Is your PLC finally dead now that you’ve reprogrammed the channels on the I/O cards about 10 times? (Did you think we didn’t know you did this? Everyone does this.) Did your Mitsubishi PLC suddenly just “lose” its program? Or maybe your GE Fanuc PLC faulted and now the little red light

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” Yep, we’ve heard that a time or two or three.  On the face of it, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) theory might seem like just another version of that casual approach to maintenance.  But not exactly, as this would be way over simplifying and CBM is

Maybe your production came to an abrupt halt, or you are getting all kinds of beeping and error codes.  These are expensive problems to have when it means production is affected. You want to get answers fast!  Here are a few signs that your logic board could be the culprit: Error code

  Have you ever blown up components in your electronics? Pow! After the smoke clears, it’s charred, it’s black, it has holes in it and worst of all, it doesn’t work.  Creative cursing may result from this frustrating situation! Why did this happen?  Is there anything you could hav

Think about it…if you go to the doctor and he or she treats only your obvious symptoms, are you cured?  Probably not.  Sooner or later the problem will return.  Getting at the root cause of the problem is key to the cure for both humans and machines. For example, how many times have yo

We’ve just upped our rock solid warranty from one year to two!  And, the new two-year warranty STILL covers both parts and labor as it always has.  No fine print.   We stand behind our expert workmanship! When your equipment breaks down after the OEM warranty is up, you might feel a bi

When some machines and equipment in your facility break, you can often have your in-house support team or service complete the work in your own facility. With other machines, like a servo motor from Siemens, you generally must seek out lternative repair options. The Siemens servo motor

Unless you are living in a cave, you’ve probably noticed more than a few damaging storms this summer.  Lightning and electronics do not mix well together. Here are the heart-stopping facts that put your electronic gear in danger: 100 lightning flashes strike earth every second A

Free evaluations at ACS have ALWAYS been free, and now, for a limited time so is the shipping – both ways. And that’s free shipping for Allen Bradley, ABB, Cincinnati Milacron, Fanuc, Okuma, Yaskawa and thousands of other manufacturers serviced by ACS Industrial. As you may have discov

“See a penny pick it up, all the day you’ll have good luck.”  No doubt you’ve heard that childhood chant, or something like it.  Thursday, May 23rd is officially Lucky Penny Day so ACS is declaring that Lucky Penny Day is Your Lucky Day. Save lots of pennies by taking advantage of our

Memorial Day has come to mean picnics and barbecues, the beginning of summer or, if you live near a coastline, the official start of beach season.  All good things to be sure. In fact, these good things can be enjoyed with freedom made possible by the sacrifices of the men and women of

We love all of our international customers!  And we’ve got a special spot in our hearts for our Aussie friends.  We can help get your equipment back up and running, even if you are on the other side of world.  Here’s a note from the ACS Smile File AND (shhhhh!) a cost-savin

Here in the United States, June 14th is Flag Day.  Although the first recognized Flag Day occurred in Wisconsin in 1885, Americans have been officially celebrating our flag, a symbol of freedom, since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it Flag Day in 1916.  Flag Day celebrates the ann

Tired of getting stuck in voice mail jail?  Frustrated that the automated attendant does not offer menu options that meet your specific situation?   Heck yes!  Well, it doesn’t have to be this way.  Read on to find out how. A Very Short Story:  This morning after a severe thunderstorm

If you have been looking for a reputable machining repair shop to work with for Fanuc encoder service, you are not alone. Fanuc is among the leading manufacturers of encoders in the country, and their parts are found in many shops and facilities where machining equipment is used regula

There are several brands of industrial monitors that are commonly found in commercial and machining facilities everywhere. Fanuc is among the most popular and highly respected brands, and its various styles of monitors are used in facilities where machining equipment is commonly used.

If you are looking for a reliable company to work with for Fanuc PLC troubleshooting and repairs, you want to turn to the pros at ACS Industrial Services. A Fanuc PLC is often a critical component in a manufacturing or machining environment. Fanuc has been one of the most trusted brand

For almost 70 years, TDK-Lambda Americas has been providing electronic equipment to various industries, including manufacturing companies, the military, and others. ACS Industrial Services offers expert Lambda industrial repair services to keep this equipment in top shape for a long li

Fanuc servo drives are used in conjunction with various types of control systems in machining operations. From time to time Fanuc servo drive repair is needed. Fanuc Servo Drives are essentially electronic amplifiers that are used to control motion in relation to a command signal relea

If you have been searching the Internet for Fanuc servo motor troubleshooting tips, you are not alone. There are various models of servo motors that you may use in your facility, and all models are expertly crafted to produce powerful, efficient results in your facility. These machines