
- Product Spotlight
From Sensors to Drives: Critical Components That Keep Production Moving
- By Emily Hagel
In today’s fast-paced industrial world, production lines are only as strong as their weakest component. While big machines often get the spotlight, it’s the small, often-overlooked parts that can make or break an operation. A failed sensor, relay, or drive may seem minor in cost, but the downtime it creates can quickly escalate into missed deadlines and lost revenue.
At Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company, we understand that reliability isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s why we stock and support the critical components that keep production lines moving, with warehouses conveniently located in Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Omaha.
The Small but Vital Parts That Make a Big Impact
Sensors
Sensors are the eyes and ears of modern automation. Whether detecting product on a conveyor, monitoring liquid levels, or ensuring safety conditions, reliable sensors prevent costly errors. A failed sensor can halt an entire process — but with trusted brands like Pepperl+Fuchs and Turck, Lakeland ensures you have dependable detection solutions.

Relays
Though small in size, relays play a big role in controlling circuits and protecting equipment. A faulty relay can disrupt critical functions across a line. Lakeland provides reliable relays from leading manufacturers, giving your operation dependable switching and control.

Connectors
Connectors keep everything linked together — delivering power, data, and signals across machines and systems. A loose or failed connector can stop production just as quickly as a major equipment breakdown. With high-quality industrial connectivity products, Lakeland helps facilities maintain strong, consistent connections.

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Drives control the motors that power production. Whether running conveyors, pumps, or fans, VFDs like those from Yaskawa, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and Lenze improve efficiency while protecting motors from stress. A drive failure can bring operations to a standstill, making fast access to replacements critical.

Keep Your Line Moving with Lakeland
When one part can stop a line, waiting days or weeks for replacements isn’t an option. That’s why Lakeland maintains stocked warehouses in Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Omaha. Local availability means shorter lead times, faster delivery, and less downtime for your facility.
Lakeland Engineering is more than just a distributor. Our team works directly with engineers, maintenance crews, and operators to recommend the right solutions, ensure compatibility, and keep your operations running without interruption.
From sensors and relays to connectors and drives, the smallest parts often play the biggest role in production. With Lakeland Engineering’s local warehouses and decades of expertise, you’ll have the right components on hand — before downtime becomes a costly problem.
Contact Lakeland today to learn how we can keep your critical components stocked and your production running.
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