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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
Cross-Reference Guide · Allen Bradley Alternatives ControlLogix & CompactLogix on Backorder?The Siemens & Mitsubishi Cross-Reference When a ControlLogix or CompactLogix system is stuck behind a lead time — or the platform is heading toward end-of-life — Siemens S7-1500 and Mitsubishi Q-series are the two platforms controls engineers reach for. Here's...
Cross-Reference Guide · Allen Bradley Alternatives ControlLogix & CompactLogix on Backorder?The Siemens & Mitsubishi Cross-Reference When a ControlLogix or CompactLogix system is stuck behind a lead time — or the...
Engineer's Field Guide · WEG The WEG Playbook:CFW Drives, W22 Motors & Where They Fit WEG has quietly become one of the largest motor and drive manufacturers in the world...
Engineer's Field Guide · Schneider Electric The Schneider Electric Playbook:Altivar, Modicon & Zelio Explained Schneider's automation footprint spans three distinct product families under one badge. Here's how to navigate Altivar...
Comparison Guide · Siemens vs Mitsubishi Siemens vs Mitsubishi PLCs:Which Platform Fits Your Application? Two of the world's most widely deployed PLC platforms, head to head — TIA Portal vs...
Buyer Education · Part Conditions New, Refurbished, or Repaired?How to Choose the Right Automation Part Condition Refurbished vs. new industrial parts means something different at every supplier. Here's exactly what...
Engineer's Field Guide · OMRON Automation The OMRON Playbook:PLCs, Servo Drives & Safety Components Explained From legacy CJ/CS racks still running the plant floor to current-generation Sysmac NJ/NX controllers, here's...
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Predictive maintenance usually starts with vibration data, thermography, or oil analysis — but one of the most overlooked early warning systems in a plant is the drive that runs the motor....
If your facility is chasing lower energy spend, quieter equipment, and fewer hot/cold complaints, your HVAC drives are one of the highest-ROI places to start. Fans and pumps don’t need...
When a PLC is discontinued, it can feel like you’re being forced into a full reprogram and painful downtime. But in many cases, you can replace that legacy controller without...
Servo systems rarely fail at random. Motors do not just “wear out” one day. They fail because something is stressing them over time—usually heat, dirty power, or a mismatch between...
Servo drives rarely “die” without causing chaos. They trip alarms, shut down unexpectedly, or fault only when the machine accelerates or decelerates — which makes the symptoms look like software...
Firmware is one of the most overlooked factors in keeping automation systems stable, compatible, and easy to maintain. Yet it’s also one of the most common causes of unexpected failure...
When sourcing automation components, refurbished products can offer real value — if you know what to look for. For many plants, buying refurbished PLCs, HMIs, or VFDs is the most...
Few things are more costly to a manufacturer than unexpected downtime. When a drive, PLC, or HMI fails and the part is obsolete, every hour spent searching for a replacement...
Counterfeit automation parts have quietly become one of the most expensive hidden threats in modern manufacturing. As tariffs, long OEM lead times, and discontinued legacy models push plants toward alternative...
When a single line item can stall production, the winning move is to consolidate complexity. Industrial Automation Co. lets you place one clean PO across multiple OEMs, receive verified parts...
Turn idle inventory into cash, recover space, and reduce risk—with a process built for procurement speed and audit-ready documentation. View the Surplus Buyback Program Why companies sell surplus to Industrial...
Beyond the Big Brands: Sourcing Hard-to-Find Niche Automation Components by Bryan Hellman • November 4, 2025 Every manufacturer relies on the major names—Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi—but not every system is...
