- October 14, 2021
- Posted by: Mike Kramer
For decades, UL has been revered as a global safety science leader that supports companies in their efforts to exercise safety, improve sustainability, bolster security, deliver quality, manage risk, and obtain regulatory compliance. The UL mark has become widely accepted as a trustworthy symbol of quality in the industrial control panel industry, which is why CSI was an early adopter of this industry-leading standard.
Our team at CSI carries an in-depth understanding of the UL Industrial Control Panel Standard. Through their close partnership, CSI and MTE Controls (a cULus Listed Industrial Control Panel Shop) collaborate to design and construct cULus compliant panels, boasting several MTR’s (Manufacturers Technical Representatives) on their collective dedicated and experienced team.
The MTR certificate of qualification in UL 508a affirms that an individual has been trained and tested on their knowledge of the standard. This designation signifies control systems will be engineered and built to the highest North American standards.
Top Three Benefits of Working with an Experienced Firm
Working with a firm with UL regulations knowledge and experience provides several benefits, namely:
Time Efficiency & Cost Reductions
With the UL Label, there is no need for a 3rd party inspection of control panels to gain a UL quality-approved certification. This means less time and reduced costs which would otherwise be incurred by the need for on-site inspections.
Enjoy Greater Safety & Efficiency
Working alongside an engineering firm with UL 508a certified employees means that you’re working with a firm that is trained and experienced in safe component usage, enclosure environmental ratings, wiring and motor protection, safety markings, and conformance to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). This knowledge and experience will keep everyone safe and reduce the potential for regulatory delays.
High-Quality Components & Designs
UL and CSA International have a component acceptance agreement that permits specific components for use in end products. Using UL and CSA-certified components ensures that high-quality products and equipment are being used in your electrical control panel solutions. This helps minimize risks and repairs, which means a safer environment for your workforce and cost reductions throughout the lifecycle of the panel.
At Control Systems International (CSI), we are consistently evolving and expanding our knowledge base to ensure we are utilizing the most innovative technologies at our disposal. We offer in-depth, industry-specific engineering expertise to our clients, guaranteeing that their automation, robotics initiatives and technologies operate efficiently. All of our solutions are designed to help create maximum return on investment for our clients.
Give your company the safety and peace of mind that accompanies working with a firm that genuinely understands the needs of your business. Contact us today, and let’s talk about your next electrical control systems project. It’s time to get to work, and CSI is ready to help!
For over 20 years, CSI has provided expert engineering services as a control systems integrator in both Canada and the United States. Our automation and electrical system designs reach throughout industries and across the world. With experienced and knowledgeable engineers and skilled workers, we’re a key component in our customers’ automated control solutions.
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