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PLC obsolescence guide: how to prepare your plant
Learn how to identify equipment at risk of obsolescence, plan migrations and avoid unplanned downtime due to spare parts shortages.
Request guideHow to select the right variable frequency drive
A practical guide to choosing the right drive for your application: power, load type, environment and required features.
Request guidePreventive maintenance plan for automation
Template and methodology for creating a preventive maintenance plan that includes your automation and control equipment.
Request guideHow to define your critical spare parts inventory
Methodology for identifying which spare parts to keep in stock based on criticality, failure frequency and replenishment time.
Request guideRefurbished equipment: when is it a good option?
Everything you need to know about refurbished equipment: when to use it, what warranties to require and how to verify quality.
Request guideSiemens S5 to S7 migration: step by step
Technical guide for planning and executing the migration from Siemens SIMATIC S5 systems to the S7-1500 platform.
Request guideCase studies
Certified repair of an ABB signal hub on a production line
Challenge
The plant's ABB signal hub went out of service. This equipment controls communication between sensors and the central control system, so its failure directly impacted visibility and control of the entire production line. A new replacement cost USD 55,000 (had it still been in the catalog) and the manufacturer only offered a system migration, leaving the plant inoperative for 2 months at a cost exceeding USD 100,000.
Solution
globatik's engineering team evaluated the damaged equipment and determined that a certified repair was technically viable, without compromising performance or system safety. The process included specialized diagnostics, replacement of internal components, and testing under the manufacturer's original standards. Diagnosis in 3 days and full repair, including quality testing, delivered in 25 days.
Result
Direct savings of USD 90,000 vs the migration path and USD 44,000 vs a direct replacement. 6-week reduction in lead time. 2-year warranty, double the industry standard. The plant maintained operational continuity without investing in a full replacement.
Compatible driver for a discontinued Schneider system, no redesign
Challenge
A discontinued Schneider Electric SD3 servo drive had no availability in the market. Being out of production by the manufacturer left the plant with two paths: source a compatible reconditioned unit or redesign the entire system. The second option implied an estimated cost of USD 5,500 in engineering and adaptations, plus downtime during the redesign and installation.
Solution
globatik located a compatible soft starter within its network of certified suppliers, validated its electrical and functional compatibility with the existing system, and coordinated delivery in 7 days. This route avoided modifications to the existing electrical architecture and allowed the original control system to be kept without changes to programming or rewiring.
Result
Savings of USD 4,200 in engineering. Delivery in 7 days. 2-year warranty. The system kept operating without redesigns or additional integration costs.
Express international supply of a critical sensor from Germany
Challenge
A Baumer sensor critical to operations was nearly impossible to source in the local market. This type of sensor typically has long production cycles and low regional availability, leaving the plant exposed when the original equipment fails without warning. CEMEX faced a real risk of stopping an entire line due to the missing spare, with the operational and financial impact typical of a continuous-production plant.
Solution
globatik activated its international supply network in Germany, contacted certified suppliers, and coordinated the express shipment of the sensor. The logistics team prioritized the operation given the urgency, managing import and delivery in record time without compromising traceability or product warranty.
Result
Express delivery in 6 days. 2-year warranty. Full operational continuity, no line stoppage due to missing spare, and no need to source lower-quality alternatives.
Compatible Proface HMI on a production line in under 15 days
Challenge
The Proface HMI on the production line stopped responding. This panel is the direct interaction point between operators and the machine, so its failure took away the ability to monitor and adjust the process in real time. A new replacement from another supplier cost USD 3,400, with a 6-week lead time that would have left the line without visual supervision during that period.
Solution
globatik identified a compatible HMI within its supply network, verified its technical compatibility with Colombina's existing system, and managed the shipment. The supplied equipment replicated the original specifications, avoiding complex integrations or modifications to the control software. Delivery completed in under 15 days at a cost 20% lower than the market.
Result
Direct savings of USD 680. Delivery in under 15 days without affecting the production line. 2-year warranty. The equipment went back into operation without buying a new HMI or redesigning the control interface.
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