Heavy Engineering Automation
Robust Automation Solutions for Heavy Engineering & Industrial Plant
Heavy engineering environments demand durable, reliable, and maintainable automation systems capable of operating in harsh conditions with long asset lifecycles. Downtime, safety risks, or unsupported control systems can have significant operational and financial impact.
Stratos Control Systems delivers standards-based heavy engineering automation solutions designed to improve reliability, enhance safety, and extend the life of critical industrial assets. We work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to modernise and support complex plant automation systems.
Automation Designed for Harsh & Demanding Environments
Heavy engineering automation systems often operate in environments involving high loads, vibration, dust, heat, and continuous operation. Legacy PLCs, ageing control panels, and inconsistent standards increase failure risk and maintenance burden.
Stratos Control Systems designs, upgrades, and supports automation systems that are:
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Built for harsh industrial conditions
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Easy to fault find and maintain
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Designed for long service life
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Scalable for future plant upgrades
Our focus is on practical, resilient automation that performs reliably under demanding operating conditions.
Typical Heavy Engineering Automation Challenges
We are frequently engaged to address challenges such as:
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Obsolete or unsupported PLC and control systems
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Ageing control panels no longer meeting standards
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Safety and compliance risks
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Limited diagnostics and fault visibility
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Difficult fault finding on complex plant equipment
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Lack of documentation for legacy systems
By addressing these challenges methodically, we help heavy engineering sites reduce risk and improve operational stability.
Our Heavy Engineering Automation Services
Control Panel Design & Build
We design and manufacture heavy-duty industrial control panels using AutoCAD and E-Plan, suitable for demanding engineering environments.
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Control panel design and build
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Heavy-duty enclosures and layouts
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Panel refurbishment and upgrades
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Clear labelling and full documentation
PLC Programming & Industrial Control
We deliver robust PLC programming and control systems designed for continuous and high-load operation.
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PLC programming and upgrades
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Industrial machine and plant control
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Integration with drives, motors, and safety systems
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Structured, maintainable PLC software
SCADA, HMI & Plant Monitoring
We design SCADA and HMI systems that provide visibility across heavy engineering plant and processes.
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SCADA system design and integration
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Alarm management and diagnostics
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Trends, condition monitoring, and performance insight
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Platforms including Ignition, WinCC, InTouch, FactoryTalk View SE
Control System Upgrades & Refurbishment
We modernise heavy engineering automation systems while minimising operational risk.
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Obsolete PLC and SCADA replacement
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Control panel refurbishment
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Automation system modernisation
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Phased upgrades for live plant environments
Safety & Compliance Integration
Safety is critical in heavy engineering environments. We support automation systems that integrate safety and compliance requirements.
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Integration with safety systems
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Clear fault and alarm handling
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Support for standards-based design
Automation Platforms We Support
Stratos Control Systems primarily delivers manufacturing automation solutions using trusted industrial platforms:
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Siemens
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Allen Bradley
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Mitsubishi
We also support a wide range of legacy and specialist control systems, particularly as part of upgrade and refurbishment projects.
Heavy Engineering Applications We Support
Our heavy engineering automation experience includes support for:
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Heavy manufacturing and fabrication
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Industrial processing plant
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Utilities and infrastructure
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Continuous and batch processes
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Brownfield upgrade projects
Why Choose Stratos Control Systems for Heavy Engineering Automation
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Experience working in demanding industrial environments
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Strong focus on reliability, safety, and maintainability
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Expertise across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control panels
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Proven capability in legacy system upgrades
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Practical, risk-aware engineering approach
We deliver automation systems that stand up to real-world heavy engineering demands.
The Result
Improved reliability. Reduced risk. Extended asset life.
Automation systems designed for long-term performance in heavy engineering environments.
Talk to Us About Heavy Engineering Automation
Whether you are upgrading legacy plant control systems, improving monitoring and diagnostics, or planning automation improvements, Stratos Control Systems can help.
Discuss a Heavy Engineering Automation Project.
Speak to engineers experienced in heavy engineering environments.