Detected misalignment in the input shaft bearing – Successful shutdown of MAAG gearbox PROGNOST®-Predictor successfully detected misalignment in the input shaft bearing that progresses to imbalance within 15 minutes, allowing the extruder line to be successfully shutdown before additional damage occurred. The MAAG gearbox in service since 2013. Pic 1: Gearbox showing oil residue on the side of the housingPic 2: PROGNOST®-Predictor trend before event Pic 3: Trend just before shutdown Immediate actions takenOperations brought extruder to a safe state Proper people were called to review all information and data to assist with a path forward Vibration group checked the input shaft It was determined that input shaft axial movement was out of tolerance Machine was kept down until spare gearbox a

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