There are a million and one iPhone apps out there but this one by Baldor Electric Company, www.baldor.com  is way cool.  Those smart cookies at Baldor have converted their BE$T desktop program for calculating and comparing motor efficiencies to an Apple iphone app. 

By calculating a motor’s annual electricity usage based on its nominal efficiency and comparing it to the annual electricity usage of Baldor’s Standard-E and Super-E premium efficiency motors, it can then recommend, by catalog number, the appropriate Baldor motor for the application as well as information on the payback period for replacing the existing motor. 

In a word, it’s all about … automation.  Now that the economy is beginning to recover, most manufacturing companies report that they are planning to invest in more automation. 

For more than 30 years we have been using our trusty PLC’s because they are simple and reliable, if a bit quirky.  PLC’s have practically merged with PC’s in recent times. 

Then, more recently, the PLC sprouted wings and emerged as a PAC.  If you’re not already familiar with a PAC – that’s a Programmable Automation Controller.  These units combine the sturdy reliability of the PLC with the programming language of a PC.

Did you know that many modern control systems are now designed for a minimum 30-year lifespan?  Hmmm. 

Many early systems are still going strong that were installed in the ’90s, ’80s and even some from the 1970s.  But you probably already knew that since so many of you send us your controllers for repairs.

The weaker links in these older systems are the operator terminals, disk drives, power supplies, keyboards, and CRT’s as they often have mechanical or electrical parts that simply wear out.  Many of these units can be repaired and if not, replaced with refurbs or updated, drop-in replacements. 

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?”  

Customer-driven changes have been made to the ACS Industrial Services website because we want to make it even easier to work with us. 

Useful ”bread-crumb trails” near the top of the pages will help you  keep track of where you’ve beenon the site  and pages you may want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at www.acsindustrial.com . 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including CNC equipment repair, servo drive & spindle drive repair, and test equipment repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

We want to make it even easier to work with us so ACS Industrial has made some customer-friendly changes to our website.

 ”Bread-crumb trails” near the top of the pages will now help you  keep track of the pages you’ve been to and may want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at http://www.acsindustrial.com. 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including touch screen monitors repair, medical monitor repair, and telecommunications electronics repairs.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

The ACS Industrial Services team has made some changes to our website because we want to make it even easier to work with us. 

 ”Bread-crumb trails” created near the top of the pages will let you easily keep track of where you’ve been on the site  and pages you may want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at http://www.acsindustrial.com. 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including servo drive repair, AC Drive/DC Drive/VFD drive repair, and stepper motor repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

Useful changes to our website  are the result of  really listening to our customers.  You will now find the ACS Industrial Services website even easier to navigate. 

 ”Bread-crumb trails” near the top of the pages will now let you  keep track of the pages you’ve been to and want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at http://www.acsindustrial.com. 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including circuit board repair, LCD & CRT Monitor Repair, and PLC repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

We’ve been listening to our customers and have made some changes to our website.  Now  you will find the ACS Industrial Services website even easier to navigate. 

 ”Bread-crumb trails” have been created to let you easily keep track of the pages you’ve been to and get back to any you want to revisit.  Check out our upgraded website at http://www.acsindustrial.com. 

We provide services for almost all types of industrial electronics including power supply repair, servo motor repair, and encoder repair.

Visit the website and find out more about ACS Industrial Services and all we have to offer your company to save you time and money.  We are industry’s trusted repair resource!

Having a non-functioning elevator is a sure way to upset building occupants and visitors to your building.  You will want to get it repaired and working fast. 

Long wait times and travel times are often caused by something as simple as aged or defective electronic components in the control.  ACS Industrial Services provides regular and rush repair services for almost every elevator electronic circuit board and control installed in modern elevators.    

Manufacturers we service  include Armor, Otis, U.S. Swift, Montgomery, and Kone.  Our technicians repair and test each board in equipment racks and simulated test situations and can work with older models as well as modern, microprocessor controls.