Protecting Pneumatic Conveying Systems with the WearSmart® Elbow
Selecting the right conveying equipment is critical, but long-term reliability often depends on the components that connect it all. In pneumatic conveying systems, elbows are among the most vulnerable points because of their continuous exposure to abrasive materials.
Even ceramic-coated, abrasion-resistant elbows will eventually wear. When they fail unexpectedly, the result can be a blowout, unplanned downtime and costly product loss.
The WearSmart Elbow offers a proactive solution to preventing failure.
Intelligent Wear Monitoring Without System Disruption
The WearSmart Elbow is engineered to monitor internal wear without interrupting operation or requiring line disassembly.
WearSmart elbows embed a sensing wire within the ceramic lining of the elbow. As erosion progresses and reaches the wire, the system triggers an external alert to a controller. This visual warning indicates that the elbow has reached a critical wear point.
Instead of reacting to failure, maintenance teams can schedule replacement in advance.
The Operational Advantage
By eliminating guesswork, the WearSmart Elbow helps:
- Reduce the risk of sudden blowouts
- Minimize unplanned downtime
- Lower maintenance costs
- Prevent product loss and environmental exposure
The result is improved system uptime and more predictable maintenance planning.
Plan Maintenance Before Failure Occurs
If improving reliability and maintenance visibility is a priority for your pneumatic conveying system, the WearSmart Elbow may be the right solution.
Contact Horizon Systems to discuss how this technology can be integrated into your application and help safeguard your operation long term.