Industrial Manufacturing Retrofit

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Industrial Manufacturing RetrofitManufacturers tend to avoid original equipment manufacturers’ retrofit solutions, becauseoriginal equipment manufacturers offer retrofits are cost-prohibited and time consuming. Once manufacturers’ equipment is not operating efficiently, maintenance technicians seek alternatives to maximize production. Maintenance technicians initially contact the original equipment manufacturer for solutions to speed up production lines in their manufacturing facilities. Once the original equipment manufacturer offers a retrofit package for their obsolete equipment, the maintenance technician usually cannot justify the retrofit cost and lead time. Fortunately, Precision Electric always offers an alternative solution to original equipment manufacturers’ retrofit packages. Precision Electric has been offering retrofit solutions to manufacturers since 1983. Precision Electric offers less expensive retrofit solutions that include system support, and an in service 12 month warranty.

Retrofit Alternatives

Manufacturers constantly seek new ideas to increase production, and Precision Electric provides retrofit alternatives to meet manufacturers’ production demands. Manufacturersusually do not have alternatives to original equipment manufacturers’ retrofit options, but Precision Electric offers alternatives to original equipment manufacturers’ expensive and uneconomical retrofits.Precision Electric redesigns obsolete equipment with a retrofit for industrial manufacturing facilities across the globe. Retrofitting production lines are a better alternative to purchasing original equipment manufacturers retrofit packages are are far less expensive, because most times original equipment manufacturers’ solutions are cost-prohibited, and obsolete.

Testimonials

Industrial Manufacturing RetrofitPrecision Electric has been designing and retrofitting equipment to increase production in the industrial manufacturing world since 1983.Precision Electric has saved manufacturers thousands of dollars and countless hours in downtime by offering alternative solutions to their customers.

Precision Electric uses the most advanced controls when designing and manufacturing retrofits for manufacturing facilities across the United States. Manufacturers testify that quality retrofits completed by Precision Electric by returning for additional retrofits in their plants and factories. Call Precision Electric today for an industrial manufacturing retrofit quote.

 

 

Variable Speed Drive Motors

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Variable speed drive motors, also known as inverter-duty motors, are an asset in the industrial manufacturing world. When using a variable speed drive, variable speed drive motors are less likely to fail during production than general purpose motors. Variable speed drive motors exceed general purpose motors in performance, because variable speed drive motors are manufactured to operate at low speed (RPM) without overheating during production.

Variable speed drives generate high voltage spikes in all electric motors. Variable speed drive motors withstand the high voltage
spikes that are generated by variable speed drives, whereas general purpose motors do not. General purpose motors do not have the insulation required to withstand high voltage spikes, so the motor winding on a general purpose motor used with a variable speed drive begins to breakdown, and ultimately, the winding will burn up.

Variable speed drives used on electric motors that are 100hp (or greater) induce harmful voltage levels on the electric motor shaft. When harmful voltage levels exceed the resistance of the motor bearing lubricant, those voltage levels dissipate to the electric motor’s bearing housings. Harmful voltage levels sent to a motor’s bearing housings eventually leads to bearing failure in the electric motor. Variable speed drive motors use special bearings that are designed to withstand the harmful voltage levels that are induced by variable speed drives.

General purpose electric motors can be driven by variable speed drives, but once the general purpose motor fails, an inverter duty motor should replace the general purpose motor. Precision Electric recommends maintenance technicians who use general purpose motors on variable speed drive applications to keep a spare inverter-duty motor to minimize downtime.

Variable speed drive motors are more expensive than general purpose motors, but the increase in cost is worth preventing
downtime in variable speed drive applications when low speed is present.Many variable speed drive applications do not need to operate at low speeds, so variable speed drive motors are cost-prohibited in applications where low speed is not required.

Call Precision Electric for free quotes on variable speed drives, variable speed drive motors, servo motors, and all other industrial related equipment. Precision Electric offers free repair quotes on all industrial electronics equipment and industrial electronics field services.

Eaton SVX9000 Drive Repair

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The Eaton SVX9000 variable frequency drive is often seen on Sullair air compressor applications, because it provides Sullair air compressor applications with sensorless vector technology, as well as high speed output frequency up to 7200 Hz. Eaton SVX9000 variable frequency drivesautomatically identify motor parameters in sensorless vector mode as well as U/f mode, which keeps track of parameter changes over time.The Eaton SVX9000 allows for steady speed error, fast torque rise time, high immunity to resonance vibrations and high torque upon start up.

