When the Water Breaks, You Better Have a Deep Bench
Unexpected hiccups don’t only come from debugging and equipment delays. A recent project hit a series of inopportune personal events at a critical moment, but installation finished smoothly (and on time!) due to careful planning and EDC’s deep bench. EDC was performing a major controls overhaul on an early 1980’s Prandi Coating Line for ADM, […]
Featured in Processing Magazine, EDC Discusses Upgrading to Digital Controls
In a recent issue of Processing Magazine, Bob Pusateri wrote an article entitled “Is it Time to Abandon Your Analog Controls?” Even if legacy analog controls are still running your manufacturing process, upgrading to digital can be a game changer, says Bob Pusateri, Director of Business Development at Electronic Drives and Controls. Why Should […]
Parsippany Sanitary Sewer Utility Gives a Customer’s Perspective on Preventive Maintenance Services Provided by EDC
In a recent customer interview conducted by an independent third party, Steve Vetrero, the operations supervisor at Parsippany, NJ’s 9 million-gallon-per-day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant discusses his plant’s operations and how EDC saves the municipality money and is a critical partner in keeping the facility running at peak performance. Background The Parsippany Sanitary Sewer […]
Case Study – Upgrading an Obsolete Coating Line
PROJECT SUMMARY A specialty media print company was having issues with one of their tape coating lines. The line had obsolete equipment as far as the eye could see. As problems with the line arose over the years, the issues were resolved with a quick fix rather than fixing the root cause. This triggered a […]
Spotlight: Zack Fischer
Zack Fischer has been with Electronic Drives and Controls for almost 8 years, starting with the Drives Service team in October of 2013, and then moving over to the Systems Integration team in 2016. Asked about how Zack started in Service, Chuck Dillard, vice president of EDC, said, “He took the initiative to buy his […]
3 Recent Manufacturing Intelligence Projects
Several manufacturers have reached out to us recently wanting to implement Manufacturing Intelligence in their facility. This has been called lots of different names – Industry 4.0, IIoT, cloud computing, etc. – but we don’t care much for just the next trendy topic, or implementing new tech just for the sake of it. What’s interesting […]
7 Common Problems with Slitting Machines in the Metals Industry
Having decades of experience helping clients in the metals industry, our engineering team knows the slitting line process inside-out and are experts in automation and control system technology specific to the industry. Typically, when we start with one slitting line retrofit, the success of that first project leads to retrofits of their Metals converting equipment […]
5 Controls-Based Causes of Scrap
Often, when people think about causes of scrap, they think about something like a damaged fixture, or worn-out tooling. Those examples are both mechanical issues, and can contribute to a large amount of scrap being generated in a system. Now the real question is, are there any other areas that can contribute to scrap? The […]
EDC Earns High Marks for VFD Preventive Maintenance and Service from Chief Engineer at Premier NYC Commercial Office Building
In a client interview conducted by an independent third party, Chief Engineer of 52 Broadway, Kevin Ridder spoke about the challenges of managing a New York City high-rise commercial office building and how working with EDC, an expert VFD full-service provider, has given him peace of mind. As the first line of communication when it […]
Project Profile: Adhesive Coating Line Upgrade
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Holland Manufacturing contracted with EDC to upgrade their coating line that applies the adhesive to the reinforced backing for their Reinforced Water Activated Tape. Working with Todd Holland, EDC updated the machine that was developed by his grandfather, Holland’s founder and machine designer in the 1960’s. EDC provided a state of the art drive and […]
How To: Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PLC-5 to ControlLogix Conversion
Electronic Drives and Controls, a nationwide recognized Rockwell Automation systems integrator showcases a real-life Allen-Bradley PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversion in the video below. Using this space-saving kit allows the upgrade to exist in the same footprint and with minimal rewiring. Follow along with the directions below. Equipment shown in this tutorial: Conversion base plate I/O […]
Battery Manufacturer Case Study – Siemens S210 Servo Drive
Not all systems integrators are created equal. Apart from raw talent within the organization, the industry concentration of the firms varies. Some are good at process control; some specialize in food and beverage and others are adept at creating customized assembly machines, like what may be employed to assemble a ballpoint pen. While EDC has […]
A Custom Solution for a Food Paper Manufacturer
EDC recently worked with a customer that had a desire to increase productivity, automate processes, and cut down on the cost of labor. Let’s take a look at their case study and how EDC was able to help them achieve their goals, stay on the cutting edge of technology, and take their company to the […]
We are a VFD and PLC Critical Services Provider
Dear valued clients and partners, In light of coronavirus or COVID-19, I am reaching out to reassure you that we qualify as a Critical Services Provider. As such, Electronic Drives and Controls is fully staffed with 12 Service Engineers available 24/7/365 to service your PLC and VFD needs by calling 973-428-0500. Ensuring business vitality is […]
Project Profile: Single Loop Slitter with New Tension Stand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”1647,1648,1649,1650,1651,1646,1645,1644″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Click to view gallery of larger pictures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Old Equipment: GE 90-70 PLC with Genius Module Remote IO GE DC Drives New Equipment: Siemens 1500 PLC Siemens ET-200SP Remote IO Siemens 15″+7″ Confortpanel Siemens 6RA80 DC Drive (DCM) Siemens S120 Drives system for tension stand Reasons for Upgrade Obsolete Hardware Functionality Improvements […]
