Are We Working for Robots?

Robots work for us. They make our work safer and easier. They pick up big, heavy objects, and carry out repetitive tasks for us with precision and efficiency that no human can replicate. We don’t have to worry about machines working in extreme temperatures or in hazardous work environments; that’s what they’re designed to do…. Read more »

Indramat Drive Repair in 3 Easy Steps

The fastest and most convenient way to fix your Indramat drive — regardless of the problem — is to call Indramat repair specialists at 479-422-0390. It’s also the most cost-effective method for Indramat drive repair. Whether you need phone support to clear an error code, on-site support, or a factory repair, we can restore your… Read more »

Indramat Error Codes: F4000+

Indradrive fault codes F400+

You know that you need to clear an IndraDrive fault code as soon as possible. Downtime costs increase with each minute that your machinery is down. We can help clear IndraDrive fault codes and restore your system as quickly as possible. We specialize in Indramat motion control systems, and can help you resume production. We’ve… Read more »

Reacting to Changes In Manufacturing

Manufacturing in the United States — or anywhere else in the world for that matter — has its ups and its downs. Output can soar, it can plummet, and it can sit stagnant for frustrating periods of time. Manufacturing employment ha highs and lows, and consumer demand can change with little warning. Business owners know… Read more »

Troubleshooting Indramat Error Codes

Indramat systems rarely fail, which means that people rarely get experience with troubleshooting Indramat error codes. The quickest and most efficient way to troubleshoot Indramat error codes is by calling 479-422-0390 for professional Indramat support. Here’s some information to help you work through those errors. Making sense of diagnostic messages Diagnostic messages are a wonderful… Read more »

Are Factory Robots Dangerous?

You occasionally hear about a factory robot injuring a worker. A worker loses a finger, or is struck by a robotic arm, or is crushed and killed by a machine. These rare and tragic incidents carry more weight than the countless hours that human workers operate alongside factory machines without accident or injury. While fast-moving,… Read more »

Repairing Your Indramat DKC Drive

This is not a do-it-yourself tutorial to repair Indramat DKC drives. In fact, we highly recommend that you do not try to do your own repairs on any Indramat products. Industrial automation requires pinpoint precision and accuracy; it relies on finely tuned machinery. Unless you’re a trained Indramat technician you probably won’t be able to… Read more »

3 Steps to Resolve Indramat Error Codes

While Indramat motion control systems rarely fail, machines eventually need service or repair. What else would you expect from a servo motor after 20+ years of reliable service? A positive attitude can certainly help with resolving Indramat error codes, but at the end of the day you need someone who knows how to quickly clear… Read more »

New Indramat Motors vs. Refurbished Indramat Motors

Finding new Indramat motors isn’t easy; technically, new Indramat motors don’t exist. Every servo motor that will ever be made with the Indramat stamp was produced before 2001. However, you can still find Indramat servos in good working condition. Refurbished Indramat motors are often just as good as a brand new Indramat servo. The trouble… Read more »

Indramat Error Codes: The F2000’s

IndraDrive is the most recent Indramat drive system, and it provides all of the versatility, customization, and reliability you expect from Indramat. While these drives rarely fail, they may need support from time to time. Your system generates a fault code, or error code diagnostic message, when something isn’t working correctly. Here’s a list of… Read more »