When Eaton SVX9000 drives fail, Eaton is known to recommend replacing the failed SVX9000 drive with a new SVX9000 drive. Customers of Precision Electric have testified that, rather than replacing the failed Eaton SVX9000 drive, a more economical solution is to have Precision Electric repair the failed Eaton SVX9000 drive.

Precision Electric has helped Certified Sullair Repair Centers save thousands of dollars by repairing their failed Eaton SVX9000 drives. Precision Electric has also saved Certified Sullair Service Centers time, because the overall repair time of an Eaton SVX9000 drive is far less than the average lead time of an exact Eaton SVX9000 drive replacement. Eaton SVX9000 drive repair is an asset to Certified Sullair Repair Centers, and Precision Electric is the best source for Eaton SVX9000 drive repair. Precision Electric service technicians have hundreds of years combined experience in bench testing every component in Eaton SVX9000 drives, and replacement of failed electrical components on Eaton SVX9000 drives.

Precision Electric uses the most advanced testing equipment available in the industrial electrical world for testing Eaton SVX9000 drives, and Precision Electric replaces damaged components in Eaton SVX9000 drives with better components than the Original Equipment Manufacturer uses in their Eaton SVX9000 drives.

Precision Electric repair procedures on the Eaton SVX9000 drives are like no other, and most times, the Eaton SVX9000 drive repair made by Precision Electric arrives back to the customer in better condition than when the Eaton SVX9000 drive shipped new from the manufacturer. Call Precision Electric today for a free repair quote on your Eaton SVX9000 variable speed drive.

The 2nd Annual Industrial Services and Training Expo by Precision Electric

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Video of Last Years Expo (ISATE 2012)

PRE-REGISTER FOR ISATE 2013 FREE NOW
(A $50.00 per ticket and $100.00 per seminar value!)

The Industrial Services and Training Expo will take place in Precision Electric's 28,000 Square Foot Facility on June 6th, 2013

The Industrial Services and Training Expo will take place in Precision Electric’s 28,000 Square Foot Facility on June 6th, 2013

Join us Thursday, June 6th, 2013!

The Precision Electric Industrial Services and Training Expo is an opportunity for industrial professionals of all mechanical, electrical, technical, managerial and administrative backgrounds to network with one another and get professional training from the most reputable names in the industrial world.

With professional industrial training seminars and presentations from Precision Electric, Baldor, Lenze, AC Tech, ABB, NSK Bearings, AEGIS, Loctite Corporation and more, visitors can have confidence they will be given insights into the most reliable and commonly practiced techniques in the industrial field today.

Each Registrant can earn up to $500.00 in Precision Electric vouchers! Each attendee receives a $100.00 voucher for walking through the door and an additional $100.00 voucher for each training seminar they register for and attend!)

What Are The Schedule Of Events?

As discussed below, the event will take place on June 6th, 2013 between the hours of 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM with the following schedule (subject to change):

9:30 AM – 8:00 PM – Expo doors will be open to customers for walkthrough during the entire duration of the Expo.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Trade Show and Morning Seminars (see seminar training schedule)

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Networking Lunch provided by Precision Electric

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Trade Show and Afternoon Seminars (see seminar training schedule)

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Networking Reception with Dinner and Drinks provided by Precision Electric

After 8:00 PM the event closes to customers and vendors for post event cleanup.

Who Will Be There and Who Should Come?

The Precision Electric Industrial Services and Training Expo is open to customers and vendors of all technical backgrounds and industries.

Precision Electric is proud to bring together experts from all areas of industry for improving customer efficiency and experience.

The goal of The Industrial Services and Training Expo is to appeal to a broad range of individuals including, but not limited to:

  • Trainees,
  • Maintenance,
  • Maintenance Managers,
  • Engineers,
  • Productivity Managers,
  • Purchasing Managers,
  • CEOs and Company Presidents.

Many popular vendors will be attending and some are even offering training seminars (see the industrial seminar training schedule for more information). These vendors include, but are not limited to:

  • Precision Electric
  • Baldor
  • ABB
  • AEGIS
  • Cone Gear Products
  • NSK Bearings
  • Lenze Americas
  • Loctite Corporation
  • AC Tech

Why Are Industrial Networking And Training Essential?

Networking and training with other professionals are essential for keeping up with trends of safety, troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, repair and cost effective purchasing.

Precision Electric is proud to bring together experts who have their finger on the pulse of this rapidly changing industrial environment. Doing so allows Precision Electric and its customers to make cost effective business decisions despite to theconstant transitions of vendor ownerships, customer relationships, staffing and industrial regulations.

