The Advantages of Custom-Built Control Panels

Gibson Engineering is a leading provider of custom-built panels for manufacturers and industrial use and we have over six decades of experience. We are a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable, high-quality control and automation solutions.

Every manufacturing facility and industrial process is unique, and that's why Gibson Engineering offers customized solutions tailored to meet our customer's needs. Our expert engineers use the latest technologies and industry best practices to design, build and install custom-made panels that optimize your operations and reduce costs. Our comprehensive services include engineering, programming, panel fabrication, testing and commissioning.

Choosing Gibson Engineering for your custom-built control panels means you get a solution that is safe, reliable and compliant with all relevant regulations and standards. If you're a machine builder, factory or manufacturer, read on to discover the advantages of a custom control panel for your operation.

Custom-Built Control Panels

Gibson Engineering offers custom machine control panels to meet your machines' specific needs. During the consultation stage, you'll meet with our engineering team to discuss what you want from your custom control panel so we can advise you on your best options. Our engineers will take the time to get to know you and your business so we can design a product that's tailored to your application.

After the initial consultation, and as soon as the design is finalized, our control panel builder will start the fabrication process. This step involves sourcing high-quality components and assembling them into a fully functional control panel. Our team will update you on your product's status as it progresses through fabrication so you know when to expect your delivery.

We'll put your product through rigorous testing to ensure it meets all relevant industry standards and regulations before we deliver it. Our team will also work with you to ensure you're happy with the final result — we aim to provide a seamless and positive experience for all our customers.

Here at Gibson Engineering, we're proud to be a certified UL508A panel shop. UL508A is a safety standard for industrial control panels that ensures they're designed and built to comply with strict regulations. In other words, you can rely on our products to meet the highest quality, safety and compliance standards.

Control Panel Applications

Gibson Engineering's control panel shop services can benefit any application that requires precise control, monitoring and automation of equipment and systems. Here are a few examples:

• Machine builders seeking reliable control systems: Our engineers work closely with machine builders to plan and fabricate control panels tailored to your equipment and application needs.
• Factories or manufacturers that want to enhance productivity: Our custom-built panels are designed to streamline operations by providing precise control over equipment and systems. This can result in reduced downtime, increased throughput and improved product quality. Additionally, the high-quality materials in our control panels help reduce maintenance costs by reducing the need for frequent maintenance and repairs. This can lead to significant savings for factories and manufacturers over the lifetime of their equipment.
• Companies focused on compliance: Gibson Engineering's control panels are built to comply with regulatory requirements, so you can rest assured your operation follows the law. Our engineers stay current with the latest industry standards, and our UL508A certification ensures our products are safe and compliant.

In addition to the specific examples above, our custom control panels can benefit a wide range of applications across different industries, including the following:

• Manufacturing: Our products can help manufacturing facilities optimize their production processes, reduce downtime and improve product quality by driving equipment like conveyors, pumps and mixers. They can also provide precise control over temperature, pressure and other parameters.
• Packaging: Packaging companies that want to automate their assembly lines and reduce labor costs can use our control panels to manage equipment such as fillers, labelers and sealers. Our panels can also provide real-time data on production rates, downtime and quality metrics.
• Water and wastewater treatment: Water treatment facilities can use our control panels to monitor pumps, valves and sensors and provide real-time data on flow rates, pressure and other parameters to help water and wastewater treatment plants improve efficiency and reliability.
• Energy and power: Companies in the energy and power sector find custom control panels helpful for monitoring generators, transformers and switchgear to optimize power generation and distribution. Custom control panels can also provide real-time data on power output, voltage and other parameters.

Benefits of Custom Control Panels

There are many advantages of using Gibson Engineering for control panel design services. You can expect our expert team to take the time to understand your specific challenges and requirements before working collaboratively to produce custom control panels that meet those needs. We take a consultative approach, providing guidance and recommendations based on our extensive experience and expertise in control and automation solutions.

You can also count on our engineers' ability to design a control panel to suit the most unique and challenging specifications. We use advanced design tools and software to ensure our control panels meet precise requirements and are optimized for performance and reliability.

Our experience and reputation are a third benefit you'll enjoy. With more than 60 years in the business, we've built a strong reputation for reliability and quality, and we look forward to extending those same values to your project. We demonstrate our commitment to quality and service by listening to our customers to understand what they need.

As a UL508A panel shop, we're committed to using only the finest components and materials, and our team undergoes regular training and education to stay up-to-date in the industry. This certification assures our customers that their custom-built panels are safe, reliable and fully compliant with all relevant standards.

Our custom control panels can increase your operation's productivity, optimize energy usage and reduce downtime, allowing you to save costs across the board.

Overall, custom control panels offer businesses a flexible and tailored solution to their control and automation needs. With the expertise and experience of a trusted control panel service provider like Gibson Engineering, you'll have confidence in the quality and reliability of your custom control panels.

Contact Gibson Engineering to Get Started

With a custom-built control panel from Gibson Engineering, you gain a cost-effective solution that optimizes your operations and makes achieving your business goals easy. Partner with us to experience greater productivity, reduced costs and improved safety. Contact Gibson Engineering today to learn more about our custom control panel fabrication and how we can help take your business to the next level!