ZF TraXon Transmission Features Predictive Maintenance Function

The technology company ZF has added a new digital solution to its commercial vehicle portfolio.

The TraXon modular transmission system, successfully used by truck manufacturers worldwide, will be equipped with an optional predictive maintenance function starting in 2019.

This offers fleet operators the capability to monitor the condition of critical individual components such as transmission oil or clutch disks via the Cloud. Maintenance can thus be planned proactively, which in turn could shorten vehicle downtimes and avoid stranded vehicles. This could reduce costs and extend the transmission’s service life at the same time.

With the new predictive maintenance function, ZF is preparing its modular transmission TraXon for the digital future in the commercial vehicle industry. Starting in 2019, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators can use the Cloud solution to proactively plan vehicle maintenance.

To accomplish this, ZF uses transmission modules that are already pre- installed in the vehicle and transfer information about the transmission’s condition to the vehicle OEM’s Cloud. The OEM data platform is also connected to the ZF Cloud. The latter has the ability to take the primary data it has received and compile reports on the condition of the transmission components. These can then be read by the OEM or fleet operator and used to proactively plan maintenance.

With its predictive maintenance strategy, ZF focuses on critical individual and wearing components such as transmission oil or clutch disks. The benefits: The constant ability to evaluate data enables relevant components to be replaced or repaired in good time, which helps avoid expensive breakdowns. The transmission’s service life can be extended; standstills and downtime can be reduced. In addition, fleet operators can do without complex contingency plans to maintain the supply chain in the event of a breakdown. As a result, the total cost of ownership can be significantly reduced.

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