Where Will The Expo Take Place?

The Expo takes place within Precision Electric’s 28,000 square foot facility located at 1508 West Sixth Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Get directions.

Need Directions? Visit Google Maps, Enter your address as the starting point and Choose “Get Directions”.

The Following hotels are within driving distance of the Expo and also within close proximity of the Notre Dame campus, University Park Mall and Grape Road area.

When Is The Expo?

The event takes place from 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM on June 6th, 2013

What Is The Cost For Registration And Training?

The cost is normally $50 per individual and $100 per seminar. However, if you pre-register for the event, Entry and seminars are completely free and can be done at any time through the registration form.

Each attendee receives a $100.00 voucher for walking through the door and an additional $100.00 voucher for each training seminar they register for and attend!)

Will There Be Prizes and Discounts?

Absolutely. There will be a large amount of door prizes given away as well as discount vouchers from Precision Electric’s services. For each member who registers for the Expo, they will receive a $100.00 voucher for each seminar they attend.

How Do I Register?

Each user will need to register individually and, if they desire, select any training seminar(s) they will be interested in attending while at the Expo. You can begin registration by clicking on the “Pre-register Now” link below.

PRE-REGISTER FOR ISATE 2013 FREE NOW
(A $50.00 per ticket and $100.00 per seminar value!)

Mitsubishi Servo Motor Repair

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Many Mitsubishi servo motors across the globe are obsolete, which is why Mitsubishi servo motor repair has such high demand. For Mitsubishi servo motors that are not obsolete, the availability of the Mitsubishi servo motor usually exceeds the repair lead time.

Equipment failure is the number one factor in production loss for manufacturing facilities across the globe. It’s important that manufacturing facilities keep spare servo motors on the shelf, to maximize overall production.Most of Precision Electric’s customers keep rebuilt spare Mitsubishi servo motors on their shelf. Once their primary Mitsubishi servo motor fails, the spare is swapped out with the failed unit. The failed Mitsubishi servo motor is then sent to Precision Electric for routine maintenance repair.

Precision Electric routine maintenance of Mitsubishi servo motor repair can save manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars in production loss, as well as repair costs.Precision Electric routine maintenance consists of removing all parts of a Mitsubishi servo motor, cleaning parts and motor winding, replacement of bearings, repair bearing housings if needed, dynamic balance, testing of all electrical components, assembly of servo motor, and final test with motor.

The intent of routine maintenance is to provide manufacturing facilities with optimal production, and also to prevent Emergency or Rush repair services on Mitsubishi servo motors.

Keeping a spare Mitsubishi servo motor is the best method for manufacturing facilities to save on repair costs. If a manufacturer has a spare Mitsubishi servo motor, the failed Mitsubishi servo motor doesn’t need to be worked on around the clock until it has been completely rebuilt.

Call Precision Electric today for free quotes on routine maintenance for Mitsubishi servo motor repairs.

 

 

 

 

Servo Motor and Drive Repair

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Precision Electric consistently expands its industrial electronics repair services because customers demand it. With the wide array of servo motors and drives in the market, a substantial need for ever-changing servo motor and drive repair services are needed.

There has always been three primary issues with servo motor and drive replacement- Servo motors and drive combinations are frequently proprietary and difficult to replace. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) retire older models of servo motor and drive equipment. The cost of replacement servo motor and drive combinations are often extremely high.

The demand of servo motor and drive repair is created by the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ ever-changing technological advancements. Most manufacturing facilities, however, often seek out servo motor and drive repair to cut down the cost associated with replacing obsolete equipment with new equipment.

The components Original Equipment Manufacturers use to build servo motor and drive combinations are often cheaply made. During a servo motor and drive repair, Precision Electric replaces these parts with quality parts that exceed the quality control of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

What does this mean? It means that the servo motor and drive repair you receive back from Precision Electric is likely in better quality than the original equipment itself.

Using proprietary software, Precision Electric can re-align the servo motor as necessary to ensure the rewinding of the motor retains full accuracy. Precision Electric has nearly 20 years experience with servo motor and drive repair, and can also find obsolete components and parts for the toughest servo motor and drive repairs.

Precision Electric offers prompt turnaround time of servo motor and drive repair, because the ultimate goal of Precision Electric is minimizing their customer’s downtime while increasing production time.

Precision Electric facilitates servo motor and drive repair to industrial manufacturing facilities across the globe. Call Precision Electric today for a free quote of servo motor and drive repair.

