Case Study: Ahlstrom improves paper machine reliability with Acoem vibration monitoring

Ahlstrom reduces unplanned downtime by 30% with ACOEM

Ahlstrom, a major international player in the paper industry, faced challenges optimizing the reliability of its paper machines in France due to an extreme environment of high humidity and heat, low rotational speeds, and dangerous access for monitoring. This led to unplanned stoppages and high maintenance costs. To address this, they partnered with vendor ACOEM to implement a vibration monitoring solution.

ACOEM implemented its Advisor AI-powered diagnostics, using data from EAGLE for remote monitoring and FALCON for on-site measurements. This solution provided reliable monitoring in harsh conditions and secured installations for technician safety. The results included a 30% reduction in unplanned downtime, a 15% extension in equipment lifespan, and a 20% reduction in corrective maintenance costs for Ahlstrom.

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