What is included in a control panel design and build service?

A control panel design and build service includes electrical design, panel layout, component selection, manufacture, testing, documentation, and support through commissioning and handover.

Why is standards-based control panel design important?

Standards-based design improves safety, reliability, and maintainability. It ensures control panels are compliant, easier to fault find, and simpler to modify or upgrade over their operational life.

Do you refurbish and upgrade existing control panels?

Yes. We regularly refurbish existing control panels, replacing obsolete components, improving layout and documentation, and upgrading panels to meet current standards.

What is the difference between an MCC and a machine control panel?

An MCC focuses on centralised motor control and protection, while a machine control panel is typically dedicated to a specific machine, integrating PLCs, drives, and safety systems.

How does good control panel design reduce downtime?

Clear layout, structured wiring, proper labelling, and accurate documentation make faults quicker to diagnose and safer to resolve, reducing downtime and maintenance effort.

Do your control panels support future system upgrades?

Yes. Our panels are designed with expansion and long-term support in mind, allowing systems to be upgraded or modified without unnecessary rework.

Control Panel Design & Build

Standards-Based Industrial Control Panels Built for Reliability

Stratos Control Systems designs and manufactures industrial control panels that are clear, compliant, and built for long-term reliability. Using AutoCAD and E-Plan, we deliver standards-based control panels that are easy to fault find, modify, and support throughout their lifecycle.

We work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure every control panel is logically laid out, clearly labelled, fully documented, and fit for purpose, not just for commissioning, but for years of operation.

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Industrial Control Panels Designed for Real-World Environments

Control panels sit at the heart of industrial automation systems. Poorly designed panels increase downtime, create safety risks, and make maintenance unnecessarily difficult.

Stratos Control Systems focuses on practical, maintainable control panel design and build, ensuring panels meet current standards while remaining adaptable for future upgrades and expansion.

Whether you require a new control panel, an MCC, or a panel refurbishment, our engineers deliver solutions that balance compliance, clarity, and performance.

Common Control Panel Challenges We Solve

Many sites struggle with control panels that were never designed with long-term operation in mind. We are frequently engaged to resolve issues such as:

Control panels built without clear design standards
Poor layout leading to difficult fault finding
Unsafe or non-compliant panel designs
Obsolete components and unsupported hardware
Lack of drawings, schematics, or documentation
Panels that are difficult to modify, expand, or upgrade

Our approach removes these risks by applying structured design, clear documentation, and proven engineering standards.

Our Control Panel Design & Build Services

Control Panel Design (AutoCAD & E-Plan)

We design industrial control panels using AutoCAD and E-Plan, ensuring drawings are accurate, readable, and aligned with recognised industry standards.

Our design process focuses on: