How Custom Control Panels Can Revolutionise Your Factory Operations

Last updated: 24 Jan 2025

In today’s era of smart manufacturing and factory automation, achieving operational excellence is no longer just about machinery — it’s about control. Custom control panels are fast becoming the backbone of efficient, safe, and scalable industrial operations. Unlike generic, off-the-shelf solutions, bespoke control systems are engineered to match your unique process requirements, environmental conditions, and compliance standards.

At T-T Controls & Automation®, we’ve been designing and delivering intelligent, tailor-made control panel solutions for over 30 years — helping manufacturers across industries optimise performance and minimise downtime.

What Are Custom Control Panels?

Custom control panels are specialised electrical enclosures built to monitor and automate processes in line with your exact operational needs. From simple starter panels to complex, integrated systems featuring PLC, HMI, or SCADA, these units are designed from the ground up for enhanced performance, safety, and integration.

Custom vs. Standard Panels

Off-the-shelf control panels can serve general purposes, but often require workarounds, retrofits, or compromises. In contrast, custom control panels:

Integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure
Include only the components you need
Are optimised for your environment (temperature, humidity, voltage, etc.)
Support advanced functions like real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance

Enhancing Operational Efficiency Through Intelligent Design

At T-T Controls & Automation®, our panels are built using state-of-the-art software and premium components to ensure optimal reliability and performance. Key benefits include:

Streamlined Processes - Automated workflows reduce manual input and human error. Integrated PLCs and HMIs ensure precision control at every stage of production.

Real-Time Monitoring - With SCADA and IoT (IIoT) integration, your team gains full visibility into machine and system performance, enabling faster responses and data-driven decision-making.

Downtime Reduction - From smart alarms to surge protection, our panels are engineered for maximum uptime and easy maintenance.

Tailored for Your Industry, Scaled for Your Growth

Customisation is at the core of what we do. Whether you operate a food processing line or a power distribution network, we provide:

Flexible designs tailored to your application
Options for future scalability
Integration with existing assets and third-party systems

We’ve delivered bespoke control systems for everything from rural water supply projects in Africa to IP65-rated stainless-steel panels for hygiene-critical food facilities in the U.S.

Improve Safety and Stay Compliant

Industrial operations demand strict safety and regulatory compliance. T-T Controls® builds every control system with:

Advanced safety interlocks and protections
Full compliance with UKCA, CE, and UL standards (where required, this is not a given)
Enclosures designed to withstand harsh environments (e.g., IP-rated, corrosion-resistant)

Centralised monitoring also ensures improved oversight and a safer working environment.

Unlock Cost Savings & a High ROI

Custom doesn’t mean costly—it means cost-effective in the long run. With a T-T Controls® panel, you benefit from:

Reduced energy usage through optimised automation
Lower maintenance costs due to durable components and remote diagnostics
Minimised downtime, boosting overall productivity

We’ve even helped clients design adoptable grade control systems at a fraction of the usual cost by meeting strict UK Water Authority requirements without overengineering.

Powering the Future with Data & Analytics

Your control panel can be more than a control point — it can be a data hub. Our systems support:

Centralised data logging
Integration with cloud-based platforms for historical analysis
Predictive maintenance alerts, reducing unexpected failures

This empowers you to make smarter, faster decisions and continually refine your production process.

Real-World Success Stories

Custom Control Panels for Humanitarian Project in Congo

T-T Controls customised two control panels to operate pumps within the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, providing water to two nearby villages.

Both panels were single 3Ph Direct On Line starters and included a variety of protective devices specifically for environmental risk factors, such as lightning and surge protection, to ensure efficient and uninterrupted running of the pumps.

In order to overcome geographical restrictions, the system provided work via solar power PV rays with battery storage.

Bespoke controls for an international Food Manufacturing Company

Bespoke control panel construction was the ideal solution for an international food manufacturing company in the U.S, who needed the panels for their newly commissioned factory.

Due to food hygiene requirements, the panels were constructed in stainless steel and IP65 rated water resistant, allowing for easy cleaning and maintenance. The control units were also customised to comply with local safety regulations, specifically the Underwriters Laboratory American standard.

Ready to Revolutionise Your Operations?

Contact our experts to discuss a custom control panel to suit the needs of your application by calling 01630 647200, emailing ttcontrols@ttpumps.com or completing our online enquiry form.