Not surprisingly, reliability ranked the most important criteria in purchasing industrial electronics according to a recent survey by Plant Engineering & Maintenance. 

Reliability was followed, in descending order, by quality, safety, maintenance, service, price, throughput, technology, noise, speed, and “green”.

Maintenance ranked 4th out of 11 so we know it’s pretty high on your list.  Nobody wants equipment that is difficult or excessively expensive to maintain.  Downtime is lost time and lost time is lost money.  

Save money in the long run by purchasing quality industrial electronic equipment with a good warranty.  And when that warranty runs out, or the OEM does not provide responsive service, send your repairs to a reliable expert. 

It was just a few months ago that I blogged about how to make a decision whether to repair or replace your industrial electronic equipment.  It’s a question many of you probably face every day. 

With the economy just beginning to climb out of the basement, saving money is a  high priority for all of us.  The pain of this recession will stick with us for a long while (I promise I will not get political here! That would be a whole ‘nother conversation.  LOL).  

Plant safety, work site safety, worker safety -  it seems we are hearing this daily now from plant engineers around the country.  It would appear that a cultural shift is in the wind and that safety attitudes and practices are changing – for the better.  There is a realization that a safe working environment is beneficial not only to employees but to the bottom line.

The concern is there on the part of  many CEO’s and managers but the question they often have is, “Where do we start?”   You can start by thinking outside the OSHA box.  Assuming you have already met the minimum OSHA standards, do a hazard assessment.  Look at past history, look at insurance forms, reports on injuries,  where have the injuries and illnesses taken place, ask your employees what could be done better. 

It’s that time of year again – thunderstorms and lightning strikes.  Lightning caused by storms can produce currents as high as 500 kiloamps and voltage up to 30,000 kilovolts.  At this voltage, your industrial electronic equipment is vulnerable to damage or even downright destruction.

Lighting strikes can cause damage through  power surges called “transients” which happen when lightning strikes nearby hitting transmitting devices such as metallic plant equipment, pipes,  or wiring.  Even the magnetic field associated with lighting can cause damage to computers, disks, and tapes that  might show up days or weeks later.

Getting your industrial electronics repaired rather than buying new not only saves money, but is environmentally smart too.   Both green! 

One less circuit board potentially ending up in the local land fill does make a difference!

When your industrial electronics are damaged or defective, send them to ACS Industrial.  Let us help you make a difference – for the earth and for your pocketbook!

ACS Industrial repairs most types of industrial electronics …power supplies, circuit boards, encoders, drives, servo motors, stepper motors, monitors, PLC’s, test equipment. 

Visit our website at www.acsindustrial.com or call our courteous and helpful customer service representatives at 800-605-6419.

As a Plant Manager, asset care is very high on your list of priorities whether you are a one-man operation, a small operation,  or a Fortune 500 manufacturer. 

No matter which type of PM program your company subscribes to (Periodic, Planned, Predictive, or Preventive Maintenance) ACS Industrial is ready to help you test and repair your industrial electronics at a pace that suits your business. 

We will work with you according to your plan to keep your operator controls, PLC’s, drives, power supplies, motors, circuit boards, encoders, test equipment, and monitors well-maintained to eliminate failures. 

Ouch! Looks like this guy is in a pickle!

This kind of damage could look intimidating to some electronic repair technicians.  Not ACS Industrial.  We want you to send us the hard stuff. 

Our repair team is experienced and prepared.  If  it’s repairable at all, we will get it repaired.  We’ve seen all kinds of damage – burns (like in the photo), flood damage, lightning hits, breakage, dirt, you name it.  Power Supplies, Servo Drives, Servo Motors, Monitors, Circuit Boards, Encoders, Test Equipment, PLC’s and more.

Much of it is repairable and usually at a fraction of the cost of buying new.   In any economy, that’s smart business.

Don’t throw away damaged Circuit Boards…Get Expert Circuit Board Repair at ACS Industrial. Most boards can be repaired for much less than the cost of a new one.

If you have a damaged circuit board , ACS can help get it repaired, returned and back into operation fast. Each item repaired carries a One Year Warranty.

Save Money and Time by using the Electronic Repair Services at ACS Industrial. Call 800-605-6419 for more information or visit them at www.acsindustrial.com/circuit-board-repair.php.  Their services are clearly explained and the site is easy to use.

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