Our Newly Designed Calendars
The 40th edition of our calendar has a new look! Featuring our fleet of at-the-ready service vehicles and with clearly marked weekends, this year’s calendar will be gracing your office walls with a bit more style as well as function. You can read about this popular tradition when we gave the story behind the […]
Controls upgrade boosts machine productivity 40%
In the metals industry, converting lines change the size and shape of metal alloys strips, including copper. As the product moves through machines, speed must be carefully controlled. Depending on the process, product velocity on one end of the roll of metal can vary considerably from the other end. One recent machine retrofit of machine […]
Reducing Energy Consumption Through VFDs
If reducing your energy bill wasn’t enough to have you improving efficiency… boy, has the New York City Council lit an environmentally-friendly fire under the building industry’s motivation! As part of NYC’s recently passed Climate Mobilization Act, large commercial buildings will be required to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, with expensive […]
A Drive Service Call We Planned for During The Reagan Administration
Earlier this year, we received a service request that was both unusual and came about completely by design. The call was coming from over 1,000 miles away from our New Jersey facility – in Florida. The customer had a custom drive that we had built over 30 years ago – and it was still in […]
EDC Service Spotlight: Eric Dillard
EDC Service Specialist Eric Dillard is a third generation Dillard working in the family business helping to keep his grandfather’s legacy alive and thriving 50 years after it all started! Eric loves his work with the family business as he noted, “There’s nothing better than seeing your Grandma at work!” A day at work in the life of Eric Dillard is anything but typical; it’s […]
A Custom HVAC Vibration Safety Solution for a Large Commercial Property
EDC has worked with many high-profile buildings in NYC for decades and has the necessary security clearances to access sensitive facilities. This is a case study of one client with whom we worked to create a custom solution to a potentially very dangerous problem. Problem: A prominent commercial property in NYC was periodically experiencing severe […]
Things to Consider When Selecting a Systems Integrator
Are you asking enough of the right questions when choosing a systems integrator to modify your critical systems? Simply asking whether someone is familiar with the hardware and software is not enough. Do they know my application? Is there a production schedule to assure on-time delivery? Is the software robust? Do they have complete control […]
EDC Supports Local Charities Through Golf Tournament
Electronic Drives and Controls is a sponsor of the first annual golf tournament held by American Legion Post 86 in Newton, NJ. The company is sponsoring hole competitions for most accurate drive, closest to the pin, and longest drive in the tournament. On Friday, May 10, 2019, the tournament will be held at the […]
Seeking Experts in Control Techniques, Emerson, or Nidec Drives/Motors?
EDC believes in investing in continuing professional development; keeping employees educated with the latest VFD and automation technology advances of the more than 40 brands we service and are factory trained and/or authorized on is a top priority. We appreciate the dedication and commitment our employees show in upholding our high standards. Our EDC service […]
Control System Upgrade Cuts Waste, Saves Chip Maker Money
In this blog post we are sharing how a manufacturer of premium potato chips resolved an unacceptable amount of food waste in the manufacturing process. A premium potato chip manufacturing company had grown substantially since the company opened nearly 3 decades ago. As the company grew its product line and volume, its founding passion for […]
An Annealing Upgrade Cuts Waste and Improves Quality for Wire Manufacturer
A high-end wire and cable manufacturer in Connecticut had several older Syncro wire drawing lines with continuous-resistance annealing. Some of the lines had a fixed voltage process consisting of a contactor, transformer, and manually-set voltage taps while others had variable voltage supplies. With fixed voltage, the annealing process cannot begin until the line is at […]
EDC Repairs “Unfixable” Elevator VFD, Saving Customer 90%
For facility managers, an elevator being down is always an annoying issue to deal with. But when that elevator is one of just two in a major pharmaceutical headquarters’ 6-story parking garage serving multiple office buildings, the inconvenience for facility occupants’ commute exasperates the annoyance exponentially. This is exactly the situation Ken Prokop, facility […]
Popularity Soars for Annual EDC Wall Calendar, 38th Edition Coming Soon
Dane Radford, son of an EDC employee, was recently at the bus transfer station in Secaucus, NJ, and on the wall in the back of the ticket office was a 2018 EDC wall calendar. “I asked the ticket agent where the calendar came from, because EDC doesn’t work with New Jersey Transit at this location,” […]
EDC Welcomes Tom Frangieh and Anthony Fasolo
Our team is growing! We would like to introduce a couple of new faces you will be seeing on the Systems Team at Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC). “We are very excited to have Tom Frangieh and Anthony Fasolo join the EDC team, both bring unique talents and skillsets which will help our team meet […]
Spare Equipment Needs Maintenance Too
Failure to maintain spare equipment can cost you money and downtime, as well as being a safety issue. Blog post by Scott Sullivan, electrical engineer at Electronic Drives and Controls who specializes in on-site field service of AC drives. Nobody likes downtime. In industry, you lose money every minute that product isn’t going through a […]