KSB Guard plays a key role in the preventive maintenance strategy required by Ahlstrom-Munksjö. The small sensor module, which can be attached to any pump (including those from other manufacturers) in a few simple steps, immediately reports deviations from normal operation so that corrective measures can be implemented in good time.

Registered users can access all pump status data (e.g. temperature, vibrations and load condition) around the clock via a web portal and are immediately notified by e-mail if any deviations occur. In this way, major damage and downtime can be reliably avoided. This results in considerable benefits for the plant operator for a comparatively low investment, including greater transparency, less downtime, better maintenance work planning thanks to specific status data and reduced operating costs.

As is the case with other complex projects, KSB supplied everything from a single source. One contact person ensured that planning, procurement and configuration of the pumps and pump control system were handled entirely in the background and the software was tested at the factory.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö quickly learned that using KSB Guard in particular was extremely effective. As of October 2021, no fewer than 20 KSB Guard units are being used in other plants run by the decor paper producer. And that number will continue to rise.