Stamping and Forming Technology
Electrical design, control cabinet construction, PLC programming, EMC testing and CE documentation from a single source
Control technology is the nervous system of every special machine. Our electrical design team works closely with the mechanical design team — so cabling routes, component placement and unit control all fit together from the very start. Before the first conductor is clamped, a complete circuit diagram is in place, including terminal plan, layout drawing and cable list.
We dimension motor feeders, safety contactors, frequency converters, servo controllers and bus topologies to EN 60204-1. For safety-related functions (emergency stop, safety door, light curtain) we work to EN ISO 13849-1 with Performance Level verification — including a risk assessment for your machine.
PLC, control cabinet, EMC and documentation — all from one house
We program all common PLC systems. The focus of our projects is Omron — proven in cycle machines, test stations and assembly cells. In addition, we cover Siemens (S7, TIA Portal), Beckhoff (TwinCAT), Rockwell and others — depending on your specification or existing plant landscape. Visualisation on HMI panels, remote access via VPN and OPC-UA connection to your control system are part of our standard scope.
Our standard is Rittal enclosures — from compact built-in housings to cabinet rows for larger plants. On customer request, we also work with other manufacturers. Wiring to EN 61439-1 is carried out in our own electrical workshop: terminal strips, load break switches, frequency converters, safety relays, fieldbus couplers. All cabinets are function-tested and labelled before delivery.
We have our own EMC measurement equipment. Before delivery, we test your machine for emitted interference and immunity in accordance with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. This avoids unpleasant surprises during customer acceptance and shortens the path to CE conformity. If limit exceedances are reported, we resolve the causes directly in the control cabinet — without an external laboratory and without waiting time.
We provide CE documentation in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as part of the project acceptance: risk assessment, circuit diagrams, operating manual, declaration of conformity. For machines with elevated requirements, we also prepare the technical documentation for certification bodies. The mechanical integration is carried out at our own facility.
Where our control technology and control cabinets work
Assembly cells, test stations, cycle machines, handling systems. We supply the complete control system for special machines from our own facility as well as for machines from other manufacturers, where we only take on the electrics.
Servo drives, frequency converter applications, conveyor belt controls, linear technology. We know the pitfalls of modern drive technology and match control and mechanics precisely to one another — including position control, synchronous operation and load distribution.
Control cabinets for pressure vessel construction, temperature control systems, dosing and mixing plants. Temperature control, pressure and level monitoring, pump control — with complete documentation for Ex zones or food production.
Upgrading old plants with modern control systems: we replace obsolete systems with current PLC platforms, retain the mechanics and increase availability, cycle time and energy efficiency. We coordinate mechanical upgrades with our sister domain.
Our Process in a Control Systems Engineering Project
Which functions must the control system cover? Which interfaces to your control system exist? Which safety functions are required? In a workshop (on site or remote) we clarify the requirements and record them in a specification sheet. From this, the rough concept with a cost framework is developed.
In parallel with the electrical design, we order components, build the control cabinet and develop the PLC program. We coordinate visualisation, HMI screens and the operating concept with you iteratively. Before completion, a factory test including EMC measurement is carried out.
We deliver the control cabinet to you, connect it, commission it and train your staff. We hand over the CE documentation at acceptance. On request, we offer remote support via VPN as well as service and maintenance contracts.
Describe your requirements to us – we will prepare a concept and a quotation.