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Gas Turbine Controls: A List of FAQs

Photo for article on gas turbine controls. Sheep graze in front of a locomotive as it passes in front of a power station.
Gas turbines (and gas turbine controls) are used for everything from power stations to locomotives.

What do you know about gas turbine controls?

Here at AX Control, we focus a lot on gas turbine control systems. GE Speedtronic components make up a good bit of our inventory. Starting in the 1960s, Speedtronic components have set the standard for industrial turbine control. So we’ve learned a lot about gas turbine controls in our day-to-day operations as we’ve bought, sold, cleaned, and repaired these boards.

Here are some of the most common questions we hear.

What is meant by “turbine control” or a “turbine control system”?

The term “turbine control system” refers to anything designed to safely manage turbines in a reliable and safe manner. Control can occur through mechanical systems, electrical systems, or programmable controller systems.

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Reconditioned Industrial Robots: What to Know

Close-up of an industrial robot working on an assembly line.
Even secondhand, industrial robots represent a big investment. Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash.

Buying reconditioned industrial robots is becoming increasingly more common.  These can be sourced through various merchants, or through larger sites like eBay or Amazon.  

But even secondhand, industrial robotics represents a significant investment.  And if sourced incorrectly, you may lack protective warranties if something goes wrong. 

So how do you buy industrial robotics secondhand safely?  We have a few tips. 

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