Custom control systems for any type of industry need to be developed to be efficient, user-friendly, and intuitive to operate. The choice of the specific design and configuration of an industrial control panel also has to meet all industry standards and be fully compliant with UL and NEC standards and practices. Not all manufacturers, particularly those located outside of the United States, offer full compliance with these standards.
There are US-based companies that custom design industrial control panel options to meet the specific requirements of a given system. This provides the greatest flexibility for the control panel, including ensuring full compliance with the various standards for the industry or as directed by the customer.
Customized Options
The choice of a customized industrial control panel over a mass produced type of control system is important for several reasons. A customized panel can be streamlined to include only the features needed by the specific application and eliminating any unnecessary components or features.
The complexity of the system and the types of control methodologies used should be carefully considered when choosing a panel design. Each component of the system is selected for operational efficiency, integration with the system as well as for safety. From smaller panels used for specific equipment controls to full control room panels for an entire operation, these control panels need to easy to use for staff and provide the information needed for system management and monitoring.
The cost of a custom designed control panel is more than a standard panel, but the benefits of being able to make the panel more efficient and safer outweigh this small cost difference. The custom panels can include features such as remote control or monitoring, which is essential in mission-critical types of applications.
The customized control panel is thoroughly tested and approved before leaving the manufacturer. The panel arrives ready to install and test, and the best companies provide on-site support for this process.
