energizes and triggers an alarm.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid nuisance tripping caused by normal pauses in speed (such as start-up or built-in time delays), the relay can be programmed to drop out only after a specified time. Some systems will need an external timer, while others can already have it built in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our video on DAZIC Speed Switches<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"DAZIC<\/a><\/p>\n

How can a speed switch improve plant operations?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Prevent downtime<\/b><\/p>\n

You can lose a whole day of productivity from shovelling material pile-up because an elevator or conveyor belt broke down. If the equipment breaks and the process stops, you\u2019re paying your workers to sit around and do nothing, and essentially losing money.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent wear and tear<\/b><\/p>\n

Speed switches can prevent the misalignment of couplings, and stress\/wear and tear of rollers and other small parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Detect machine damage <\/b>before <\/i>it becomes<\/b>\u00a0expensive to repair<\/b><\/p>\n

Speed changes can be a sign that equipment needs repair or preventive maintenance. It\u2019s cheaper to fix a small part now, than to replace equipment down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Automate processes<\/b><\/p>\n

Speed switches are sometimes used to initiate a secondary process once it reaches a particular speed or pre-programmed setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent worker injury<\/b><\/p>\n

The speed of operating equipment can play a big role in workplace safety. Speed switches can prevent accidents or injuries caused by malfunctioning equipment, spillage, or cleaning material pile-up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Achieve accurate processes<\/b><\/p>\n

Quality starts with precision. Keep your equipment running at the right speed and know the moment that there is a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I install a speed switch?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speed switches can be installed on any device with a rotating shaft. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Rotary valves<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Bucket elevators<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Belt, drag and screw conveyors<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Fans<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Blowers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Saw blades<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Drive motors<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Mixers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Crushers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Agitators<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Rolling mills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What industries use speed switches?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Some of the world\u2019s biggest companies use speed switches for smoother, safer, and more efficient plant operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Grain, Feed & Milling<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Bulk Materials Handling<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>General Manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Ethanol\/Biofuels Processing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Sugar Processing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Packaging<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Food Processing<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Textile Production<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Mining<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Power Generation Plants<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Water Utilities<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Wastewater<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n