Optimising the Performance and Longevity of Industrial Machinery with Oil Debris Sensors

In industries where disrupted operations mean loss of income, decreased productivity and reduced performance, such as in power generation, manufacturing, mining, and transportation, WearDetect comes in handy.Gill WearDetect is an oil debris sensor that diagnoses the initial stages of machine failure by monitoring continuous ferrous wear within the equipment, resulting in minimised unexpected downtime, and preventing further damage.  

It is primarily used in oil-based systems, such as gearboxes, axles, and engines, and are applicable for use for the following applications, to name a few: 

• Wind turbines 

• Automotive manufacturing 

• Industrial processes, including paper and chemical production 

• Conveyor drives within distribution facilities 

• Mining equipment 

• Logistics – crane gearbox 

• Railway industry – axles, engines, and gearbox 

How does it work? 

WearDetect is designed to plug into an existing oil drain plug, in any oil-lubricated systems that experience wear over time.  

The magnetic tip collects iron particles, and the sensor provides a dynamic measurement of the amount of debris that has built up in the oil, which gives an indication of when the oil needs to be changed to avoid further damage to associated parts. 

It is supplied with a local display indicating build-up and oil temperature, thereby making it easy to monitor conditions. 

WearDetect sensors have no moving parts, making them highly reliable and accurate. 

Gill WearDetect’s Key Features 

• Real-time, continuous condition monitoring 

• Captures and measures both fine and coarse ferrous wear debris 

• WearDetect sensor data can be used to predict and schedule maintenance actions 

• Oil temperature or water presence measurement 

• No expert knowledge or training required to interpret results 

• Multiple thread adaptor options for easy installation 

• Data platform option provides insight into equipment health, straight to your device 

Do you have a particular application in mind? Contact our team of experts for advice and assistance.