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Smart Oil Plug® replaces the conventional oil filler, or drain plugs, designed and certified for axle-mounted operation to monitor temperature, vibration, and ferromagnetic oil debris – an indication of gear or bearing damage. 

This wireless, sensor-based solution enables real-time monitoring and analysis of gearbox health and behaviour in railway vehicles. It can detect gearbox vibrations, temperature and ferrous debris, providing insights into issues such as:

• Gearbox quality
• Wheel slide
• Wheel flats
• Track quality
• Cardan Shaft failure
• Oil loss
• Impending bearing failure
• Suspension defects

Already used by some of the largest railway companies, this innovative product is easy to use and simple to install under expert supervision. It offers a holistic view of gearbox health through real-time wireless remote condition monitoring.

Transforming rail maintenance practices, it consists of a single on-board transceiver - which contains a SIM card - and a Smart Oil Plug which replaces the original oil plug within the gearbox. It can be seamlessly adapted to any rail application.

Accurate data measurements are taken for temperature, oil debris, and vibration. This information is transmitted via Bluetooth to a transceiver and then to the cloud for analysis. Automated reporting with text message or email alerts is generated for exceptions. It also provides early detection of a host of issues to help minimise unplanned down time and allow maintenance to be arranged at a time to suit the operator.

For more information, visit: https://www.transmissiondynamics.com/products/smart-oil-plug-wireless-gearbox-monitoring/