Frost Inc.

2020 Bristol NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA
telephone: +1.800.783.6633 | fax: +1.616.453.2161 | www.frostinc.com | frost.sales@frostinc.com

Frost Inc.
Supplying Innovative Solutions
Through Advanced Technologies

FAILUREIS NOT
AN
OPTION
Frost’s Chain Wear
Monitor

Frost Inc.
2020 Bristol NW
catalog number: FTCWMIndustrialRevA

Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA Remote Mounted Display
© 2017 by Frost Inc.® Conveyor Alert System and CATS are Trademarks of Frost Inc. and its companies. All rights reserved. Highly Precise Measurements
telephone: +1.800.783.6633 | fax: +1.616.453.2161 | www.frostinc.com | frost.sales@frostinc.com
 Lasers are programed to measure set distances between the links of the chain. This data is stored in the control
box and a new cycle of data begins once the chain has completed its cycle. The recording of information can
be perpetual. As long as the conveyor is running, the chain wear monitor is capturing useful data.

The CATS Benefits

• Universal Fit. It is designed to operate inside
any factory in the world, independent
Over time as the pins wear, the distance
of any existing control systems, on almost any
measured by the lasers will increase.
chain design.
When this occurs, the data output will
• Efficient. No dedicated computer is required
indicate which links to check. In extreme
to monitor your conveyor.
circumstances, links will appear as
• Flexible. Data is stored internally and can be
red on the Excel spread sheet output.
accessed multiple ways based on your needs.
Red indicates the chain should be
Data retrieval options include:
immediately replaced to avoid a costly
• Through your existing network;
breakdown.
• By removing the internal USB thumb drive;
• By cell phone or tablet as you walk across
your shop floor via a WiFi connection
(optional feature);
• Through the internet when equipped with a
cellular modem.
• Constant Attention. The CATS system
monitors your chain for wear 24 hours per day,
7 days a week, 365 days per year. If the chain is
Multiple means for storage including USB data stick, mobile
moving, we are collecting and logging data.
device, or a desktop computer.
• Accurate. Measurements are accurate within 0.02”.
• Simple to Use. All data is interpreted through an
Excel spreadsheet (via a macro). The user adjusts
the parameters of the report to flag links for
inspection or replacement to any range they are To read the data no special software is needed. A simple
comfortable with. spreadsheet program will suffice.
• Easy to Operate. Touch screen interface is
standard.
• Remote Monitoring Available. We monitor your ? half
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