KOMTRAX
KOMTRAX is Komatsu’s remote monitoring system, representing a standard equipment on most new Komatsu machines, with free monitoring services to the original owner, transferable under most circumstances. KOMTRAX is also available as a retrofit for older Komatsu and nonKomatsu machines, providing information and answers at the same time.
KOMTRAX Plus
KOMTRAX Plus is Komatsu’s technologically advanced remote monitoring system that allows you to access detailed machine data via the internet directly from your computer. Designed specifically for large mining and production equipment, KOMTRAX Plus (formerly VHMS) uses satellite-based telemetry to remotely monitor the health and performance of major components. This system enables continuous evaluation of machine condition and operations, helping to reduce repair costs, prevent unscheduled downtime, and maintain optimal equipment availability.
KOWA
Komatsu Oil and Wear Analysis (KOWA) is the spearhead of our Condition Monitoring Services (CMS) and with more than 50,000 samples tested. Your equipment is the lifeblood of your business and KOWA works like a blood test for your machine. The results gained from analyzing the impurities and contaminants found in, for example, your engine, transmission or hydraulic oil is fundamental to predicting early life failure or abnormal wear rates. This is one test your equipment cannot afford to miss. Using oil analysis provides high integrity data that can enhance maintenance planning and forecasting. Unlike other testing systems, KOWA analyses the operational variables to provide a more accurate report. For example, two identical machines operating in different environments may produce varied KOWA test results. If these variables are not considered within the analysis, the accuracy of the report may not be precise and result in unnecessary repairs or component failures. KOWA is industry-leading and can accurately detect trend changes or detect contaminant problems. In the lab, we identify microscopic contaminants in your lubricants, coolant, grease and run these results against your machine history to attribute specific wear trends. This preventative diagnostic process combined with your scheduled maintenance will help avoid expensive and unscheduled DOWN TIMES.
Additional Benefits of Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring delivers several key advantages, including optimum maintenance scheduling to maximize equipment performance, better planning of oil-change intervals, and early prevention of component failures to minimize hazardous situations. By extending component life and ensuring maintenance is carried out at the right time, condition monitoring supports maximum equipment uptime while reducing the risk of catastrophic failures.
