Control Panel Design, Build & Testing | Bristol, UK
DelaControl is a Bristol-based, UKAS ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 certified control panel builder serving manufacturers and machine builders across the UK and worldwide. Every panel is designed, built and tested in-house, and as a UL 508A panel shop we supply panels ready for North American markets as well as UK and European standards.
Control Panel Design
Our dedicated electrical design team creates complete control system designs from the ground up. Working in EPLAN, AutoCAD and Inventor, we produce comprehensive documentation including power and I/O schedules, cable schedules (including pictorial layouts), and both 2D and 3D general arrangement drawings.
All designs comply with Low Voltage and EMC Directives, and we always supply a Declaration of Conformity as standard. We believe in transparency and long-term client relationships, which is why we always provide both native and PDF drawing files, so you’re never locked in.
Our mechanical design team also supports projects where needed, ensuring all physical and spatial considerations are addressed from day one.
Control Panel Build
Our fully equipped in-house workshop features multiple build bays for project segregation and parallel scheduling. This allows us to be flexible and responsive to changes in scope while maintaining build quality.
Our skilled panel technicians work closely with the design team to ensure each panel is neat, precisely labelled, and built exactly to the drawings. Only high-quality components from authorised distributors are used, and feasibility is considered at every stage to ensure performance, longevity, and maintainability.
We design and build a wide range of panel types to meet different operational needs and environments:
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Main control panels
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Motor control centres (MCCs)
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Power distribution panels
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Remote I/O panels
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Operator panels
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Bespoke plug plates for efficient field wiring
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Stainless steel or painted mild steel
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Indoor or hygienic food-safe designs
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IP ratings from IP54 to IP68
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UL 508A panels for US compliance
Testing & Certification
Every control panel is electrically tested in-house against BS EN 61439 before delivery. Test reports and inspection records form part of the Technical Construction File, ensuring full compliance and traceability.
Where applicable, we carry out functional testing using I/O test boxes, servo and induction motors, and simulation software — ensuring that your system works as intended before it leaves our facility.
Functional and Machinery Safety
Manufacturers of machines and machinery safety components are subject to functional safety regulations, as are machine users, due to the hazards and potential for injury. DelaControl will help you to ensure compliance with relevant international directives and standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 60204, IEC 62061, IEC 61508, IEC 61439 & ISO 12100. We provide:
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Conformity assessments
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Risk assessments and facilitation
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Consultancy, testing and support relating to the development of safety concepts on machines
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Research of standards and regulations
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Review of technical documentation
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Testing and certification of machines or machinery safety components against standards
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EMC testing and consultancy
Why Choose DelaControl?
Trusted to build control panels for defence, nuclear, aerospace, high speed manufacturing and marine projects, where quality and traceability are non-negotiable.
Certified quality. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified, and a UL 508A panel shop for North American projects.
Built and tested in Bristol. Every panel is designed, built and tested in our own workshop to BS EN 61439, using only genuine components from authorised distributors.
Siemens Solution Partner. Recognised by Siemens for engineering quality and customer service.
Proven in high-stakes sectors. Our panels and control systems are in service across defence, nuclear, aerospace and marine applications, with full documentation and traceability on every build.
One point of contact. We can also handle the software, installation and commissioning, so your whole project is coordinated by one team.
Kept in the loop. Regular project updates from a team that responds quickly when your scope changes.
See examples of our work on our case studies page, or request a quote below.
