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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
How a bottling and filling line works: the drives, PLCs, HMIs and encoders behind filling, capping and labeling, how to size each part, and how IAC keeps the control stack in stock.
How a bottling and filling line works: the drives, PLCs, HMIs and encoders behind filling, capping and labeling, how to size each part, and how IAC keeps the control stack in stock.
OEM & Machine Builders · Drive Selection Spec'ing Drives for a New Machine:Sizing, Brand & Availability Picking a drive for a new build is really three decisions stacked together: what...
Building a Custom Automation Machine: Core Control Components | Industrial Automation Co. OEM & Machine Builders · Machine Build Basics Building a Custom Automation Machine:Core Control Components Every custom machine...
OEM & Machine Builders · Machine Build Basics Building a Custom Automation Machine:Core Control Components Every custom machine — whether it's a single-station cell or a multi-axis production platform —...
Anatomy of a Control Panel: Every Component Explained | Industrial Automation Co. Automation Basics · Control Panel 101 Anatomy of a Control Panel:Every Component Explained Open any industrial control cabinet...
How Drives, Motors, PLCs & HMIs Work Together: An Automation Basics Field Guide | Industrial Automation Co. Automation Basics · Control Chain 101 How Drives, Motors, PLCs & HMIs Work...
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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...
In 2025, industrial procurement is all about speed and certainty. With global supply chains still facing tariffs, lead-time volatility, and shifting freight costs, manufacturers can’t afford to wait weeks for critical...
