Allen-Bradley® On-Machine™ Solutions

Simplify machine design. Build faster. Reduce cabinet complexity.

On-Machineâ„¢ solutions from Rockwell Automation help move controls and hardware out of large electrical cabinets and closer to the machine, enabling more modular, flexible, and efficient equipment designs.

Allen-Bradley On-Machine solutions mounted on industrial equipment

 Why choose On-Machine solutions?

Simplify design

Drive cost savings and improve operational efficiency with streamlined equipment designs and fewer cabinet-mounted components.

Build and install faster

Optimize installation with systems that require fewer connections, less wiring, and faster startup.

Enhance flexibility

Create modular, decentralized systems that can scale and adapt to different machine requirements.

Prioritize sustainability

Reduce equipment footprint, thermal requirements, and energy use with more efficient machine architectures.

Less complexity. More productivity.

Designing machines for today’s smart manufacturing environments can quickly become complex. On-Machine™ solutions help simplify machine design by moving components outside of traditional cabinets and mounting them directly where they are needed.

This approach can reduce machine wiring, shorten installation time, improve modularity, and make equipment easier to scale, service, and support.

 Featured On-Machine portfolio

Allen-Bradley Armor PowerFlex Drives

Drives

Armor™ PowerFlex® Drives

Smart, safe, secure, and simple On-Machine drives designed for a variety of application needs.

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Allen-Bradley ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives

Motion Control

ArmorKinetix® Distributed Servo Drives

A modular, expandable solution for motion control applications and faster machine deployment.

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Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O Blocks

I/O

ArmorBlock 5000® I/O Blocks

IO-Link enabled blocks designed to simplify smart equipment development and improve productivity.

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Technology that fuels your innovation

Whether you are an OEM building smarter machines or an end user improving operations, On-Machine solutions can help reduce complexity, improve deployment speed, and support more flexible machine designs.

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Why should an OEM choose our On-Machine Solutions?

Choose an Armor PowerFlex drive On-Machine solution to help maximize machine utilization with real-time data available to the enterprise.

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Why should an end user choose On-Machine?

Armor PowerFlex drive On-Machine solutions move controls and hardware out of the cabinet, which saves floor space and minimizes time to deploy.

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ArmorKinetix OEM infographic

Learn how ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives can help OEMs improve their machine designs.

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ArmorKinetix end user infographic

Learn how ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives can help end users improve their operations.

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Up to 90%

reduction in machine cabling and terminations

30%

average reduction in installation costs

Faster

design, installation, startup, and machine scaling

Simplify

processes across the machine lifecycle

Profitably

adapt to the latest manufacturing demands

Efficiency

enable teams to act faster and maximize efficiency

On-Machine product families


ArmorPOINT® I/O Modules

Flexible I/O modules for a wide range of input and output applications.


ArmorPowerâ„¢ Power Supplies

Compact, reliable power supplies designed for demanding machine environments.


ArmorStart® Controllers

Distributed motor controllers for streamlined machine control.


Connection Devices

Cordsets, network media, power media, terminal blocks, and safety connections.


ControlLogix® Controllers

High-performance control platforms for consistent automation architectures.


Push Buttons and Signaling

Operator devices that help improve visibility, uptime, and machine response.


Safety Solutions

Safety controllers, I/O, drives, motion control, motor control, and safety devices.


Sensors and Switches

Proximity, photoelectric, limit, safety, RFID, and operator safety devices.

Need help with your On-Machine strategy?

Connect with the Gerrie Rockwell Automation team for product selection, machine architecture guidance, and support for your next automation project.

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