What the thread found

• The SKF FMG-6 motor production was discontinued in 1999 and replacement parts are no longer available
• A US-based service provider offers minor repairs on FMG-6 motors but cannot source unavailable parts
• Heden motors can suffer repeated failures, with one user experiencing four iris motor breakdowns within two years
• Response time and communication quality from Heden Engineering was reported as slow, taking up to a week for component availability and multiple attempts to reach support
• Alternative motor suppliers were reported to offer faster response and resolution times for urgent equipment needs

Depends on

• The discussion is from 2006 and current repair availability may have changed
• The complaint about Heden's communication may reflect a specific incident and not current service standards
• Only anecdotal evidence presented about motor reliability
• The FMG-6 parts scarcity is from that time period and situation may differ now

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