Smarter Maintenance with Rotork’s iAM System

Key equipment failure can result in poor performance, quality, reduced output yields and reputational damage. By identifying potential equipment issues early, these systems help prevent unplanned shutdowns, reduce environmental risk, and improve overall uptime - avoiding failures that can be costly both financially and reputationally.

An intelligent asset management system such as Rotork’s iAM, a secure cloud-based platform, uses advanced analytics to assess actuator condition, predict upcoming issues, and recommend actions.

The system analyses data logs to determine actuator conditions, predict upcoming issues, and recommend actions. Key information is taken from data loggers and uploaded to the system include torque, temperature, vibration and event log information (such as open and close starts log, movement log and alarm log).

The system can collect information from the data within intelligent actuators. It is a reliable, secure, easy-to-use web platform that works with all operating systems and has a user-friendly, intuitive layout. Colour-coded maps and summaries display complicated statistics in simple images. You can quickly and easily view a complete picture of the condition of the valves and related flow control equipment.

iAM allows you to see the health status of your valves and associated flow control equipment through the information gathered by the actuators' data loggers.

To complement asset management, Rotork offers Reliability Services, a tiered maintenance programme designed to match service levels with operational risk. The different tiers of maintenance vary in their scope and frequency of maintenance activities. While a basic package might involve periodic site visits for external health check inspections, an enhanced offering typically includes more frequent visits, thorough internal inspections, and proactive replacement of components such as seals, oil, and other parts as required.

As industries increasingly electrify and demand greater efficiency, intelligent asset management is becoming integral to long-term operational strategy. In high-risk applications, where a single actuator failure could result in significant downtime or safety implications, enhanced service and real-time intelligence are essential.

By aligning digital connectivity, advanced analytics, and structured maintenance programmes, operators can manage risk more effectively, control costs, and build a robust foundation for safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.

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