When Raglan, a custom manufacturer of trailers and truck boxes for heavy industries, needed a reliable way to track compressed nitrogen levels in their fabrication processes, they turned to NCD.io’s industrial-grade sensors and Qubitro. The result? Fewer production interruptions, reduced downtime, and peace of mind for the team overseeing critical welding and manufacturing operations.
Background: Raglan’s Monitoring Challenge
Raglan’s business involves heavy fabrication for construction, mining, and other demanding sectors. Stabilizing nitrogen pressure is crucial in these processes—any sudden drop could shut down a production line or compromise product quality.
Raglan needed:
- Immediate Alerts when pressure dipped below a critical threshold
- Confidence that real-time data was accurate and accessible
- A Simple Solution that wouldn’t bog down busy technicians
Solution Overview
Data Processing & Monitoring
- Instant Data Processing: Sensor readings arrive securely in Qubitro, ready for analysis and visualization
- No-Code Device Templates: Quickly configure new or existing devices, without diving into complex scripts
- Automated Alerts: If nitrogen pressure falls below 250 PSI, Qubitro triggers an SMS via Twilio—keeping operators in the loop at all times
Reliable Hardware with NCD.io
NCD.io Industrial Wireless Absolute & Gauge Pressure and Temperature Sensors, along with a gateway, are used for the solution.
- Built for Industrial Settings: Engineered to handle challenging shop-floor environments
- Accurate PSI Readings: Monitors force per square inch on the nitrogen tank
- Temperature Monitoring: Tracks CO₂/nitrogen temperature to ensure thermal consistency during operations
How It Works
- Installation: Raglan mounts the NCD.io sensor directly onto its nitrogen tank.
- Data Transmission: Pressure (PSI) and temperature metrics stream securely to Qubitro using standard MQTT protocol.
- Real-Time Thresholds: A 250 PSI alert threshold is set in Qubitro. When readings dip below that line, Qubitro’s built-in Rule Functions send a Twilio SMS to on-duty staff.
- Continuous Monitoring: Raglan’s team accesses a live dashboard that shows minimum, maximum, and current PSI values plus CO₂/nitrogen temperatures—ensuring any drop in pressure is instantly visible and actionable.
Feedback From Raglan
Real-time alerts keep our team informed and ready to act, build confidence in machine operations, warn us before nitrogen runs low, and let us address issues proactively—ensuring uninterrupted workflows and peace of mind.
"Thanks to Qubitro, we've elevated our alertness and proactivity to new heights. By seamlessly transitioning from manual to real-time alerting, our system now ensures precision in monitoring machines and nitrogen supplies."Erin BowenCo-owner & Financial Controller
Final Thoughts
For Raglan, production lines stay online and teams stay informed—thanks to industrial-grade hardware from NCD.io and real-time intelligence from Qubitro. But this success story isn’t unique to trailer manufacturing: system integrators and other industrial companies can replicate the same no-code approach to maintain safe operating pressures, temperatures, and more.
Qubitro simplifies IoT for fast-moving businesses—its no-code device templates, reliable data processing, and effortless dashboards empower anyone to set up or expand an IoT solution with minimal friction. Whether you’re monitoring nitrogen levels in a metal shop, tracking temperature in food processing, or automating HVAC controls in commercial buildings, Qubitro’s agility and clarity pave the way to proactive maintenance and uninterrupted production.
