ParttoGo Launches Legacy Parts Rescue to Assist Manufacturers in Locating Discontinued Automation Components

ParttoGo's Innovative Legacy Parts Rescue Initiative

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, downtime can be a significant drain on resources and efficiency. Understanding the critical nature of maintaining operations, ParttoGo has recently launched a new initiative known as Legacy Parts Rescue. This innovative sourcing program is designed to help manufacturers find discontinued automation parts, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), legacy drives, and other crucial components.

The initiative responds to the alarming statistics published by Siemens that indicate unplanned downtime costs the worldwide top 500 companies roughly $1.4 trillion annually, which amounts to 11% of their total revenue. This underscores the importance of identifying alternatives for obsolete parts quickly to avoid costly interruptions in production.

Addressing the Challenge

When manufacturing equipment becomes outdated, sourcing replacement components can be a daunting challenge. For instance, if an older packaging line experiences a blackout in its HMI screen and cannot be restarted, the maintenance team is left scrambling. The conventional procurement pipeline may not carry the necessary model anymore, and upgrading to a newer version can require additional checks, modifications, and potentially lengthy downtimes. This situation poses a crucial question: can the original model still be sourced?

Entering the fray, ParttoGo offers a structured method to tackle these sourcing dilemmas. By encouraging buyers to submit the full model number along with detailed photographs of the labels, they can initiate a comprehensive search. ParttoGo can then assist buyers in checking available quantities, conditions, pricing, and expected delivery timelines for the same model — along with options for refurbished or used units.

Four Key Questions Answered

ParttoGo’s approach is centered around answering four essential questions:
1. Is the model available?
2. What is its condition?
3. What is the price?
4. When can it be delivered?

If locating the original model proves unfeasible, ParttoGo seamlessly pivots the conversation towards alternatives, ensuring that detailed discussions on installation and technical requirements are also considered.

Empowering Decision-Making

According to Jeremy Yuan, the Marketing Lead at ParttoGo, “Clients need more than just a simple notification that the model has been discontinued. They require concrete information on availability, the state of the product, and expected delivery times. Our objective is to provide these insights so they can make informed decisions between repairing existing systems or adapting to new solutions.”

The Legacy Parts Rescue program streamlines the sourcing process for challenging components, minimizing the repetitive outreach buyers often face when contacting multiple suppliers.

Buyers are encouraged to submit individual part requests as well as bill-of-materials inquiries across various brands to access ParttoGo’s expansive catalog of industrial automation parts. This centralized approach not only saves time but also empowers manufacturers to sustain ongoing operations effectively.

Conclusion

ParttoGo is not just about selling parts; it's about creating solutions for manufacturers facing the challenges of operational continuity. Through initiatives like Legacy Parts Rescue, they are effectively helping countless factories to remain competitive in today's technology-driven marketplace by ensuring the continued availability of essential components. As the manufacturing landscape evolves, partnerships with firms like ParttoGo promise to be invaluable in navigating the complexities of industrial automation and components sourcing.

For further inquiries, media representatives can contact Jeremy Yuan, MKT Lead at ParttoGo, directly. The support provided by ParttoGo plays a crucial role in easing the burden on maintenance and purchasing teams, fortifying the resilience of manufacturing operations in a rapidly changing environment.