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Acquisition Announcement
Northline is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of
McBroom Industrial Services. 88 years in business, and
strategically located in Indianapolis, McBroom greatly expands
Northline’s capabilities with Precision Spindle Repair,...
Kuka Official System Partner
Northline is proud to announce System Partnership with Kuka Robotics. This agreement allows Northline to build upon its existing Robotics Expertise and expand its knowledge base with a world class partner in Kuka Robotics. Please turn to Northline...
Siemens SIMODRIVE POSMO A
In an evolving effort to support the needs of our customers, Northline Industrial has invested engineering time and money to acquire the hardware and software to support a system test of the Siemens SIMODRIVE POSMO A. This motor-drive combo is...
Kollmorgen SERVOSTAR CD Servo System
Below is Northline Industrial’s latest investment to support the repair needs of our customers facility's automation. This test diagnostic supports a closed loop system test including confirmation of the feed back and digital control. The...
Honeywell C7061A Flame Detectors
Announcing another test and repair capability for Northline Industrial. The Honeywell C7061 series is a dynamic self-checking flame detector for sensing ultraviolet radiation generated by the combustion of gas, oil, and other fuels. This flame...
Nachi FD11 SRA166-01 Robot System
This is Northline Industrial’s latest robotic diagnostic system. Specifically designed for the fast paced automotive industry, SRA series robots will dramatically reduce cycle times, improve productivity, and achieve cost reductions. As one of...
Servo / Spindle Motor Dynamic Load Control System
This is Northline’s Dynamic Motor Load Control System. This is a
powered run test with quantitative reporting showing load, torque, and
speed curves.
Comau - Lenze 8400 Protec Frequency Inverter Repair
Introducing Northline’s latest test system. This is a Lenze designed and built product developed for a specific Comau application. The Lenze “8400 Protec” family of frequency inverters were developed for vertical and horizontal...
WTC GEN6000 Minipak
This is the Weltronic (WTC) MiniPak welder control for robotic applications. It is a self contained weld control system that mounts to the top of the robots control cabinet. Northline now has the experience and test rig to repair and test this Weld Controller.
Yaskawa Sigma V AC Servo Amplifiers
New Repair and Test Capability - This is the Yaskawa Sigma V AC 200V servo system. It is the latest version of the Yaskawa Sigma Series of motion control servo motors and amplifiers.
Yaskawa Sigma V Series AC Servo Motors
These are the Yaskawa Sigma V series or AC servo motors. Northline now has the appropriate equipment to dynamically test this series servo Motors.
Aker Wade Unimax 5001 Battery Charger
Newly added repair capabilities for Aker Wade material handling fork truck battery chargers. Northline Industrial can repair and dynamically test either the entire UniMax 5001 controller or the display control module or charger power module.
Allen Bradley Powerflex 755 Ethernet IP
Northline now has repair and test capabilities on the Powerflex 755 with Ethernet IP. With Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP, you can place these drives on the same network as Kinetix drives. Call Northline for your PowerFlex 755 repair needs!
Miller 74 Series MPA Plus Wire Feeder (Right & Left
New Repair and Test Capability - Northline offers full dynamic testing for both the right and left feeder mechanisms and the Mpa 74 Series Plus wire feeder controller.
Mitsubishi MR-HXXX-AN Series AC Servo Amplifiers
Northline Industrial is pleased to announce the repair capability for the Mitsubishi MR-HXXX-AN servo amplifiers.
Power Designers PCXP & PHLV Series Charger Systems
New Repair and Test Capabilities - Power Designers Material Handling Fork Lift Battery Chargers.
Rexroth PSI 6000 Series Resistance Welders
Northline Industrial introduces its latest repair capability in EtherNet IP controlled resistance weld control systems
RLCO Enterprises Torch Wizard Reamer
Northline Industrial is pleased to announce the repair capability for the Torch Wizard MIG reamer.
UATC Temperature Controllers
Many manufacturers make this module Temperature Controller or ones similar to it. Whether it is configured for 220VAC or 115VAC, Northline can repair and test them all!
3 Common CNC Machine Repairs
CNC (Computer numerical control), systems are computer controlled machine tool used in manufacturing. The most common errors are user errors and lack of maintenance. The 3 most common CNC machine errors include the following:
User Error / Lack of...
Manufacturing With Robots: Types Of Repairs They May Need
Industrial use robotics is an exploding industry and will be increasingly so well into the foreseeable future. Robots, not only do most tedious and dangerous jobs that humans do, but they also do much that humans cannot do- faster and more reliably....
How Often Should My Industrial Robot Be Inspected?
