Automation Solutions for Maintenance Managers
Faster Fault Finding. Less Downtime. Systems You Can Support.
As a Maintenance Manager, your focus is on keeping equipment running, resolving faults quickly, and reducing reliance on external support. Poorly designed control systems, unclear documentation, and obsolete hardware make even simple issues time-consuming and costly.
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Stratos Control Systems delivers automation and control solutions designed with maintenance in mind, helping teams fault-find faster, reduce downtime, and regain control of ageing systems.
Automation Designed for Maintainability
Many maintenance challenges stem from systems that were never designed to be supported long term. We focus on clarity, diagnostics, and documentation, so your team can fix issues quickly and confidently.
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Our systems are:
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Easy to fault find
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Clearly documented
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Logically structured
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Designed to reduce dependency on third parties
Common Challenges for Maintenance Managers
We regularly support maintenance teams dealing with:
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- Slow fault finding and repeated downtime
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Poorly structured or undocumented PLC code
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Obsolete PLCs and unsupported components
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Limited alarms and diagnostics
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Reliance on external engineers for basic issues
How We Help Maintenance Managers
Control Panel Refurbishment & Improvement
- Clear panel layouts and labelling
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Replacement of obsolete components
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Improved safety and accessibility
PLC, HMI & Diagnostics Improvements
- Structured PLC code
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Clear alarms and fault messages
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Easier troubleshooting and recovery
SCADA for Fault Visibility
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Centralised alarms and history
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Faster identification of root causes
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Reduced reactive maintenance
Documentation & Support
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Up-to-date drawings and schematics
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Clear handover and system knowledge
Automation Platforms We Support
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Siemens
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Allen Bradley
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Mitsubishi
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We also support legacy and specialist systems, particularly during migration and standardisation projects.
Industries We Support
Our solutions support maintenance teams across a wide range of industries, including:
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Manufacturing
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Food & Beverage
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Pharmaceuticals
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Packaging
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Material Handling
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Heavy Engineering
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Each solution is designed to meet the technical, regulatory, and operational requirements of the industry.
Why Choose Us for Control Panels
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Reduces unplanned downtime through reliable, well-engineered control systems
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Makes fault finding faster with clear, standardised PLC and SCADA programming
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Extends equipment life with structured upgrades and refurbishments
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Improves system visibility through intuitive HMI and monitoring solutions
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Delivers practical, responsive support focused on long-term reliability
The Result
Faster repairs. Reduced downtime. Less reliance on external support.
Make Fault Finding Faster
Speak to engineers who design systems maintenance teams can actually support.