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Industrial Automation Co, located in Raleigh, NC, is a global reseller of hard-to-find and obsolete industrial automation parts. We offer comprehensive customer support and a top-tier warranty on all products
FANUC is one of the most widely used control platforms in industrial automation—and for good reason. Across thousands of machine shops and production lines worldwide, FANUC CNC systems power everything from basic mills to complex multi-axis machining centers. In fact, a significant portion of the world’s CNC machines rely...
FANUC is one of the most widely used control platforms in industrial automation—and for good reason. Across thousands of machine shops and production lines worldwide, FANUC CNC systems power...
If your variable frequency drive keeps tripping on overload even though the motor and drive are properly sized, you're not alone. This is one of the most common and frustrating...
Many manufacturers believe redundancy is built into their automation systems. They have spare machines. Backup programs. Extra capacity on paper. A second shift can make up for lost production. Then...
Most production downtime does not begin with a dramatic failure. It starts with a single automation issue that escalates because there is no clear recovery path. A drive fault will...
Plant engineers and reliability managers know the reality: many facilities still rely on PLCs, DCS components, and field devices installed 15–25 years ago. These systems often run reliably day-to-day, but...
Modern industrial robots in action on a U.S. production line – the front line of reshoring competitiveness in a tariff-impacted world. Plant engineers, reliability managers, and procurement teams in U.S....
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Programmable Logic Controllers
The CompactLogix 5370 Controllers are a robust and versatile solution for industrial automation. This guide will walk you through the process of installing these controllers, ensuring you adhere...
Drives & Motors
Servo motors are vital in many industrial processes, providing precise and accurate machinery control. Despite their importance, there is a chance of servo motor failure, resulting in costly downtime, repairs, and production losses. Understanding common causes of failure is crucial in preventing outages and ensuring the machinery operates smoothly and efficiently.
Technology Insights
At Industrial Automation Co, we proudly serve the maintenance and repair markets. As you replace aging automation equipment, you may be faced with transferring parameters or programming from one device to...
Drives & Motors
A servo motor is a closed-loop system with an encoder to provide control feedback. By incorporating a control mechanism, the best servo motors can rotate into precise positions and hold those positions with a high degree of accuracy. In their advanced forms, they control angle, velocity, and acceleration.
Human Machine Interfaces
The Allen-Bradley PanelView series is an excellent human-machine interface (HMI) product family. It offers a fantastic range of options and advantages. For years, smart manufacturers have relied on them to control their machinery. The durability and dependability of these operator terminals have made them a top choice for many industrial applications.
Selection Guides
Knowing the components of a CNC machine can help you get the most out of this equipment. It makes sense to understand the various machine parts since these workhorses of the manufacturing industry can be found everywhere.
Programmable Logic Controllers
PLC components are commonly used in industrial automation to control machines, processes, and systems. While this technology has become widely known, there needs to be some clarification about what the basic elements of a PLC are and how they are used in today's modern manufacturing environments.
Selection Guides
CNC machine safety is an essential topic for your factory or workshop. Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines are exact, efficient tools for various manufacturing processes such as cutting, shaping, and machining. However, utilizing these powerful machines also poses potential safety hazards if proper CNC safety is not observed.
Programmable Logic Controllers
Electronically operated machines using programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have dominated industrial fabrication and manufacturing production chains for decades. Consequently, knowing how to troubleshoot PLC issues has become a vital part of CNC maintenance and upkeep.
Programmable Logic Controllers
If you've ever wondered, "What is a programmable logic controller?" we have the answer you're looking for. Programmable logic controllers have revolutionized automation in the manufacturing industry.
Drives & Motors
Large and small servo motors are everywhere these days. You can find servo motors in your day-to-day life, helping you move your car seat or automatically raise and lower your window. Other servomechanisms are used for robotics and various industrial applications
Drives & Motors
Today, let's talk about servo motor types. Servos have become such a large part of our manufacturing and engineering industries that we often take them for granted. All types of servo motors come with their own set of advantages and unique features. Learn more about different servo motor applications and get an overview of this fascinating technology below.