Alfa Laval führt die nächste Generation der Zustandsüberwachung ein

/INS. Alfa Laval launches Clariot™, a next-generation AI-based condition monitoring solution designed specifically for hygienic process plants, providing more accurate analysis and support. Clariot™ monitors assets and processes and provides insights to improve uptime and optimize resource efficiency.

"We developed Clariot™ based on our extensive experience with more than 3,000 condition monitoring units already in use worldwide," says Torsten Pedersen, Commercial Head Condition Monitoring at Alfa Laval Fluid Handling. "With the new hardware and software, we can now offer a complete digital handshake that is tailored for use in demanding hygienic processes."

Every drop counts

Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers billions of euros in lost revenue every year. Process equipment malfunctions cause product loss, additional cleaning, production delays, loss of resources, and possibly even potential damage to the machines.

"In a world where every drop and every hour of work counts, our customers are increasingly looking for solutions that improve uptime and productivity while reducing resource waste. This is where Clariot™ makes the difference, because condition monitoring helps manufacturers in the hygiene industry to avoid failures and work at full capacity without unnecessary interruptions," says Torsten Pedersen.

Clariot™ provides 24/7 monitoring, alerts, and diagnostics for pumps and other rotating equipment, such as agitators. The intelligent system proactively detects machine failures before they occur, maximizes performance, minimizes downtime and extends the life of the equipment.

From insight to foresight

Clariot™ is an important next step in Alfa Laval’s digitalization strategy, which balances resource and operational efficiency with the latest smart technologies.

"We strongly believe that the future of manufacturing lies in predictive, proactive maintenance enabled by sensor data, AI-driven insights, and digital connectivity. We have seen time and time again how our condition monitoring solutions have alerted operators to potential failures before they occurred, enabling proactive maintenance strategies," says Torsten Pedersen.

Clariot™ is a standalone system that offers the highest level of cybersecurity as it operates independently of internal business-critical systems. Installation is easy, and Clariot™ is compatible with most pump models. The interface is intuitive. In addition, the investment is low and pays for itself in a short time.

"In a plant with 50 pumps, a single unplanned shutdown per quarter can lead to annual losses of up to 80,000 euros, while Alfa Laval’s solution costs less than a tenth of this scenario and therefore pays for itself quickly," explains Torsten Pedersen.

Comprehensive technical guide available

To support our customers, Alfa Laval has developed a technical guide for condition monitoring in the hygiene industry, providing information on maintenance strategies, selecting and implementing the right solutions, and customer benefits. The guide is available for download on www.alfalaval.com/clariot.

Facts about Clariot™

• Clariot™ is an intelligent, AI-based system that detects and identifies the causes of machine failures related to processes, equipment and mechanical conditions.
• Clariot™ is designed for hygienic processes, for monitoring pumps and other rotating equipment, such as agitators. The Clariot™ VX sensor is the only sensor on the market that has been specially developed for demanding production environments in a splash-proof manner.
• Clariot™ VX sensors are pre-mounted on a number of Alfa Laval pumps, and the use of Clariot™ may extend the warranty on the equipment if monitored and maintained according to the recommendations.
• Clariot™ consists of the Clariot VX Sensor, Clariot Connect Gateway, and analytics seamlessly integrated into a full digital handshake.
• Clariot™ provides notifications that enable timely inspection and repair.
• Clariot™ is a standalone application, a cyber-secure solution that meets the requirements of IEC 62443-3-3 SL1.
• Clariot™ is a scalable solution that enables seamless deployment at different locations and cross-plant benchmarking.

Read more on www.alfalaval.com/clariot

About Alfa Laval

The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our clients, we innovate the industries on which society depends and foster a sustainable positive impact. We want to help billions of people get the energy, food and clean water they need. At the same time, we are contributing to the decarbonization of shipping, which is the backbone of global trade.

We are pioneers of technologies and solutions that enable our customers to realize the true potential of their resources. As our customers’ businesses grow, the goal of a truly sustainable world is getting closer. We are committed to process optimization, responsible growth, and progress to help customers achieve their business and sustainability goals. Our guiding principle is: "Together, we are pioneering positive impact."

Founded 140 years ago, Alfa Laval has customers in 100 countries, employs more than 22,300 people and generated annual sales of SEK 66.9 billion (EUR 5.8 billion) in 2024. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

www.alfalaval.com 

Further information:

Torsten Pedersen

Commercial Head Condition Monitoring

Torsten.pedersen@alfalaval.com