Control Panels

8 Common Questions When Outsourcing Custom Control Panels

Buying new custom control panels can seem like a daunting task. Having expert understanding of Electrical Engineering and being technically proficient in various systems isn’t for everyone. As a business manager or operator, it can be difficult to know what components to buy, what software can work together without problems, and just how all the…

Industries

Practical Applications for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

The internet is great. It holds the answer to almost every question ever asked, and offers opportunities never before seen. The internet has become a tool as much as a hammer and screwdriver, and industries are using the internet to open possibilities for better efficiency, more information gathering, and better data management. Industrial manufacturing companies…

Control Panels

How Cloud-Based Controls & Monitoring Provide Real Time Data

Cloud-based controls and monitoring are the next evolution for industrial business solutions. These examples of world-class solutions are just the tip of the iceberg of what Automation Electric and Controls can support to ensure your business runs at optimum performance.

Control Panels

How To Choose Wiring and Cable for Industrial Electric Projects

Do you have a new project on the drawing board, but aren’t sure what codes it should comply with?  Are you certain what wiring and cabling it needs?  There are a lot of small details that need to be determined before you request your first quote.  When discussing wiring and cabling for an industrial project,…

Control Towers

Industrial Applications for Custom Pop-up Control Towers

In today’s economy your business needs to be flexible and operate with speed.  Add to that the option to keep tight security on mobile operations, and you have a trifecta worthy of discussion.  Pop-up control towers offer all three criteria, which makes them a perfect fit for your business.  The best part is that each…

Soft Starts | VFD

Choosing The Right Electric Motor for Your Project

There are literally hundreds of electric motor types, specs, purposes and combinations.  From small applications in smart phones, to large industrial facilities, electric motors have many different types and uses.  It’s an easy decision to include new electrical motors, or upgrade to better performing motors, but how do you choose the right motor for your application?

Control Panels

Industrial Applications for Automated Control Systems

Automation is one subject that continues to grow with technology improvements and the need for greater time management.  We are asked if an Automated Control System should be added in certain situations, and generally adding industrial automated control systems can have tremendous rewards.  If you aren’t certain if your facility needs more controls in place,…

Control Panels

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…