

Revolutionising safety and maintenance: TRUST ITM® MOBILE KIT (TMK) with magnetic sensors provide real-time monitoring and alerts
A business case from a bauxite mine on scraper brake drums.
Used for levelling large areas, scrapers are heavy-duty machines that rely on robust braking systems to operate safely. A failure in these systems can lead to significant safety risks, putting operators and equipment in danger. To address this, TMK magnetic sensors have been introduced to monitor brake performance in real time, ensuring that issues are detected early and addressed before they escalate. The system provides immediate alerts when irregularities are detected, such as when a brake is not functioning as expected. This enables operators to take prompt action, preventing potential safety hazards, minimising downtime and avoiding accidents caused by brake failure.
In addition to in-cabin monitoring, the system can be connected to a cloud-based platform, allowing maintenance teams to remotely track brake performance in real time. With Wi-Fi or mobile connection, the system can provide timestamped data and send live notifications to designated personnel when specific temperature thresholds are exceeded. This feature enhances safety by ensuring that critical issues are addressed as soon as they occur, and the cloud-based system can support long-term maintenance planning by storing performance data.
The introduction of magnetic sensors on Scraper Brake Drums has revolutionised safety and maintenance, providing real-time alerts and remote monitoring for safer, more efficient earthmoving operations.