Does Quality Really Matter for Custom Industrial Control Panels?
August 15, 2025
Does quality really matter for custom industrial control panels? They’re just control panels. It’s a good practice to buy the ones with the lowest price,
UL 508A Standard for Industrial Control Panels
July 3, 2025
Do you know the purpose of the UL 508A standard for industrial control panels and the key topics it covers? This post explains the intent
Control Panels: 5 Reasons to Consider Them Early in Your Industrial Automation Projects
June 11, 2025
Regarding industrial automation projects, control panels play a vital role in ensuring the overall success of your system. Industrial control panels act as nerve centers
UL 508A Certification: 8 Reasons Your Control Panels Should Be UL 508A Listed
May 29, 2025
In response to questions like, “Is UL certification required for my industrial control panels (ICP)?” and “How important is it for my panels to be
Industrial Control Panel Manufacturing: The Process of Quality
May 11, 2025
Many articles list what to look for in a quality industrial control panel, but few mention how that quality is ensured for every control panel
UL 508A Standard – 15 Common Pitfalls
April 17, 2025
As an industrial control panel manufacturer certified to apply the UL Listing Mark, Cates Control Systems applies the UL 508A standard to every electrical control
Low-Cost Panels, High-Cost Problems: The True Price of Compromising on Automation Control Panel Quality
March 10, 2025
When purchasing automation control panels for industrial applications, companies often get quotes from several manufacturers and choose the lowest-cost option. While some manufacturers are large
Contract Manufacturer or Panel Shop?
February 29, 2024
When evaluating control panel fabricators as possible manufacturing partners for industrial control panels, it is important to note that a fabricator can fall into one
