Founded in 1938, Aglime Fertilisers has long been a cornerstone of Australia’s agriculture sector, supplying premium crushed and processed lime. As a seasoned business, they relied on traditional maintenance practices to keep their high-end British-made machinery running. However, with the introduction of MOVUS FitMachine, Aglime has shifted from reactive to data-driven, planned maintenance, avoiding costly breakdowns and ensuring operational continuity.
Aglime’s mill pulverises lime down to 10 microns, and the blower transfers the fine powder into silos. If the blower fails, the entire operation comes to a halt. Recognising the potential risks, the team trialled MOVUS FitMachine sensors on their mill and blower. Initially sceptical about moving away from ‘physical feeling’ as a monitoring method, the team quickly saw the benefits of FitMachine’s real-time condition monitoring.
Shortly after installation, FitMachine detected an unusual temperature spike in the blower. The maintenance team verified the spike using handheld devices, confirming the issue. The early warning allowed them to take action, replacing the blower with a refurbished unit before a complete failure occurred.
