Category: Service Tips

February 25, 2025

Beyond Repair: When Replacement is the Right Choice (and When It’s Not) 

As an industrial repair company, we often face the question: repair or replace? While we’re experts at getting equipment back up and running, sometimes a repair doesn’t make sense. But how do you determine whether a component is beyond repair?  Repairing equipment can often be a more economical and sustainable choice. When replacement parts are … Beyond Repair: When Replacement is the Right Choice (and When It’s Not) 

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February 24, 2025

The Shaking Truth: Understanding the Impact of Vibration on Industrial Equipment 

Your lines are running smoothly, and you’ve been pumping out products for a record time, but you’ve noticed a machine has started to shake. What begins as an occasional vibration becomes consistent, and you wonder if there’s a matter of concern or if it’s the norm for aging equipment.  We hate to be the bearers … The Shaking Truth: Understanding the Impact of Vibration on Industrial Equipment 

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December 16, 2024

Understanding Our Warranty 

There are many reasons to choose Industrial Repair Service!  Whether you are looking for the best technicians in the field to work on your valuable equipment or you appreciate customer service representatives who care, we’re here for you in every sense of the word. But there is another reason why our clients remain loyal and … Understanding Our Warranty 

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September 17, 2024

From Natural Disasters to Equipment Failures: Navigating Water Treatment Emergencies 

Water treatment plants are critical infrastructure to the everyday lives of people across America. But like any industry, emergencies can happen and cause major downtime and damage to operations. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can destroy a plant’s infrastructure. Earthquakes can break water and sewer pipes, putting an immediate halt on water … From Natural Disasters to Equipment Failures: Navigating Water Treatment Emergencies 

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August 14, 2024

Metal Detectors 101 

Did you know that in 2012 Kellogg recalled millions of cereal boxes “due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh from a faulty manufacturing part?” In January 2015, Unibright Foods recalled tens of thousands of pounds of prepared meat products after it was revealed that packages might contain “extraneous metal materials” by the Department of … Metal Detectors 101 

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August 9, 2024

Servo Valves vs. Proportional Valves: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 

Hydraulic valves are fundamental parts of machinery that regulate fluid flow within a hydraulic system. They control the trajectory, rate of flow, and force and are crucial to controlling energy conversion for mechanical output. While there are many types of valves, we’re going to focus on two: servo and proportional valves.   Servo valves were created … Servo Valves vs. Proportional Valves: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 

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July 26, 2024

Is Your Machine Coughing? Preventative Maintenance is the Cure! 

Have you heard the words “preventative maintenance” one too many times? There’s a reason for that!   Preventative maintenance is when you entrust your machine to experts like us, who will care for it when it shows symptoms of a needed repair. Symptoms can include unusual noises or vibrations, fluid leaks, and increased downtime. If warning … Is Your Machine Coughing? Preventative Maintenance is the Cure! 

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July 23, 2024

Optimizing Electric Boat Performance: The Role of VFDs and HMIs 

While electric boat engines aren’t powerful enough for all boats, they’re becoming more popular every day for a multitude of reasons. They are more efficient as they use less energy to run (saving money on fuel), and they are generally easier to operate. With the rising trends towards sustainability, these engines are also cleaner because … Optimizing Electric Boat Performance: The Role of VFDs and HMIs 

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June 19, 2024

The Silent Hero of Your Chicken Dinner: Food Equipment Repairs 

Chicken undergoes an extensive process from the farm to your plate, eventually served between two buns with cheese and pickles. Equipment repairs play a crucial role in the production of chicken. Many appliances are imperative to running a smooth food processing facility. For instance, metal detectors help prevent harmful objects from ending up in your … The Silent Hero of Your Chicken Dinner: Food Equipment Repairs 

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May 30, 2024

Wind Turbine Maintenance: Powering the Future with Industrial Repair Service

In the push towards sustainable energy sources, wind turbines have emerged as a vital component in the renewable energy landscape. See why regular maintenance is crucial to ensure wind turbines operate efficiently and effectively.

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