Repairing Indramat Legacy Motors: A Wise Choice

For nearly four decades, Indramat stood as a pillar of excellence in the motion control industry until it was incorporated into Bosch Rexroth and ceased to exist as a separate entity. Indramat’s range of products included everything necessary for complete motion control systems, such as controls, servo drives, power supplies, and motors.

With the cessation of Indramat as a company, the production of new Indramat parts and products has also stopped. Despite this, Indramat systems are still operational across the globe and often need maintenance and repairs. It is noteworthy that during its operational years, Indramat maintained a strict policy of not outsourcing its production.

Why It's Preferable to Repair Instead of Replace

Repairing an existing Indramat legacy motor generally proves to be more advantageous than replacing it. Here are some reasons why motor repair is often the better choice:

- The most recent production of Indramat products was about two decades ago, making the availability of a new, original Indramat motor highly unlikely today.

- Securing an exact replacement for an older motor that matches the existing motion control system can be difficult.

- The dependability of a replacement legacy motor cannot always be assured, which may lead to unforeseen complications.

- Support for installing replacement motors is often not available.

- Opting to repair the original motor in a factory setting is usually more reliable, cost-effective, and quicker than finding a substitute.

FAQs

Q: How are Indramat legacy motors repaired?

A: Since Indramat no longer exists, returning a legacy motor to the original manufacturer for repairs is not an option. However, many third-party service providers specialize in repairing these motors.

Q: Is it possible to repair Indramat motors on-site?

A: Indramat motors are generally not suitable for on-site repairs as they often require specialized expertise. However, minor issues like replacing a defective cable can still be handled within your own facilities by your technical team.