Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Labeling Machine

Abstract

Mechanical Labeling Machine is used to label bottles, cans, etc. Labeler is used for mass production purpose only and runs at very high speed in continuous operating condition, thus it is very important that the machine runs without any sudden breakdowns in order to prevent major loss in the organization. Labeler consists of many critical mechanical parts and thus it is very important to monitor the condition of those parts so as to run the machine smoothly. Condition monitoring of whole system is one of the useful methods to detect the forthcoming defect in priori. In present study an attempt has been made to monitor the condition of labeler by using vibration analysis as the key process. The vibration data of three different locations i.e Aggregate, Gear box, and Carousal shaft of Mechanical Labeling machine has been measured at the machine operating at different speeds. Analysis of the collected vibration data has been done by using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method. Also analysis of the plate of upper turret has been simulated in ANSYS 15.0 It has been observed that by continuously monitoring the condition of machine by using different techniques or by using sensors, measuring instruments, etc one can easily identify most of the developing faults in priori and necessary steps can be taken to prevent the damage or defect occurring.