Industrial Control Panels Designed, Manufactured and Built for Reliable Automation
At Stratos Control Systems, we design and manufacture high-quality industrial control panels for manufacturers, production facilities and automated environments across the UK.
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Our experienced control panel designer's combine EPLAN electrical design, PLC integration, machine control expertise and professional control panel manufacturing to deliver reliable, compliant and future-ready automation solutions.
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From new control panel builds to upgrades and system improvements, we provide complete engineering support from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.
What Is an Industrial Control Panel Manufacturer?
An industrial control panel manufacturer designs, builds and tests electrical control panels that manage automated machinery, production equipment and industrial processes.
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A professionally manufactured control panel brings together electrical components, PLC hardware, safety systems, drives, wiring and operator interfaces into a reliable control solution.
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At Stratos Control Systems, our approach goes beyond panel assembly. We consider the full automation lifecycle, including maintainability, documentation, safety, future upgrades and long-term support.
Our Control Panel Design & Manufacturing Process
Understanding Your Requirements
We review your process, equipment, operational challenges and future automation needs before designing your control system.
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Electrical Design & Documentation
Our engineers create detailed electrical designs using EPLAN, ensuring every control panel is clearly documented and easy to maintain.
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Control Panel Build & Manufacture
Our control panel fabricators build robust industrial panels using high-quality components and recognised engineering standards.
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PLC, SCADA & Machine Integration
Unlike panel-only manufacturers, we can integrate PLC programming, HMI systems and machine control functionality.
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Testing & Commissioning
Every control panel is checked and tested before installation to support reliability and minimise downtime.
Control Panel Design & Engineering (AutoCAD & EPLAN)
Stratos designs industrial control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN, ensuring accurate, standards-compliant electrical schematics.
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Our design process focuses on:
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Logical layout and cable management
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Clear labelling and identifications
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Compliance with relevant standards
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Ease of maintenance and future expansion
Control Panel Manufacturing and Build
As experienced control panel builders and manufacturers, we deliver precision-built panels for industrial applications.
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Our manufacturing capability includes:
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Panel assembly and wiring
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Clearly labelled components and terminals
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Structured layouts for easy fault finding
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High-quality enclosures for industrial environments
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All panels are built to meet relevant electrical and safety standards, ensuring long-term reliability.
Testing, FAT & Commissioning
Every control panel undergoes rigorous testing and validation before deployment.
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This includes:
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Functional testing
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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
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Support during commissioning and handovers
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Every project includes full documentation to support long-term
maintenance:
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Electrical schematics
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Panel layouts
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I/O lists and cable schedules
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As-built documentation
Types of Control Panels We Manufacture
We design and build a wide range of industrial control panels, including:
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Motor Control Centres (MCC)
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Automation & Process Control Panels
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Control Panel Retrofits & Upgrades
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Bespoke Industrial Control Systems
Control Panel Platforms & Integration
Our control panels are commonly integrated with leading automation platforms, including:
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Siemens
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Allen Bradley
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Mitsubishi
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We also support a wide range of legacy and specialist systems, particularly as part of refurbishment and upgrade projects.
Control Panel Upgrades & Refurbishment
We also specialise in upgrading existing control systems to improve performance and extend lifespan.
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This includes:
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Legacy panel replacements
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PLC upgrades
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Rewiring and re-documentation
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Safety improvements
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Ideal for reducing downtime without full system replacement.
From Design to Build Delivery
Stratos Control Systems deliver control panel projects as a complete process, from structured electrical design through to final build and testing.
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By managing both design and build, we ensure consistency between schematics, layouts, and the finished panel, reducing errors and improving long-term reliability.
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Our approach includes:
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Structured electrical design using EPLAN and industry-standard practices
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Direct transition from design into panel build, avoiding interpretation errors
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Consistent wiring standards and clear, durable labelling
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Logical component layout for easier maintenance and fault finding
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Full panel assembly, inspection, and pre-deployment testing
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Compliance with relevant electrical and industrial standards
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Integration readiness for PLC, SCADA, and existing plant systems
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Consideration for future upgrades and system expansion
Control Panel Manufacturer vs Panel Builder
Panel Builder
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Builds from supplied drawings
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Limited involvement after delivery
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Focused mainly on assembly
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Automation Control Panel Manufacturer
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Designs the complete control solution
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Considers PLC and SCADA integration
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Provides documentation
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Supports commissioning
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Plans for lifecycle reliability
Industries We Support
Our control panels are used across a wide range of industrial sectors, including:
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More Than a Control Panel Builder
Many companies can build a control panel. The difference is understanding how that panel performs once it becomes part of a live industrial automation system.
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Stratos Control Systems combines:
✓ Control panel design and manufacture
✓ PLC programming expertise
✓ SCADA and HMI integration
✓ Machine control experience
✓ Legacy system upgrades
✓ Electrical documentation
✓ Ongoing automation support
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This ensures your control panel is designed not only to operate today but to support your facility in the future.
Why Choose Stratos Control Systems
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Standards-compliant designs (BS EN 61439)
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Clear, structured panel layouts
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Full documentation provided
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Built for reliability and maintainability
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UK-based engineering support
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We don’t just build panels, we build systems engineers can actually work with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a Quote for Control Panel Design & Manufacturing
Request a quote for control panel manufacturing tailored to your requirements.
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We design and build high-quality, compliant panels for industrial applications, ensuring reliability and seamless integration.
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Share your specifications, and we’ll provide a clear, competitive quote.