Efficiency is the bedrock of success in the modern manufacturing landscape. Even then, achieving efficiency depends on the ability to eliminate errors and other production bottlenecks that may lead to inadequacies and losses. Modern factories rely on overly complex and often expensive to maintain ma

When approaching the automation of a system there are many factors to take into consideration including: product in-feed, product out-feed, cycle rate, quality inspection, and as important as the technical specifications a shared definition of success.  When you move into applications that involve

Special Guest Author: Bob Kroll Have you ever seen or built a workbench made from 2×4 lumber and a plywood top?  The material is easy to work with, fairly sturdy and adaptable to just about any size needed. Now imagine making this same workbench out of steel.  Things begin to get a little more

Stretch films are essential in the packaging industry as they provide a versatile and high-quality solution for packing products safely and economically. The film is produced by a flat die extrusion process where AC motors and variable speed drives significantly ensure high-quality output. The proc

  Midwest manufacturers are waking up to the benefits of plant automation. While robots have been popular in European plants and U.S. East and West coast operations, the Midwest has been a bit slower to adopt them. The labor shortage has provided a significant nudge toward investigating and i

Many Midwest manufacturers are looking for new, cost-effective automation solutions in the challenging labor market. Sure Controls robotics engineers and technicians can partner with you to optimize your operation and improve your bottom line. SCARA robots may be the key to yout success! What is a

We use IPS Structured Aluminum for many purposes.  Here at Sure Controls, we use it to create anything from machine guarding, tables, and workstations to robotics stands and even unique projects such as the bobblehead stand featured. While the bobblehead stand project was a fun change of pace, many

Currently, one of the biggest challenges for any manufacturer is finding and keeping employees. It’s no secret the manufacturing industry was hit hard by the labor shortage. According to a report from Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, the COVID-19 Pandemic resulted in the loss of over

It’s no secret that U.S. manufacturers are currently facing several serious challenges. And, labor shortages are at the top of the list.  Many manufacturers are looking to automate where possible and beef up their recruiting efforts. Attracting and retaining talent is certainly key to the suc

In the Midwest, everyone loves fall. But, we know what comes next. Snow, ice and brutal temperatures are on the way. Leading up to the winter months, manufacturers will perform routine checks on all facility heating systems. And, this year, you may want to perform those checks sooner rather than la

What is Tax Section 179 & Who Qualifies? To 179 something, means to deduct its entire cost in the year of purchase on your tax return. Any business that purchases equipment can qualify for Tax Section 179 but it’s particularly helpful for manufacturers looking to offset equipment costs. The Cod

Infrared Sensor Temperature Measurements. In many IRt/c installations, such as paint curing, web drying, printing, etc., the temperature control system must be able to accurately measure materials with a variety of colors. Ideally, the same calibration set-up would be used for all colors, rather t

Sure Controls is proud to offer Dynisco products as well as repair and calibration services for them. For over 60 years, Dynisco pressure sensors have been used in various applications around the world. The original patent holder for the melt pressure sensor used in extrusion, Dynisco has remained

Unequalled Responsiveness At Sure Controls we are very proud to live out our company motto in any way we can.  Our motto is “Give a smile to get a smile”  It’s displayed on our walls and carried in our hearts – and not just at work.  Over the past few weeks COVID -19 has swe

Fixing Heater Failures Efficiently in Food Production Heater Failures probably isn’t the phrase you expected. As good Wisconsinites, we all know that it should have said beer. Believe We understand the value of good food and a cold brew here at Sure Controls. In fact, we have an onsite beer brewin

With the first snow already in the books here in Wisconsin and many other states, it’s time to be thinking about freeze protection! Anticipating freezing conditions and Cold Weather Planning to protect buildings, equipment, and grounds against freeze damage is a vital part of a Facility Maintenance

Image Blizzard Case Study of a Managed Ethernet Switch in a Manufacturing Environment Blizzard, a leading ski manufacturer based in Austria, was looking for an industrial automation solution to extend manufacturing visibility and control across five machine production stations for wood working, sa

Tension Control in Web Handling – Key Components Recently, Flexible Packaging had the opportunity to interview Mark Breen of Dover Flexo Electronics New Hampshire. Sure Controls is happy to share this great information. If you are in Wisconsin, Sure Controls is your go to resource for web han

Packaging Film, Sheets Expected to Grow at 6 Percent Clip Through 2021 Business Research Company 12/20/2017 as seen in Flexible Packaging The plastics packaging film and sheets manufacturing market, which comprises businesses that convert plastics resins into plastic packaging film and sheet, is wo

Frameless Motor Integration The following is a quick summary and recommendations on selecting the best feedback device for your motion control application. Int he video below Parker explains the ins and outs of the Parker K series frameless servo motor. Call Sure Controls for more information on wh