Unexpected Drivetrain Failures are a risk your Organization Shouldn’t Ignore
Mechanical components like pulleys, belts, chains, drives, couplings, and open-face bearings keep production going, but unexpected failures and undiagnosed defects lead to an unreliable and inefficient organization.
Misalignment, impacting, excessive friction caused by under and over-lubrication wear out your assets over time, but often go unnoticed until a catastrophic failure shuts everything down.
- Unplanned downtime – Production disruptions lead to delay orders, and upset customers, and lost revenue.
- Expensive emergency repairs – High labor costs, expensive replacement parts, and increased safety risks due to rushed repairs in hazardous conditions.
- Shortened equipment lifespan – Friction and impacts cause premature wear, leading to more frequent replacements and increasing the risk of ancillary damage to surrounding components.
The key to avoiding these failures? Catching them early—before they turn into costly breakdowns.
Detect Excess Friction & Impact Before Failures Happen
Mechanical failures in drivetrain components don’t happen suddenly. They develop over time, often beginning as subtle friction, impacting, or turbulence in the ultrasonic frequency range. These early-stage defects are undetectable by traditional methods until significant damage has already occurred.
Traditional contact-based monitoring methods, like vibration analysis, aren’t practical for many drivetrain components. However, because these components are exposed to open air, their common failure modes can be detected using acoustic imaging. The SonaVu+ Acoustic Imaging Camera captures and visualizes airborne ultrasound signals from a distance, allowing maintenance teams to see and hear mechanical faults in real time—without shutting down equipment.
- Pinpoint mechanical anomalies instantly – Detect excess friction, impact, and misalignment in chains, belts, pulleys, drives, and bearings.
- See & hear faults like never before – Real-time frequency data, heterodyned audio output, and acoustic imagery provide a complete picture of drivetrain health.
- No shutdowns or disassembly required – Inspections happen while equipment is running, preventing costly downtime.
- Fast, simple inspections with minimal training – Quickly scan vast portions of your system and detect issues in minutes.
- Immediate program wins – Fixing faults prevents failures, extends asset life, and reduces maintenance costs.
How It Works
- Scan Your Equipment – Use SonaVu+ to identify friction, impact, and misalignment across your drivetrain components.
- Visualize & Diagnose Issues – Combine acoustic imagery, real-time frequency data, and heterodyned audio output to pinpoint problems early.
- Take Action Before Failures Occur – Schedule targeted maintenance before small issues become costly breakdowns.
Prevent Failures. Reduce Downtime. Save Money.
Don’t wait for a breakdown to know something’s wrong. Find and fix mechanical faults before they cost you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We also provide comprehensive training and support to ensure your team can fully leverage the SonaVu+ Acoustic Imaging Camera for drivetrain monitoring. Our experts guide you through best practices, real-world applications, and hands-on demonstrations to help you integrate acoustic imaging into your maintenance program.