Control Concepts is a certified UL 508A panel shop providing custom industrial control panels for automation and manufacturing applications.
We design, fabricate, install, test, and program control panels based on the requirements of your equipment and application.
- Design
- Fabrication
- Installation
- Testing
- Programming
We also provide a full manufacturer's warranty on Control Concepts-installed panels.
Custom Control Panel Services
Our team works with customers from initial system requirements through installation and startup.
- Analyze manufacturing and automation requirements
- Recommend control solutions based on the application
- Establish equipment electrical ratings
- Develop panel designs and electrical drawings
- Build custom panels according to the approved design
- Perform quality-control testing and verification
- Provide professional installation and field support
Three-Step Panel Installation
Control Concepts provides professional installation to help ensure the panel is properly integrated with your equipment and application.
- Electrical installation
- Onsite testing
- Field modifications when needed
Why UL 508A Matters
UL 508A is the recognized standard for industrial control panels in the United States. Maintaining our UL 508A certification demonstrates that our panel-building processes meet applicable UL requirements for industrial control panels.
For our customers, that means panels are built using documented procedures, appropriate components, and established safety requirements.
- Our UL certification provides documented evidence that qualifying panels are built in accordance with UL 508A requirements.
- Our panel-building practices are subject to UL oversight and periodic inspections.
- UL 508A certification helps support inspection, installation, and compliance requirements for industrial control panels.
The UL Mark is widely recognized as an indication that a product or system has been evaluated against applicable safety requirements.
What Is an Industrial Control Panel?
An industrial control panel is an assembly of control and power components mounted within or on an enclosure or subpanel. It typically includes associated wiring, terminals, protective devices, and control components used to operate industrial machinery or processes.
A control panel may contain power circuit components, control circuit components, or a combination of both.
Power Circuit Components
- Motor controllers
- Overload relays
- Fused disconnect switches
- Circuit breakers
Control Circuit Components
- Pushbuttons
- Pilot lights
- Selector switches
- Timers
- Control relays
The control panel itself does not include:
- Controlled machinery or equipment
- Loads connected to power circuits
- Equipment mounted remotely from the panel
The Control Concepts Panel-Building Process
Control Concepts designs, fabricates, installs, tests, and programs custom control panels based on the needs and specifications of each application.
Design
The design process begins with understanding the equipment, application, installation environment, and control requirements.
- The type of control panel required
- Available installation space
- Site and environmental conditions
- Electrical and control requirements
We develop schematics, functional diagrams, and sequences of operation with attention to I/O identification and consistency with the PLC program.
Components are arranged to help separate higher-noise devices such as VFDs, servo amplifiers, power relays, and contactors from lower-level control and analog signal components.
Wire sizing and component selection are coordinated with the requirements of the equipment. We also work with customers to select appropriate control methods, from conventional relay logic to PLC-based controls and human-machine interfaces.
Fabrication
Our fabrication process emphasizes consistency, reliability, and serviceability.
- Spring-cage terminals where appropriate
- Wiring harnesses designed to reduce wiring errors
- Automated wire stripping and marking for consistency
- Device-level wiring systems where appropriate for the application
Installation
During installation, wiring is neatly bundled or routed through appropriate gutters and supports, with smooth-radius bends and clear organization.
Terminals, wires, and components are labeled clearly and durably to support troubleshooting and future maintenance.
Testing & Programming
Before completion, our technicians test the control panel for proper operation and support programming and configuration as required by the application.
