The Fabrication Department at Cates needed to improve the company’s UL 508A control panel manufacturing efficiency, address inventory tracking issues, conquer scheduling challenges, and increase manufacturing throughput. After defining the project’s requirements, they turned to the Cates system integration engineering team to design and implement …
Does quality really matter for custom industrial control panels? They’re just control panels. It’s a good practice to buy the ones with the lowest price, right? In short, no. Industrial control panels are often treated as an afterthought on automation projects; however, they play a …
Do you know the purpose of the UL 508A standard for industrial control panels and the key topics it covers? This post explains the intent of UL 508A and summarizes the major sections of the standard. Additional topics covered in this post include: The UL …
Regarding industrial automation projects, control panels play a vital role in ensuring the overall success of your system. Industrial control panels act as nerve centers that control and monitor machinery, equipment, and processes. Planning for and specifying control panels early in your project can provide …
As an industrial control panel manufacturer certified to apply the UL Listing Mark, Cates Control Systems applies the UL 508A standard to every electrical control panel we design and build. With over 40 years of experience in panel fabrication, we have seen a lot of …
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