Discover the latest in industrial automation, electrical controls, and power solutions with the Lakeland Engineering blog. Whether you’re troubleshooting complex systems, exploring new technologies, or optimizing your operations, our blog delivers expert insights tailored to your needs.
From product spotlights and application tips to updates on industry-leading brands like Fluke, Yaskawa, ABB, Eaton, and PULS, each article is designed to help you make informed decisions and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
The Small Component with a Big Impact When manufacturers think about critical equipment failures, they often focus on motors, drives, PLCs, or power systems. But one of the most important, and frequently overlooked components in an automated system is the encoder. Encoders are responsible for providing the speed, position, and
When a drive goes down, every hour of downtime costs money. That is why having the right drive on the shelf, not on order, makes all the difference. Lakeland Engineering has significantly expanded its ABB ACS580 inventory, and we now stock a broad range of units across both 240V and 480V voltage
Most facility managers know how much they spend on electricity each month. But do they know exactly where that energy is being used? For many industrial and commercial facilities, the answer is no. While utility meters provide an overall picture of energy consumption, they often fail to reveal how individual
We’re excited to welcome Ali Holmes to the Lakeland Engineering team as our new Director of Strategic Operations, based in our Omaha office. In her role, Ali focuses on improving efficiency across the organization while supporting our sales team, helping them stay focused on what they do best: building customer
Industrial electrical enclosures do far more than simply house components. The right enclosure design can improve equipment reliability, simplify maintenance, extend system lifespan, and protect valuable electrical assets from harsh operating conditions. When properly engineered, custom enclosures help facilities reduce downtime, improve safety, and create a more efficient working environment.
The VFD market is competitive. Siemens, Danfoss, Yaskawa, and Allen-Bradley all make capable drives, and experienced engineers know it. So, when the question comes up with why ABB, the answer needs to be more than brand preference. Here is a breakdown of what genuinely differentiates ABB drives, particularly the ACS580 and the
In today’s construction and industrial environments, project leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver faster timelines, tighter budgets, and zero-margin-for-error performance. Whether you’re overseeing commissioning, maintenance, or troubleshooting on energized systems, one question continues to surface: Does it make more sense to rent or buy high-voltage test equipment? The wrong
A failing DIN rail power supply rarely gives much warning. By the time something goes wrong on the line, the damage is already done. Knowing what to look for early can save you an unplanned shutdown and a lot of troubleshooting time. Here are five signs it is time to
Industrial facilities depend on motors. Pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, mixers, and material handling systems all rely on motor-driven equipment to keep production moving. That makes the variable frequency drive, or VFD, a design-phase decision with long-term impact. For OEM machine builders, electrical contractors, control panel shops, and plant engineering
Hard-to-find parts are a real problem in industrial maintenance. A discontinued relay can hold up a panel rebuild. A legacy power supply is out of stock. A meter installed years ago no longer appears in any catalog. The machine sits idle while someone tries to track down a replacement.