Food and beverage plants run fast, repetitive lines where a single failed sensor or valve can stop a filler, a conveyor or a whole packaging line. Many lines use dozens of identical components, and many machines outlive the controls they were built with. That makes two things valuable: the right part in stock today, and more than one of it. Planned sanitation and maintenance windows are short, so the part has to be correct the first time. We carry a deep bench of the automation and electrical parts these lines depend on.
What food and beverage teams buy from us
Sensors
Proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors and light curtains, limit switches, temperature sensors and vision and barcode hardware, from makers such as Banner, Keyence, SICK and ifm.
Pneumatics
Solenoid and pneumatic valves, air cylinders, filters, regulators and lubricators, vacuum generators and cups and valve coils.
Motion and motor control
AC drives, servo drives and servo motors for conveyors, fillers and packaging machines, plus contactors, overloads and gearboxes.
Controls
PLC processors, I/O modules, HMIs, temperature controllers and pushbuttons and E-stops.
Washdown and hygiene areas
Parts for washdown zones need the right ingress protection and materials. Some sensors, motors and enclosures we stock are washdown or high-IP rated, and the rating is visible on the label in the photos. Confirm the rating matches your sanitation requirements before installing.
Safety first: machine and panel work should be done only by qualified personnel following lockout/tagout for electrical, pneumatic and mechanical energy.
Line changes and upgrades
New products, new packaging formats and line upgrades leave behind good sensors, valves, drives and controls. Rather than let them gather dust in the storeroom, sell them to us for an offer within 24 hours on business days. And when a new line needs parts faster than the factory can ship them, send the bill of materials for a single written quote.
Same-part multiples
Running several identical lines? Ask for a volume quote. Buying matched spares at once means the next failure is a swap, not a search. For parts that are no longer made, see how to source obsolete automation parts.
How KIV Industrial Parts helps
In stock, photographed
Parts on our shelves in Princeton, TX, each photographed so you see the actual unit, label and condition before you buy.
Sourcing & ISO lists
Send a part number or a whole list and get an official written quote in under 24 hours on business days, from our stock and a network of 5M+ parts. How it works.
Surplus & cleanouts
We buy surplus electrical, automation and MRO inventory and handle plant and facility cleanouts nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you stock washdown-rated parts?
Some sensors, motors and enclosures we stock are washdown or high-IP rated. The rating is on the label in the photos; confirm it matches your sanitation requirements.
Can you supply several identical parts for a line?
Yes. Same-part multiples are common in our stock, and we can source more. Ask for a volume quote.
Do you buy surplus from food plants?
Yes. We buy surplus automation, electrical and MRO parts and handle plant cleanouts nationwide.
