Panel Builders: Electrical Control Panel Build Workshop
Our panel building facility provides a range of services at varying levels. We accommodate and adapt to your requirements rather than expecting you to fit into our ways of working. We can provide as little or as much, in terms of the services available, as you require.
From simply building and supplying panels to your specification to completely designing a solution to your requirements by developing with/for you.
For existing panels of your own design we can provide exact replicas, however, we would always (without obligation) make suggestions to improve the panel, reduce costs and suggest possible enhancements.
We have over 40 years’ experience designing and manufacturing electrical control panels, with installation and commissioning support available where required.
Panel builders for electrical control panels
Practicon provides an in-house panel build workshop for engineered electrical control panels, built to customer standards and designed for reliable installation and long service life. Whether you need a one-off build or repeatable production, our panel builders deliver consistent wiring quality, clear layout, and testable, maintainable assemblies.
- In-house panel build and electrical wiring to defined standards
- Build-to-print (customer drawings) or design-to-build
- PLC cabinets, MCC suites, desk panels, pneumatic panels
- Electrical testing records and FAT support
What we build in our panel workshop
- PLC control panels and PLC cabinets
- Multi-section MCC panels and motor control assemblies
- Operator desk panels and remote I/O enclosures
- Pneumatic control panels and hybrid electrical/pneumatic builds
- Stainless, powder-coated and IP-rated enclosures (to customer spec)
Build-to-print and design-to-build
From conception to design – we can work with you while an idea evolves. Assisting/advising with our range of experience and skills.
Panel design – If you know what you want the panel to do then we can provide the technical skills required to design the panel for or with you. This includes not only the electrical design, but may include physical size and shape limitations as well as possible future expansion and servicing considerations.
Panel Building – our experienced panel builders utilise skills and techniques picked up and passed down through years of experience, this is backed up with formal qualifications. This results in high quality consistent panels built in an efficient way every time.
Quality control and electrical testing
- We ensure that all of our panels are built to our wiring standards, unless specified differently
- Our QA staff will inspect every panel before final testing
- Electrical testing is completed and recorded for all panels produced
- Function testing is conducted where applicable
The picture gallery below are some examples of the work we have undertaken for our clients.
Every panel build is checked against wiring standards, inspected prior to final test, and supported with recorded electrical testing results. Function testing is completed where applicable to reduce commissioning risk and ensure a smooth site installation.
Quality Control – Our panel building standards are tightly controlled, this starts with our standard procedures that cover every aspect of the process. These include wire colours, wire sizes, component spacing etc. These standards are always followed unless specifically specified differently by our customers.
Typical panel build applications
- Batching and recipe control panel builds (weighing, dosing, blending)
- Dispensary/handweigh panel builds for material verification workflows
- SCADA/PLC upgrade panels and plant integration projects
- Tank farm transfer panels and remote I/O enclosures
- Data capture / reporting panels for traceability systems
Features
- In-house panel builders and workshop manufacturing
- Panel build to customer drawings or design-to-build packages
- Control panel wiring standards (wire sizing/spacing/identification)
- Documented QA checks and recorded electrical testing
- FAT support and commissioning readiness
- Repeat builds and panel replication (with improvement suggestions)
Key Benefits
- Reduced commissioning risk with testable, documented builds
- Faster fault finding through consistent layout and wiring practices
- Scalable designs allowing future expansion
- Improved reliability through build quality and inspection control
FAQs
What does a panel builder do?
A panel builder manufactures and wires electrical control panels to a defined specification, ensuring correct component layout, wiring standards, inspection and electrical testing before the panel is delivered for installation.
Can you build control panels from our drawings (build-to-print)?
Yes. We can manufacture panels from customer drawings and BOMs, confirming wiring standards, enclosure constraints and test requirements prior to build.
Do you offer design-to-build control panel manufacturing?
Yes. If you define the required function, we can support panel layout and electrical drawings for approval before manufacture, then build and test in-house.
How are panels tested before delivery?
Panels are inspected prior to final testing, with recorded electrical tests completed for all panels produced and function testing where applicable.
What types of control panels can you build?
Typical builds include PLC cabinets, MCC suites, desk panels and pneumatic panels, depending on the project requirements and customer standards.
Request a Quote
Request a quote to discuss your electrical control panel building requirements. We’ll advise the best-fit approach for your application and budget.
If you have any questions or would like further information about Electrical Control Panel Building, please contact us.
