Tuff Controls / May 28, 2020 by Mitch DeHaan

3 Unique Ways Tuff Automation Provides Better Controls Services

When understanding all attributes of a material handling system, the controls engineering portion can be daunting to many. Even to those who have worked with or designed systems before. In its early years as a company, Tuff Automation recognized this as a way to better serve our customers as an equipment manufacturer. It was at that point that we created our own Controls Engineering department.

Tuff does build lines / March 3, 2017 by Marie Orttenburger

Tuff Automation has made build lines for a few different companies, and we have experience in every part of the process. We specialize in outfitting build lines with custom controls, programming, and pneumatics.

Tuff Automation does robots / November 7, 2016 by Marie Orttenburger

Robots make complex and delicate processes more efficient and precise. They are widely becoming more popular in material handling processes. Still, many hesitate to incorporate them into their processes because of the investment they require upfront. We’re here to tell you that the investment pays off in safety and efficiency. Tuff Automation integrates robots. We design end-of-arm tooling, program robots and PLCs, wire and install. Does your project call for vision? We do that too. From drawing board to production floor, we'll see your project through.

Tuff has diverse industrial networking experience / August 12, 2015 by Marie Orttenburger

Industrial networks are a necessary component of any automated material handling system. They are set up to use standard network protocols in rugged, industrial environments that require equipment to withstand vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity, and scalability. They require customization based on the environment and application of the machinery they control. Tuff Automation has experience working with and implementing a variety of industrial network protocols. Our deep familiarity with such an array of networks further ensures our ability to customize a system that meets your exact needs

Quality assurance with photo evidence / July 14, 2015 by Marie Orttenburger

The benefits of quality assurance don't stop at establishing a good relationships with your customers. Doing everything you can to make sure your product is flawless can also save you thousands of dollars in damages. If a product fails and you have no way to prove the cause of the failure happened after the product was out of your hands, then you’re setting yourself up to pay hefty, undue legal fees.