Indramat Lifetime Lubricated Bearings: How Long is a Lifetime?

Indramat lifetime lubricated bearings

One of the main reasons Indramat servo motors run reliably for decades years is the quality and design of the bearings. Indramat servos are equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings that provide constant performance with practically no maintenance. But exactly how long do these lifetime lubricated bearings last? How long is a lifetime? This question isn’t… Read more »

How to Find a Replacement DKC Drive

Replacement Indramat DKC Drives

Indramat no longer manufactures new or replacement DKC drives. They don’t manufacture any other Indramat products, for that matter. That’s because Indramat ceased operations in 2001 (the Indramat brand is now owned by Bosch Rexroth). This means that all Indramat products are now considered legacy products. So what do you do when you need a… Read more »

Indramat F383 Error: Line Voltage Fault

Indramat F383 error

When you see an F383 error or any other Indramat error code, the only thing on your mind should be fixing the problem as quickly as possible. Professional support is the fastest, most reliable, and most economical way to clear an Indramat error code; call 479-422-0390 for emergency Indramat support. We can help you clear… Read more »

A Look at Indramat Servo Drives

Indramat servo drives

Indramat made the highest quality servo drives for more than 40 years. However, production ceased in 2001, and motion control products would no longer be emblazoned with the Indramat name. But Indramat was dedicated to quality and reliability; this is why many of these legacy systems still run strong today. Indramat parts are unrivaled in… Read more »

How to Replace Your Indramat Manuals

Replace your Indramat Manuals

Is it really necessary to replace your Indramat manuals? If the dashboard lights on your car start lighting up like a fireworks display, you check the manual. When your washing machine starts making strange noises, you check the manual. Basically, whenever something goes wrong with machinery, you’re going to check the manual. Indramat machinery is… Read more »

Third Party Indramat Repair: Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish

Third party Indramat repair

Typical third party Indramat repair is cheaper than a professional factory repair. Except, this isn’t really true. A third party Indramat repair may have a lower initial cost, but it often ends up being more expensive than a professional repair; attempting to save money with an inferior repair is a penny-wise and pound-foolish decision. The… Read more »

A Quick Look at Different Indramat Controls

Indramat made some of the best motion control products in the world, especially in terms of reliability. Indramat controls practically never fail. Your more likely to find a four-leaf clover than see an Indramat control failure. Reliability is a great feature, but unfortunately this can be a double-edged sword. Sure, it’s great that you can… Read more »

Indramat DKS Drives Combine Power and Control

Indramat DKS Drives

Call 479-422-0390 for immediate service, support or repair for Indramat DKS drives. We specialize in Indramat motion control systems, and we offer remote troubleshooting and factory repair services with 24-hour turnaround. Two heads aren’t always better than one Imagine that you’re sitting in the passenger seat of a car. It can be any car: KITT… Read more »

Clearing Indramat Error Codes In-House

Favorite error code

What’s your favorite Indramat error code? This might seem like an insane question. Who in their right mind has a favorite error code? Error codes indicate a problem with your motion control system, and more often than not that means downtime or costly repairs. Asking someone to choose their favorite fault or error code is… Read more »

The Indramat Reliability Paradox

indramat reliability paradox

It turns out that while the reliability of Indramat products is a great quality it creates an obstacle. Indramat products rarely fail, which is why it’s such a big problem if your Indramat system ever does fail — no one knows how to fix them. The reliability paradox Indramat motion control systems are known for… Read more »