Which industries would benefit most from DART VSD monitoring?

DART (Drive Analysis & Remote Telemetry) is particularly valuable in industries where variable speed drive failures cause costly downtime, where equipment operates in harsh environments, or where drives are installed at remote and unmanned sites.

The top 8 industries that could benefit from DART:

1. Water & wastewater treatment

Pumping stations, sewage treatment works and water distribution facilities can benefit hugely from DART. They often operate continuously and in unattended sites. Humidity, condensation and H₂S can damage drive electronics. DART can detect these conditions early, helping prevent pump failures, flooding and service interruptions. See our video about DART condition monitoring for VSDs in the water industry

2. Food and beverage manufacturing

VSDs control conveyors, mixers, pumps and processing machinery. Washdown procedures, steam and high humidity can increase the risk of electrical faults. DART helps identify damaging conditions before they interrupt production or cause product losses.

3. Pulp and paper

Paper mills use numerous drives in continuous production processes. High temperatures, moisture and paper dust can contribute to overheating and component deterioration. DART supports preventative maintenance and helps avoid expensive production stoppages.

4. Cement, aggregates and quarrying

Dust and airborne particulates are major concerns for drives operating around crushers, conveyors, fans and material-handling systems. Monitoring environmental conditions helps maintenance teams identify contamination risks and potential cooling problems.

5. HVAC and building services

Hospitals, data centres, shopping malls and large commercial buildings rely on VSDs for ventilation, cooling and pumping. DART can identify overheating, abnormal loading and unsuitable plant-room conditions before essential building services are disrupted.

6. Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing

Critical pumps, ventilation systems and process equipment depend on reliable drives. Monitoring helps detect adverse environmental conditions and unusual drive behaviour, reducing the likelihood of interrupted batches and costly shutdowns.

7. Metals and steel manufacturing

High ambient temperatures, dust and continuous heavy-duty operation create demanding conditions for drives. DART can alert engineers to rising temperatures and abnormal electrical loads, allowing corrective action before failures occur.

8. Energy generation and utilities

Power stations, biomass facilities and energy infrastructure use drives for pumps, fans and auxiliary equipment. Remote monitoring is particularly useful at geographically dispersed sites where inspections are costly and equipment reliability is essential.