A programmable logic controller (PLC) is an industrial controller that has been modified for the control of various manufacturing processes. These include any industrial activity for which high easy programming, high reliability, and fault diagnosis would be an advantage. Used extensively across several industries such as food processing, forest products, power plants, and more, PLCs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