Robots are a great way to strengthen an industrial operation that relies on speed and accuracy to survive, but unfortunately, robots can be just as imperfect as the people who made them. It's too easy for companies to forget about their...
How Often Should a CNC Machine be Inspected?
Many people invest in expensive equipment to help make their day to day tasks a little bit easier. These are expensive investments that deserve to be protected and part of the responsibility of owning a computer numeric control, or a CNC machine, is...
5 Benefits of Robots in the Workplace
Having a robot in your workplace may seem like something from a science fiction novel. But robots are here to stay, and they can provide a variety of uses. Here are a few reasons why you may want to consider adding a robot or two to your...
The Basics of CNC Machine Concepts
Just about every aspect of manufacturing has been influenced or even transformed by the capabilities of a CNC machine. Therefore, everyone in the manufacturing industry should have a good idea of the capabilities of these machine tools. Here is some...
What is CNC Machining and Why is it Important?
In today’s world of technology, CNC Machining is standard. In fact, CNC (Computer Numeric Control) was being utilized even before technology as we know it today. The greatest change to CNC Machining in the past couple of decades is that there...
Atlas Copco PowerMACS Torque Assembly System
Meet Northline Industrial’s latest repair capability, the Atlas Copco PowerMACS multi torque control system.
How Have Robots Changed Manufacturing?
Robots entered the world of manufacturing in 1961 with the Unimate, a 4,000-pound arm. The Unimate robots were amazingly versatile for its time, such as pouring liquid metal into die casts and welding automobile bodies together. Unimate began the...
Advantages of LCD Technology
The term LCD technology refers to a liquid-crystal display. Typically, you will see this with flatscreen TVs or computer monitors. The way an LCD screen works is through liquid crystals rather than emitting light directly. This offers several...
Fanuc America Authorized System Integrator
Northline Industrial is proud to announce authorization as a Fanuc America Authorized System integrator. From automotive to woodworking, FANUC America offers industrial robots for almost any application with payloads ranging from .5kg to...
Precision Spindle Repair
Northline is proud to offer repair of your of precision, high speed, high frequency, and belt driven spindles serving the automotive, machine tool, and aerospace industries....
3 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your CNC Machine
CNC machines are not cheap and as such keeping this highly valuable piece of machinery in great working order is just one way to save money and get the most out of your investment. With the right tips you can keep your CNC machine working...
Fronius TransPuls Synergic ROB5000 Interface
Northline Industrial is pleased to announce the ability to repair and test the Fronius TransPuls Synergic Power sources with the Rob 5000 Robotic interfaces. These multiprocess power sources are suitable for MIG/MAG, TIG and electrode welding, as...
How Do Material Handling Robots Enhance a Business?
Robots have been at work within companies for likely longer than you even realize. As soon as people found ways to automate processes they were eager to incorporate it into their daily work routines. Some tasks are simply more boring than others,...
Is a Refurbished Robot Right for My Business?
Is a refurbished robot right for your business? The short answer is: Yes, absolutely.
The long answer is: Who are you buying a refurbished robot from, and what brands are they selling?
The shopping process for a refurbished robot is much like...
Diagnostic System Re-Certification
At Northline, we are steadfast in our belief that comprehensive dynamic testing provides the highest quality of industrial equipment repairs possible.
For that reason, since its inception in 2006, Northline has invested over one-million dollars...
Motor Vibration Analysis
The Fluke 805 is a Northline Industrial’s latest investment in tools to improve repair quality, document repair variables, and speed our repair process on motor repairs.
FLIR Thermography
The FLIR E4 is Northline Industrial’s latest investment in tools to improve repair efficiency and quality. Heat is the main enemy of today's complex automation electronics and mechanical devices.
What Makes a CNC Router Different from Another?
A CNC (computer numerical control) router is a type of tool used in cutting wood, aluminum, composites, and several other materials. A CNC router is distinct from other types of routers because it is computer controlled. Because it is...
What is a CNC Controller?
A Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controller is a purpose-built digital device that governs the operation of a piece of machinery. When you see industrial equipment being supervised as it does a series of complex actions while workers help feed it...
Preventive Maintenance Tips for Automated Welding
The welding industry dates back to the 1800's though back then it was all done physically with a can-do attitude and skill. Nowadays, the welding industry is technologically advanced and while there are still plenty of welders using elbow grease...
How to Make the Right Motor Repair or Replacement Decision
Knowing whether or not to repair or replace your motor can be tricky. The key is being able to tell the difference between the need for replacement and the need for repair. We've put together some tips in order for your to make sure...