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"Obsolete Doesn't Mean Unavailable"-SWAN Solves Critical Industrial Spare Parts Shortages

"Obsolete Doesn't Mean Unavailable"-SWAN Solves Critical Industrial Spare Parts Shortages

June 11, 2025

Introduction


In the world of industrial automation, even a single discontinued component can bring production lines to a standstill. Recently, SWAN demonstrated its expertise in global sourcing by successfully delivering nine rare and obsolete spare parts—including the ABB PNI800A, B&R 8BCM0002.1034C-01, and Allen-Bradley 2711-K6C5 HMI—to a multinational manufacturing client. With an average lead time 70% shorter than industry standards, this achievement underscores our ability to overcome even the toughest supply chain challenges.

 

The Challenge: Why Were These Parts So Hard to Find?


Discontinued & Obsolete Models

Parts like the ABB PDP800A and B&R 5AP5120.1505-000 are no longer in production, with limited remaining stock worldwide.

Many suppliers list these items as "out of stock" or "unavailable," leaving manufacturers struggling to maintain legacy systems.

 

Strict Compatibility Requirements

Some components (e.g., BR 8BCR0002.1121A-01) require exact firmware versions or proprietary interfaces, making generic replacements impossible.

Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions

Global chip shortages and logistics delays have exacerbated the scarcity of industrial spare parts, particularly for older equipment.

 

Our Solution: How We Made the Impossible Possible

Smart Inventory Matching – Our proprietary database tracks real-time availability of rare parts, reducing search time from weeks to hours.

Rigorous Quality Assurance – Each component (e.g., BR 80VD100PD.C022-01 power module) undergoes full testing and certification before shipment.

Alternative Solutions – Where exact matches were unavailable, we provided cross-compatible options or retrofitting recommendations.

 

Client Impact: From Crisis to Continuity

Minimized Downtime – Saved the client an estimated [36 hours of production downtime, equivalent to $500,000 in losses].

Extended Equipment Lifespan – Enabled continued operation of legacy systems without costly upgrades.

 

A Call to Action for Industry Leaders


Don’t let obsolete parts disrupt your operations. SWAN specializes in sourcing:

  1. Rockwell-AB ¦ ABB ¦ Triconex ¦ Siemens ¦ ICS Triplex¦ Yaskawa¦ Schneider ¦ Mitsubishi ¦ Honeywell ¦ GE Fanuc ¦ Sick ¦ Bently Nevada¦Beckhoff ¦ P+F ¦ Foxboro ¦ B&R ¦Bachmann, and other hard-to-find industrial components
  2. End-of-life (EOL) and long-lead-time spare parts
  3. Custom solutions for legacy system maintenance

Contact our team today for a free spare parts availability assessment:

Email: [lizzie@swanautomation.com]

Website: [www.abplccenter.com]

Phone: [+8615327455845]

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