How to Monitor Industrial Compressors and Chillers with IIoT: A Practical Guide for Plant Engineers
· 9 min read
Industrial compressors and chillers are the unsung heroes of manufacturing. They don't make products, but without them, nothing else works. Compressed air powers pneumatic actuators, controls, and tools across the plant. Chillers maintain process temperatures for injection molding, chemical reactions, food processing, and data centers. When a compressor or chiller fails, the entire production line stops — often with zero warning.