In-house detailed engineering
Single-line diagrams, control diagrams, thermal layout, busbar sizing, protection coordination. Client approval before anything is built.
// Custom-built — our own workshop in Panama
Industrial Control Panels in Panama
We design and build control panels, power panels and motor control centers (MCCs) with our own engineering. From the single-line diagram to commissioning, all under one contract.
- Engineering + fabrication + FAT + SAT in one team
- Native integration with Danfoss drives and Siemens PLCs
- Compliance with NEC, IEC 61439 and local codes
- Commissioning with training for your team, in Spanish
// The problem
Signs that you need to act
If you recognize one or more of these symptoms in your plant, there is a measurable, fixable root cause. We identify it in a single site visit.
- 01
Badly sized panel
Insufficient heat dissipation, undersized busbars, uncoordinated protections. The consequence: nuisance tripping, overheating, premature degradation. Correct engineering avoids expensive repairs.
- 02
A project with no formal FAT
Panels delivered without a complete workshop test reach the plant with wiring, firmware or integration errors. The on-site SAT drags on forever. A rigorous FAT saves weeks of commissioning.
- 03
Poor documentation
No as-built drawings, no parameter manual, no component traceability. When something fails years later, nobody knows what is inside. Our deliverables are auditable.
// What you get
How we help you
Concrete services, not generic ones. Every item comes with verifiable scope and documented deliverables.
Certified components
Danfoss (VFDs, MCD soft starters), Siemens (PLCs, S7-1200/1500, SITOP), Schneider (breakers), Phoenix Contact (relays and terminal blocks), Pilz (safety). No clones, no grey-market brands.
Equipped workshop
Facilities in Panama with quality crimping tools, a marker printer and a test area with real load. We do not subcontract fabrication.
Documented FAT
A formal point-to-point test protocol before shipping. Photos, parameter records, client signatures. No surprises on site.
Integration with the plant
Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP and MQTT protocols. Links to existing SCADA systems, Siemens Basic/Comfort HMIs, or cloud platforms.
After-sales service
Technical support by phone or VPN. Genuine spare parts. On-site interventions through DrivePro Services whenever a drive is involved.
// Process
How we work
Every step hands something concrete to the next one. No "internal phases" without an output.
01
Concept design
We understand your application, loads and environmental conditions. You get a preliminary single-line diagram, a component list and a budget.
02
Approved engineering
Detailed control diagrams, internal layout, final bill of materials. Client approval before components are purchased.
03
Fabrication
Enclosure mechanics, component mounting, labeled wiring, continuity and insulation testing.
04
FAT in the workshop
Energization, parameter setup, functional testing with simulated load, safety checks. Documented protocol signed by the client.
05
Shipping and installation
Packaging suitable for transport, receipt on site, electrical installation, interconnections with existing equipment.
06
SAT + training
Commissioning under real load, fine-tuning, training for operators and maintenance in Spanish, handover of the as-built documentation.
// Frequently asked questions
What we get asked most
Quick answers to the questions technical teams in Panama ask us most often.
Q01 How long does it take to build an industrial control panel?
It depends on the scope. A control panel with 1-2 VFDs plus a PLC goes into production after 1-2 weeks of engineering and is built in 3-5 weeks. An MCC with 8-12 starters takes 8-12 weeks end to end. We give you a realistic schedule with milestones (engineering approved, components on site, fabrication, FAT, shipping) at the first technical meeting.
Q02 What does the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) include?
A complete workshop test before shipping: dimensional and labeling verification, insulation and continuity testing, point-to-point functional testing (PLC I/O against real signals), drive parameter setup, safety testing (emergency stops, interlocks) and a thermal test. We deliver a documented protocol with photos and signatures.
Q03 Do you build motor control centers (MCCs)?
Yes, MCCs from 4 up to 20+ starters. Configurations with direct-on-line (DOL) starters, Danfoss MCD soft starters, or VLT/iC2 drives per column. Busbars sized for the total load, residual-current protection, class II/III SPD at the incomer, and compartmentalization per IEC 61439.
Q04 Do the panels comply with Panamanian electrical codes?
Yes. Designed to the current NEC / RIE, with UL/IEC certified components, an IP rating suited to the environment (IP42 indoors, IP54/65 outdoors or in wet areas) and a coordinated grounding system. We deliver a complete documentation package for approval by SEDE or the utility where that applies.
Q05 Can you build explosion-proof panels for classified areas?
Yes, for classified zones (Class I Div 1/2 or Zone 1/2) according to the hazard assessment. Intrinsically safe instrumentation, Zener barriers, Ex-d enclosures where appropriate. Typical projects: refineries, gas plants, fuel storage. It requires a detailed technical specification before we can quote.
Q06 Do you offer installation and commissioning as well as fabrication?
Yes, a complete turnkey service: interconnection wiring on site, integration with existing equipment, testing under real load (SAT), training for the operating team, and post-commissioning support during the warranty period. We coordinate with your electrician or contractor if you already have one appointed.
Get a quote for your custom panel
Send us a single-line diagram, a scope document or a description of what you need. An electrical engineer will reply with a technical proposal and a budget.