Case Studies

Delivering Control Systems For Improved Efficiency

Our team of fully qualified electrical engineers offer a vast range of experience and knowledge in all electrical disciplines.

We develop control systems and innovative automation across a variety of industries and throughout the UK. 

Some of our more recent projects are outlined below.

Paint line control system

Project brief

To develop a new control system for a paint process facility with a preparation room, paint line room, paint kitchen, and drying room. 

What did the project aim to achieve? 

To control air flow, air quality and temperature in each of the four process areas in order for paint preparation and component painting to be carried out.

What scientific or technical uncertainties did the project face? 

Behaviour of air movement between the areas during product and personnel movements. Temperature control when product is added / removed from the drying area.

How did the project overcome these uncertainties? 

Design, trial and error, on site temperature / air flow readings, working with booth manufactures to adjust /modify ducting system and vents to achieve even temperature spread and correct air flow.

Obsolete equipment and hardware replacement

Project brief

To design and develop a replacement control system for existing obsolete control equipment and hardware. 

What did the project aim to achieve?

To replace obsolete control systems with Siemens PLC’s which are more commonly used so bringing existing machines in line with up to date hardware.

What scientific or technical uncertainties did the project face?

It is often the case that the software required to control an obsolete machine does not exist. A viable solution might be found if new software could be designed and developed from scratch. The main technological uncertainties revolved around sequence programming.

How did the project overcome these uncertainties?

The uncertainties were overcome through design, software development, testing and commissioning.

Electro-pneumatic test rig

Project brief

To design and manufacture an electro-pneumatic test rig capable of stress testing clips commonly used in the automotive and aerospace industries.

What did the project aim to achieve? 

Design and manufacture of an automatic pneumatic test rig to carry out a variety of tests on clips used on small pressure vessels and connecting hoses used in the automotive and aerospace industries.

What scientific or technical uncertainties did the project face? 

Such a test rig did not exist, so the ability of the rig to carry out the required tests in the sequence and time scales required was uncertain.  

How did the project overcome these uncertainties? 

Electro-pneumatic design and development, software design and development, on site testing. 

Manufacturing facilities control system

Project brief

A control system for modular housing component manufacturing facilities. 

What did the project aim to achieve?

A control system for the movement, placement and processing of internal and external facings on metal frames used in the construction of modular housing.

What scientific or technical uncertainties did the project face?

Handling / delivery of materials used in the construction of the sub-assemblies, required cycle times specified by customers.

How did the project overcome these uncertainties?

Design, software development, on site testing and development.