A next-generation condition monitoring system for vibrating screens and feeders is designed to provide real-time insights into the operational health of vibrating screens and feeders, enabling early fault detection and corrective action to reduce costly downtime.

The innovative ACS-s condition monitoring system from Sandvik Rock Processing can detect signs of imbalance, abnormal motion, structural fatigue or unusual acoustic signals. Alerts are sent directly to a mobile device or central monitoring dashboard, enabling maintenance teams to intervene early to prevent unplanned stoppages, extensive repairs or production losses. As a result, sites can benefit from improved equipment uptime, more reliable performance and lower maintenance costs.

“As screens and feeders operate under constant mechanical stress, traditional maintenance approaches have relied on visual and auditory inspection - often identifying faults only after serious damage has already occurred,” says Sandvik Rock Processing business line manager: screening solutions Frengelina Mabotja. “Sandvik’s ACS-s changes the game by constantly monitoring the unique vibration patterns of each machine and identifying even the smallest anomalies before they evolve into major failures.”

Mabotja says that ACS-s integrates seamlessly with Sandvik’s cloud-based digital service platform, SAM, allowing users to scale up condition monitoring across multiple machines and locations. With up to 32 synchronous sensors on every installation and customisable sensitivity for each unit, the system is designed to offer scalability and precision. SAM also enables remote support, allowing engineers to access live data and to give advice and troubleshooting information.

ACS-s uses magnetically mounted energy-harvesting wireless sensors that require no wired power or data connections, making it flexible and easy to deploy. Its built-in router and antenna offer connectivity using LAN, 4G/5G or Wi-Fi, and advanced fieldbus protocols are designed for compatibility with plant control systems for seamless integration.

“The ACS-s solution gives operators the choice of in-house monitoring or a collaborative model supported by our global network of service professionals,” Mabotja says. Whether on-site or remote, teams can access real-time diagnostics, interpret fault conditions and follow guided steps to restore optimal equipment functionality.