The team was able to carry out the four-hour maintenance work outside of our regular operating hours. Production was therefore safeguarded and subsequent damage to the drive was prevented. With predictive maintenance, we can save costs of up to 70,000 euros every year." This holistic solution can also be applied and extended to other machines and equipment in almost every plant. In order to ensure optimum lubrication of the chain and roller conveyors, the EDC Central also uses the centrally controlled CONCEPT8 automatic lubrication system from Schaeffler with specially developed lubricating pinions for continuous and precise relubrication during operation. For more information, please contact Schaeffler UK's Communications & Branding Department on One of the seven automated storage and retrieval systems that are monitored using Schaeffler SmartChecks.