DC Electric Motor Repair

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Precision Electric separates itself from other DC electric motor repair facilities in many ways. Most DC electric motor repair facilities use the assembly line method which isn’t ideal because when many people work on the same DC electric motor, and the chance of human error drastically increases.

Precision Electric designates each DC electric motor repair to a specific mechanic, so the mechanic who disassembles the DC electric motor is the same mechanic who assembles and final tests the DC electric motor.

When Precision Electric facilitates a DC electric motor repair, an initial test procedure is performed to determine cause of failure and other problems which may exist, including armature and field frame rewinds.

Precision Electric performs rewinds on-site and is known to work around the clock on emergency jobs until DC electric motors are repaired and ready to be installed back into production.

DC electric motor repair introduces additional complexities into the repair process. The addition of a commutator with brushes, and rotating armature coils subjected to centrifugal force, which aren’t factors involved in typical AC electric motor repair.

The following procedures and tests are performed at Precision Electric to guarantee a quality DC electric motor repair.

Conductive carbon dust left by worn brushes is cleaned from the armature; then each commutator is checked for grounds and bar-to-bar shorts with detailed electrical testing.

Coils are manufactured in-house to assure proper fit. This eliminates constant bending and shaping during installation which can damage coil insulation. Proper banding is critical in DC repair. This ensures that the winding isheld in position during high-speed operation.

Field coils are checkedusing voltage drop testing. Bad fields and inter-poles are rewound in our shop on custom forms. TIG welding is available to eliminate soldered joints where design dictates.

All commutators are turned, undercut, and chamfered to provide the best possible surface for brush contact.For corrosive or other severe duty environments, commutator platinum plating is available to extend wear life (pickle-duty).Neutral setting adjustments are made during final machine testing to ensure proper operation.

All DC electric motor repair performed by Precision Electric is backed by a 12-month in service warranty. The Precision Electric in service warranty provides customers with a peace of mind knowing that their spare DC motors will be warrantied regardless of how long their spare equipment is on standby.

Call Precision Electric today for a free quote of DC electric motor repair.

 

What is a Variable Frequency Drive?

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Variable frequency drives (VFD) are also known as variable speed drives (VSD), and inverters. Variable frequency drives are solid state motor control systems used in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Variable frequency drives are designed to control the speed of an alternating current (AC) electric motor. Variable frequency drives can reduce energy costs up to 50% by speed reduction on applications where the full speed (RPM) of the electric motor is not required.

This energy savings is often significant enough to pay for the variable frequency drive within a couple of months. Variable frequency drives are commonly used on pump, fan, and air compressor applications, and are often used in manufacturing facilities to increase or decrease the start up time on alternating current (AC) motors.

Increasing and/or decreasing the start up time on an AC motor can add years to the overall lifespan of an AC motor, and can also improve efficiency on production demands. Variable frequency drives provide the ability to control the frequency of starting and stopping an AC motor.This ability provides a means by which an AC electric motor is only operating when needed. AC electric motors have a longer lifespan if they are not continuously operating when they do not need to be.

There are a few different types of variable frequency drives. The most common type of variable frequency drive is known as a V/Hz (volts per hertz), and are applied to applications such as fans, pumps, air compressors, and other related applications where high starting torque is not required. V/Hz variable frequency drive applications typically do not require full torque when the AC motor is operating at less than the base speed (RPM) of the electric motor.

Another type of variable frequency drive is known as a vector control. Vector control is used on variable frequency drives where high starting torque and full torque at low speed (RPM) is present. Vector control variable frequency drives are usually more expensive than a V/Hz drives.

There are other types of variable frequency drives that are more complex than V/Hz and vector control. These more complex variable frequency drives are typically used for precise speed regulation of an AC motor as well as complex programming to regulate starting and stopping of an AC motor.

Industrial Electronics Repair Services

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Industrial electronics repair services are the backbone of successful manufacturing facilities all over the United States.In an ever growing technological world, many manufacturers have learned that in order to increase production time and energy savings in their plant, they must partner with the best sources for their much needed industrial electronics repair services.

Many manufacturers constantly seek alternatives to repair their industrial electrical equipment on the internet, because local vendors do not always meet the demands which they place upon them.

Precision Electric service technicians have hundreds of years combined experience in the industrial manufacturing world of repair and troubleshooting.

Precision Electric repair and service technicians frequently attend training seminars all over the country because new technology and equipment is constantly being released into production lines across the globe, and Precision Electric maintains their reputation in this industry by consistently adapting to technology changes.

