Control Panels

What Is a UL 508A Panel Shop and Why It Matters for Your Project

BySvend Svendsen

Should the panel be UL listed? Does the buyer require a UL 508A label? What does the inspector want to see when the panel arrives at the job site? These are reasonable questions, and the answers come down to one thing. The shop that built the panel needs to be a UL 508A panel shop,…

Control Panels

Why UL 508A Compliance Is Important for Industrial Control Panels

BySvend Svendsen

If you’ve ever needed a custom industrial control panel built, you’ve no doubt been asked about certifications.  Should it be certified?  Doesn’t a certified shop mean it is automatically certified at time of purchase?  Simple questions, but the answers have dramatic effect on cost, timing, and potentially safety.  What is Underwriter’s Laboratories? One of the…