Stainless steel chains and IoT technology

The stainless steel chain industry is accelerating its transformation towards a new model of "product+service", with IoT technology becoming a key driving factor.

Leading manufacturers are transitioning from traditional product suppliers to integrated solution providers. The core lies in deeply embedding Internet of Things (IoT) technology into products.

Manufacturers pre install micro sensors on high-end chains to monitor key indicators such as tension, temperature, and deformation coefficient in real time, and transmit data to the cloud through low-power network technologies such as LoRa and NB IoT.

This enables customers to monitor the health status of the chain in real-time and use algorithmic models to accurately predict the remaining lifespan, thereby achieving predictive maintenance and effectively avoiding losses caused by unplanned downtime.

At the same time, innovative business models such as "pay by runtime" have emerged one after another. Customers no longer only purchase physical chains, but also receive reliable running time guarantees.

The manufacturer's responsibility extends to performance management and maintenance throughout the entire lifecycle, and its profit model has shifted from one-time sales to continuous service fees. This not only enhances customer stickiness, but also reshapes the value center of the industrial chain.