When it comes to high-volume baking, conveyor systems are mission-critical. A single mechanical failure can bring production to a halt, costing thousands in unplanned downtime and lost output. That’s why one industrial bakery partnered with Industrial Matrix to proactively monitor the health of their conveyor oven motor system, and it paid off.

Early Detection Prevents Major Failure

The Industrial Matrix platform detected a sudden increase in radial speed on the conveyor oven motor, flagging an anomaly through its automated monitoring system.

This triggered a maintenance review, and an inspection was scheduled during an upcoming planned shutdown.

Strategic Maintenance, Zero Surprise Failures

Inspection revealed that the chain had reached the end of its service life. Rather than waiting for failure, the maintenance team replaced the chain proactively.

A few weeks later, they performed a complete alignment, significantly improving system stability and reducing radial velocity.

This sequence of targeted, data-driven maintenance avoided unexpected failures and kept production on track.

Unplanned Downtime Avoided, Costs Contained

Without the Industrial Matrix platform, failure of the chain or the bearing could have resulted in up to 5 hours of unscheduled downtime.

Thanks to early detection and strategic action, the bakery avoided:

• 2 hours of unplanned downtime from a potential chain failure

• 5 hours of unplanned downtime from a potential bearing failure

Precision Monitoring That Protects Profitability

This case underscores the value of real-time asset monitoring in fast-paced food production environments. With Industrial Matrix, teams gain visibility into equipment performance, enabling:

• Proactive interventions

• Optimized shutdown scheduling

• Extended asset life

Operational efficiency isn't luck; it's engineered. Industrial Matrix ensures you see trouble before it costs you.