Meet CoRoM MN3240
24/7 Autonomous Bearing Monitoring For MAN 32/40 Engines
CoRoM MAN 32/40
With thermal data received within seconds from the heart of MAN 32/40 engines, it provides critical predictive maintenance data that prevents bearing seizures and consequently damage to high-cost critical parts like the crankshaft and connecting rod. Meet the world's first wireless & batteryless bearing monitoring sensor.
Developed for MAN 32/40 engines, CoRoM-MN3240 is the world's first wireless and batteryless real-time bearing temperature monitoring sensor, mounted directly on the connecting rod big-end bearing.
Generates its own energy from the engine's natural vibration with patented technology. A 'plug-and-forget' architecture requiring no battery replacement, cabling, or external power source.
Detects bearing wear or lubrication anomalies within seconds before permanent damage is caused to the crankshaft, minimizing million-dollar repair risks.
Transmits data over BLE to the Wi-GaTe system and from there to SCADA, HMI, or ESCOM-es Dashboard in seconds. Delivers a complete Industry 4.0 experience.
High Cost of Unplanned Downtime
In large industrial engines used in marine propulsion systems, power generators, and heavy machinery, connecting rod bearings are subjected to extreme thermal and mechanical stress. When a bearing seizes, it not only stops the engine but also leads to massive financial losses for ship or plant operators due to damage to the connecting rod, crankshaft, and cylinder liner.
Limits of Conventional Systems
Oil mist detectors (OMD) or Splash Monitoring Systems (SPMS) used in MAN 32/40 engines usually react after a failure has already occurred; they measure the oil condition, not the actual temperature of the bearing.
Early Intervention with CoRoM
When bearing temperature rises unnoticed, friction increases, micro-lockups begin, and this can lead to total engine failure within a few hours. CoRoM-MN3240 notices thermal rise the moment metal-to-metal contact begins, allowing the system to be protected long before damage occurs, ensuring a transition from reactive maintenance to predictive tracking.
Fast Mounting, Maintenance-Free Operation
CoRoM-MN3240 is mounted within minutes with its design fully compatible with the connecting rod geometry of MAN 32/40 engines. Being wireless & batteryless reduces assembly and maintenance complexity and extra costs to zero.
Dual-Thermal Monitoring Technology
By measuring both bearing metal temperature and piston-bound oil temperature simultaneously, it analyzes and reports lubrication-related issues before temperatures rise excessively.
Digital Twin and Data Analytics
CoRoM-MN3240 provides critical data in creating the digital twin of your MAN 32/40 engine. Via the SCADA, HMI systems, or the ESCOM-es Dashboard, operators can monitor the bearing health of the entire fleet both instantaneously and historically.
Discover the power of batteryless technology with CoRoM-MN3240 to prevent costly damages and maximize operational efficiency.
Technical Data
Secure Your MAN 32/40 Engine
Meet the world's first batteryless bearing monitoring sensor technology to protect your engine by detecting bearing failures and lubrication issues in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When a connecting rod bearing failure begins in MAN 32/40 engines, thermal runaway leads to metal melting and bearing welding to the crankshaft (bearing seizure) within seconds. Unlike conventional systems, CoRoM measures temperature directly at the source (on the connecting rod). This provides a much faster response time than Oil Mist Detectors (OMD), 100% protecting the crankshaft from severe damage that would require grinding or replacement.
OMD systems are 'reactive'; they alarm only after a bearing is already burnt and oil has begun to vaporize. Also, OMD cannot specify which cylinder is failing. CoRoM is a 'proactive' system; it detects the slightest deviation in temperature trends long before smoke appears and provides exact cylinder number information. This difference is the line between simple bearing replacement and a million-dollar crankshaft overhaul.
In high-speed, heavy-vibration engines like the MAN 32/40, routing cables is mechanically impossible; batteries carry a risk of explosion at high temperatures (100°C+) or discharge rapidly. CoRoM converts vibration into electricity using patented 'Energy Harvesting' technology. This means zero maintenance (OPEX), zero battery changes, and an unlimited operational life.
No. CoRoM-MN3240 is mounted with its high-strength clamping system specifically developed for the MAN 32/40 connecting rod design. No drilling, threading, or structural modifications are made to any engine parts. Thus, the engine manufacturer's warranty is preserved, and assembly time is only 10-15 minutes per cylinder.
Yes, the 1-second data stream, optimized by analyzing the thermal inertia and bearing characteristics of MAN 32/40 engines, is well within the safety margin required to prevent sudden seizures.
CoRoM-MN3240 does not just sound alarms; it continuously records the temperature history of all connecting rod bearings. With analyses performed on the ESCOM-es Dashboard, it scientifically demonstrates which bearing is nearing the end of its life. Thus, you replace bearings when actually needed rather than at 'fixed' intervals, saving spare parts and labor costs.
The cost of a single MAN 32/40 crankshaft grinding, bearing housing repair, and ship off-hire is on average 20 to 50 times more expensive than the total cost of a CoRoM system installed for the entire engine. The system pays back its investment cost dozens of times over (ROI) with even a single 'early warning' it provides throughout its lifetime.
Our device has an IP68 full sealing rating and is tested to operate continuously under a hot oil bath. Also, with CE and ATEX compliance, it can be used safely in explosive atmospheres like crankcases. Its industrial-grade stainless and composite body is resistant to corrosion.