Significant savings and efficiencies can be gained by gaining a holistic insight into the health of standalone assets at a factory or plant says IoT expert Freddie Coertze. “Often non-processing infrastructure such as air compressors or refrigeration units are delivered as standalone assets and are not part of the production…

The cost of air compressor leaks can be significant for any processing facility – not only is compressed air wasted, but the energy bills and toll on the equipment can be expensive. Leaks trigger a drop in system pressure, preventing air tools from working and impacting production. Additionally, leaks will…