Automation & Control Panel Design
Designed, built, tested and documented in our Derby panel shop.
Reliable machinery depends on control systems that are correctly engineered, clearly documented and safe to maintain. Maquina Technical Services designs and builds bespoke electrical control panels and automation solutions for UK manufacturers — from dedicated safety panels to full machine control and system integration.
Unlike catalogue-only panel builders, we combine control panel expertise with machine safety knowledge. That means your panel is not only wired to BS EN 60204-1 expectations — it is designed to work with your machine's risk assessment, isolation strategy and operational needs.
What We Design and Build
Safety Control Panels
E-stops, interlocking, safety relay systems, contactor-based power removal, two-hand controls and key-in-pocket / RFID access systems. Performance levels validated to EN ISO 13849-1 where required — including Cat. 4 / PL e architectures using proven components such as EUCHNER safety relays and CKS systems.
Machine and Process Control Panels
PLC and relay-logic control, HMI integration, motor control, sensor interfacing and field wiring design. Built for industrial environments with labelled terminals, clear schematics and practical maintenance access.
Configurable Safety Base Panels
Standardised platforms supporting up to six field devices — e-stops, non-contact interlocks, guard switches and reset stations — with customer-selected connector configuration, reset behaviour (local, remote or automatic) and 6C+E SY 4 mm integration cable for straightforward machine connection.
System Integration
Panel installation, on-site wiring, commissioning, I/O checking and handover to production. We support retrofits where new control gear must interface with existing machine mechanics without extended downtime.
Documentation and After-sales Support — Built in
Every panel leaves our shop with a complete document trail:
- UKCA certification and panel identification
- Component technical certificates
- Operator/maintenance manual
- Circuit schematic and panel layout drawings
- Functional test record
- QR-linked support information
Each panel carries a unique identification code. If you call for help, we can retrieve the exact drawings, software and test records for faster fault finding — reducing downtime long after commissioning.
Standards and Compliance
Our panels are designed and tested with reference to BS EN 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines), EN ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems) and applicable machine-specific standards. Where a panel forms part of a wider conformity project, we align documentation with UKCA/CE technical file requirements.
Industries We Serve
General manufacturing, precision engineering, CNC machine shops, flow technology, packaging lines, education and training workshops requiring controlled machine access.
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