Precision Electric specializes in all aspects of industrial electronics repair services, and their capabilities are virtually endless because of the vast amount of equipment in production. Some of Precision Electric industrial electronics repair services include, servo motors, servo drives, variable speed drives, PCB, Programmable Logic Controllers, to encoder and tachometer alignment, custom design & custom built electrical panels and much more.

Precision Electric partners with maintenance crews from the smallest of businesses to the largest of corporations with a common ground to increase production and energy savings; while decreasing the overall downtime in production lines.Whether it be a fractional horsepower servo motor or a 1000 horsepower variable speed drive, Precision Electric consistently puts forth the same amount of effort and support in all their repair operations.

PCB Repair Service

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One thing that sticks out about Precision Electric from the competition is our expertise with PCB repair service. Many companies who offer PCB repair service on the web don’t actually repair the PCB themselves, because they do not have the technical training and staff to perform these operations. Instead, these companies who offer PCB repair service actually send the PCB for repair to third-party vendors. We know this to be true because over the years, we have performed PCB repair services for customers who weren’t the actual end-user.

There are a number of benefits to choose Precision Electric for PCB repair service. Precision Electric performs the PCB repair service in our facility, whereas much of the competition does not. If you’re seeking an alternative for your needed PCB repair service, Precision Electric is your overall best choice to perform these tasks.

Precision Electric has been offering PCB repair service for nearly 20 years, and is one of the most reputable industrial electronics repair facilities in the Midwest.Precision Electric has hundreds of years combined experience with PCB repair service and has been working with the industrial manufacturing world since 1982.

Precision Electric warranties all repair work with an in-service warranty. Our in-service warranty was incorporated to encourage customers that spare PCB’s should always be in fully operable condition in case a production line goes down.

Our in-service warranty on PCB repair service beings the actual day said PCB is installed and lasts twelve months thereafter. Precision Electric also offers field support for your PCB repair service. Our field technicians have been known to repair PCB’s on-site which has consequently saved some of our customers thousands of dollars in downtime.

Choose Precision Electric for your PCB repair service needs, because we aim to provide our customers with optimal production with minimal to zero downtime. Call or email Precision Electric today for a free quote of your PCB repair service.

Industrial Electronics Repair of Distillation Equipment

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Precision Electric offers industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment such as, printedcircuit boards (PCB’s), programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), variable frequency drives, and all other related industrial electrical equipment.

Increasing production is our ultimate goal and we minimize downtime by offering industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment.

Customers worldwide of Precision Electric routinely testify that we are the best source for industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment, because of our quick turnaround time, 24 hour emergency repair services, excellent customer support, hundreds of years combined experience, and our one year in service warranty on all repairs.

Precision Electric has been in this industry for nearly 30 years, and since then has built excellent relationships with huge corporations as well as small businesses. Many facilities that offer industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment outsource said equipment to different companies. We know this because many of these facilities send their customer’s equipment to us for repair. Precision Electric offers technical support for all of their services and nearly every repair is performed on site.

Industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment should always be inspected with the absolute best testing equipment, and tested by highly trained technicians. If you seek highly competent and reputable technicians to keep your manufacturing processes at peak production, contact Precision Electric for industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment.

Precision Electric offers free quotes on all industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment. Free quotes are available for industrial electronics repair of distillation equipment by calling or emailing Precision Electric. Become a partner with Precision Electric today and increase your productions while decreasing downtime.

Increase Energy Savings in Food Processing

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Utilizing variable speed drives can greatly increase energy savings in food processing manufacturing facilities. Many food processing manufacturers apply variable speed drives to their production line, because they reduce amperage spikes upon start up of large motors. There are literally thousands of applications that have potential to increase energy savings in food processing plants.

Choosing the right variable speed drive for an application will increase energy savings in food processing, and will also increase production time as well as provide less wear on the electric motors where applied.If you contact Precision Electric, we will help you choose the right products to increase energy savings in your food processing facility. Customers all over the United States call Precision Electric every single day for technical support, and product determination to increase energy savings in food processing plants.

Many of the industrial electronics businesses in the United States who distribute products, do not actually support their products to increase energy savings in food processing plants. Precision Electric however, has an extensive line of technical support as well as free repair quotes to our customers. If you need to increase energy savings in food processing, Precision Electric is your best source to increase production and decrease downtime. Call Precision Electric today for free repair quotes or free quotes on replacing existing equipment.