Implementing Technolgy into a Charge Car

With advances in process technology, emphasis on predictive maintenance and the movement toward the Internet of Things, implementing technology into arguably the most integral part of a heat treat line should not be an afterthought. Systems are now available to transform an ordinary means of transport for workloads into a predictive maintenance machines for an entire heat treat line. Under the fullest utilization, new systems can be used to track the condition of the furnace hearth and alert users when maintenance is required, before larger problems occur. This paper explains the tools implemented in the modern charge car and the benefits provided by the tools.