7 Reasons Why Custom Motor Controls Are the Best Option for Your Project

When you have a new project in the works, an off-the-shelf Motor Control may seem like a quicker and less expensive solution.  A fully customized control panel may also seem out of budget, and it will take too long to create and program for the project requirements.  That may or may not be the case depending on the project.  If you are considering a custom Motor Control, these 7 reasons may help make the case for a custom unit as the best option for your project:

1. Your project has a tight deadline

Most projects have strict deadlines and milestones to be met, and a custom control option may not take as long as you think.  Depending on the complexity of your new project, a fully customized prototype Motor Control can be built and programmed in weeks.  If your project is similar to another we have built, we may have components and similar designs available to further reduce the lead-time of your custom Motor Control.

2. Fully custom Motor Controls can save you money

Off-the-shelf units may have extra components and features already included that may not pertain to your specific project.  In essence, you’re paying for extras you don’t need and shouldn’t have to pay for.  A fully customized Motor Control will just include the features and components needed for your project.  You only pay for what you need, and the savings can be used elsewhere in the project.

3. Pre-programming saves time

Your new custom Motor Control will come programmed specific to the tasks needed for your project.  It won’t require complicated set-up, which will make the project start-up go smoother and easier.

4. Custom Motor Controls can be any size and shape

Your project may contain limits on size, or have an odd shape.  For off-the-shelf items, that may be a problem.  Fully customized Motor Controls can take on any shape or be sized to fit your exact dimensions.  You may need a rectangle, a circular shape, holes for mounting, or tabs to integrate with other components.  There is no limit, and we can also provide you with design files to ensure what you have in mind will work together before the physical construction begins.

5. You choose the exact performance needed

Your custom project needs a custom solution with the performance to meet the customer’s expectations.  We can help select the best motors and controllers for your application and save the time and money searching for something that may be good enough.  We have the expertise to select the perfect components for your exact performance requirements.

6. Custom Motor Controls can save you energy

Most projects focus on saving money on the front-end of the project, but another selling feature should be saving money over the life of the project.  Custom Motor Controls will only perform as designed, and just use the energy needed to complete the programming.  Many off-the-shelf controllers have unneeded components and features that can still use energy even if they aren’t being utilized in the design performance.  They add upfront cost, and then waste energy over the life of the project. 

7. Extras are easy to incorporate

Custom projects can add more motors and accessories easier than off-the-shelf units.  Standard units have components built into the package, and add more or less items may not be feasible.  Starting with a custom Motor Control means that you can specify what is needed before the project is built and tested, then adjust as needed.  You can also specify what spare parts are needed too, such as extra boards, cables, shaft couplers, etc.

Why Automation Electric & Controls

Automation Electric & Controls can help design and build your next custom Motor Control to ensure you only receive what your new project specifies.  Budget and time don’t have to be the limiting factors to obtain optimum results.  AEC is a licensed ETL 508A panel building shop, and we specialize in control systems to assist businesses to run at their best.  Our work is defined by the quality products we produce.  We offer consulting services, are locally owned in the Pacific Northwest, and stock a large inventory of products to keep your business running.  When you’re ready for a new custom designed control system, a custom mobile trailer and container, or simply need support and consultation of a future concept, give us a call at (866) 452-6947 or email us at sales@automationelectric.com.