fischer Construction Monitoring

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fischer Construction Monitoring

Digital Monitoring Solutions for All Applications

Making the world a little bit safer. That is the mission of fischer Construction Monitoring. With our system solutions for the documentation and monitoring of facilities and structures, we now offer you an unprecedented combination of a smart monitoring tool and powerful fasteners.

Take the decisive step with us now into a digital future in construction with Structural Health Monitoring.

 

The Theory: Torque vs. Preload

In practice: What does this uncertainty mean for safety and reliability?

Conservative Calculations

Uncertainty in the resulting prestressing force leads to a partially significant surcharge in the design of structures and connection points, resulting in costly overdimensioning.

Recurring Monitoring Including Documentation

The uncertainty in the resulting prestressing force requires regular inspections during the operation of structures in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines. Regardless of whether the structure is stable and calculated, critical components are subject to a defined inspection obligation. Ultimately, the responsibility for complying with these inspection obligations lies with the operator, while the inspectors are responsible for the proper documentation of the inspections.

Traditional vs. Innovative 

Traditional Maintenance

Periodic Retightening

  • Uncertainty in the relationship between torque and preload force
  • In case of corrosion or seizing: no increase in preload force through torque; screws falsely appear tight
  • Visible retightening angles only occur with significant preload loss.
  • Damage such as corrosion or cracking remains undetected
  • Time-consuming and labor-intensive
  • Manual and paper-intensive documentation effort

Tap Test

  • Requires experienced, intensively trained personnel for accurate assessment
  • Only possible in a quiet environment

Monitoring via Construction Monitoring

Innovative Monitoring Method

  • Uncertain torque becomes less relevant – the actual preload force is measured directly.
  • Data is available throughout the entire lifecycle of the fastening:
  • Installation monitoring
  • Live data for optimal maintenance planning
  • Detects decreasing preload forces due to corrosion or overload
  • User-friendly dashboard for intuitive data evaluation
  • Convenient measurement monitoring on-site and remotely, e.g. from the office

Our Product Solutions

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SensorBolt and SensorNode.
Remote monitoring of high-strength screws.
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Fully encapsulated electronics

  • Completely waterproof with simultaneous corrosion protection
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Data transmission using SensorNode radio module

  • Multi-year battery life and option for battery replacement
  • Transmission range up to 3 km via LoRa WAN
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Wireless Data Reading

  • RFID/NFC-based data capture powered by smartphone or reading device
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Low geometric profile

  • No interference when tightening or counter-holding with a socket thanks to the flat sensor head
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Unchanged shank and thread

  • Load capacity and installation performance unchanged compared to standard screws (both stainless steel and high-strength)
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SensorAnchor and SensorNode.
Remote monitoring of threaded rods.
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Fully Encapsulated Electronics

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Wireless Data Reading

  • RFID/NFC-based data collection powered by smartphone or reading device
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Unmodified thread

  • Applicable like FIS-A anchor rods
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Project-specific measuring position

  • Measurement in the free clamping length.
  • Robust against eccentric force applications.
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Data transmission via SensorNode radio module

  • Multi-year battery life and possibility to replace the battery.
  • Transmission range up to 3 km via LoRa WAN.
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SensorDisc
Digital add-on for screw connections.
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Flexible use 

  • Retrofit or original equipment, long-term use or frequent location changes
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Fully Encapsulated Electronics

  • for waterproofness and shock resistance
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Stainless steel housing

  • compact, robust, easy to install and operate
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Wireless Data Reading

  • NFC-based data collection powered by smartphone or reading device

The software

Construction Monitoring expands the myfischer service landscape with an additional module for digitalization in construction. Designed as a standard solution, it enables easy use – without complex configuration. All project data is automatically and clearly visualized in the dashboard, and with its own cloud infrastructure, fischer ensures secure and reliable data storage and processing.

Everything from a Single Source

With Construction Monitoring, you receive a complete solution fully managed by fischer. From data collection to storage to visualization – everything stays in one hand, allowing you to focus entirely on your project. Maximum efficiency, minimal complexity.

Clear Data and Device Management

All project data is automatically and clearly visualized – without any additional configuration effort. The flexible management for devices and users enables simple, project-specific administration, ensuring smooth and organized collaboration with multiple project participants.

Construction Monitoring in the fischer App

Download now from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

AppleStore
Google Play Store

Advantages

Optimized maintenance costs through remote inspection as an ROI driver

With the fischer Construction Monitoring solutions, you can conveniently monitor the condition of your fasteners and structures remotely. Thanks to precise and continuous data collection, maintenance intervals can be efficiently planned and optimized based on current, real data.
For you as an operator, the system becomes a genuine ROI driver, as it enables cost-efficient maintenance. Maintenance efforts are reduced, inspection intervals are extended or even carried out entirely digitally – without compromising on safety or performance.

Prevention of Failures and Increase of Operating Time

By using smart, sensor-integrated fasteners, our Structural Health Monitoring enables the early detection of potential problems, thereby preventing failures and increasing safety. As an operator, you benefit from additional transparency through precise monitoring data, allowing you to repair damages in a timely manner and during low usage periods before they lead to major failures. This significantly extends the operating times of your structures while avoiding unforeseen repair and downtime costs.

Advantages at a glance

Faster and easier inspection with instant documentation
Monitoring throughout the entire lifecycle from installation onwards
Direct measurement of the technically most relevant parameter screw force
Effects of hidden damages (e.g. overload, corrosion) become visible
Checking design assumptions and utilization rate
Robust and industrial-grade measurement technology
Collaboration with recognized experts in the fastening sector

References: Construction Monitoring in Use

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