Case Study: a global cement manufacturer prevents $120k in downtime with AssetWatch

Separator Fan Cleaning Prevents $120k in Lost Production and Repair Costs for Cement Plant

A global cement manufacturer faced the challenge of monitoring its tier-II critical machine assets without incurring the high costs of wired solutions. They sought an affordable wireless predictive maintenance system and selected the Vero solution from AssetWatch to address this need at their flagship North American plant.

AssetWatch implemented its wireless condition monitoring service, which utilizes vibration sensors and expert analysis. The solution successfully identified a critical issue with a separator fan, allowing the customer to perform proactive maintenance. This intervention prevented an estimated $120,000 in lost production and repair costs from a single event, contributing to a total savings of over $1.1 million and a 57X return on investment within the first six months.