Operator Consoles

Preventing Accidents with Emergency Stop Buttons

Most industrial machines have an emergency stop button. They have various shapes and sizes, but they function the same. They stop the machine from operating in case of an emergency. These safety devices have can be added with custom motor controls, industrial motor controls, and tied into electrical automation. Their use is universal and is…

Control Panels

What Are Industrial Motor Controls?

If you have seen inside a factory or a manufacturing facility, you may have wondered what equipment was running. Could it have been electric motors? What about a complete conveyor system? There are many options that can be running simultaneously, but they all share common background controls. If you’ve never peeked behind the curtain of…

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…

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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.

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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…

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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,…

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Benefits of Automated Control Systems

Time is money in business, and most don’t realize the opportunities that can present themselves when you have more time available during the day.  If you haven’t considered adding an automated control system to your business, perhaps the next year is a prime opportunity.  Automated control systems can offer many benefits to your business, even…