Older Builds and Lessons
In this series we will walk through the steps of building an Industrial Control Panel.
This is the original “UL 508A Industrial Control Panel Build” chapter. While older, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great nuggets of information.
There are multiple videos in this lessons so read completely
Getting Started and Helpful Tips
First we'll go over how to get started and some of the tools that you will need plus give you a quick tour of our shop.
In this installment we'll go over how to cut holes in enclosures.
This video cause a lot of discussion on how to cut a hole in an enclosure. Should you use a jigsaw, a cutoff wheel, or if you are fortunate enough...use your plasma, laser, or water jet? We added the Cutting Holes in Control Panels - Cutoff Wheel vs Jigsaw vs Plasma. Which one Wins later to try to answer this.
In this installment we'll go over laying out and mounting components on the panel.
In this installment we'll go over how to make various types of wiring connections in a control panel.
Here are several helpful links for this video.
In this installment we'll go over mounting the panel in the enclosure and share some tips.
Our video on Installing a Through the Door Disconnect the Right Way will help you get the disconnect handle lined up with the shaft with no errors.
In this video we'll go over some testing tips and finishing touches on your control panel.
Here are two important articles to help you with some of the touches to really make your panel look professional.