Control Panels for Food & Beverage Processing

FAST QUOTES - TENDERS OR LIVE PROJECTS

Our clients love the flexibility of not having to wait days or weeks for a quote. Metroid’s estimating engineers can prepare an accurate and detailed proposal for your tender or live project, often within 24 hours.

Usually all we require is a motor and instrument/equipment list (or a P&ID to take-off from), along with any applicable specifications.

ELECTRICAL DESIGN & CAD DRAWINGS

The design team at Metroid have many years’ experience on a wide range of challenging food & beverage projects.

We use the latest version of AutoCAD Electrical along with proprietary automated plugins and scripts to rapidly generate professional and accurate electrical drawings. We thrive on specifications: we’ve designed and built boards for most of the big mining companies, many water authorities and other international companies.

Metroid provides a full drawing pack to you for approval before construction, and again as ‘as-built’ on project completion.

CONTROL PANEL & SWITCHBOARD CONSTRUCTION

We’ve invested heavily into building the world’s most advanced control panel manufacturing plant.

Our complex custom-built ERP software tracks every stage of the manufacturing process, and our revolutionary computerised wiring systems have shattered traditional expectations of wiring accuracy and efficiency.

You can rely on Metroid to consistently build and deliver your boards on-time, without hassle and headache.

PLC/HMI/SCADA PROGRAMMING AND INTEGRATION

Metroid is truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ when it comes to PLC and HMI programming. Every programmer has an in-depth understanding of all the complex processes used in food and beverage processing, coupled with a broad range of experience in all major hardware brands including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron, Unitronics, Panasonic, Red Lion and more.

In addition, Metroid’s team includes qualified SCADA integrators with real life experience with Citect SCADA and ClearSCADA in water treatment applications.

FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE

Sounds obvious, but we’ll always conduct a thorough functional test in our workshop before despatching your board/s to site. Your onsite electrician can simply unload and install a fault-free switchboard, with no messy modifications and extensive testing time required.

In addition, we double-check specification compliance again, to ensure there are no surprises later on.

We can provide a comprehensive test report for every board shipped, for complete traceability and peace of mind.

COMMISSIONING AND TECH SUPPORT

Metroid offer an onsite commissioning service anywhere in Australia. Once we’re onsite, Metroid’s skilled commissioning engineers take a ‘whatever it takes’ approach to getting your system up and running – we’re more than happy to assist with mechanical, piping or structural issues as well as electrical.

Due to our thorough functional testing before despatch, the commissioning process with Metroid’s boards is often much simpler and faster than anticipated. We strongly believe that the place for re-wiring and re-programming is in the factory, not onsite.

Once your system is up and running, we’ll assist you remotely wherever possible, without charging an arm and a leg. The remote system access included in every PLC panel we produce allows us to make programming tweaks and add new features remotely, often free of charge.

“Metroid’s people have definitely left a good impression on this first job with professionalism and pleasant natured people to deal with. Please pass this feedback onto the others and let them know the effort to dispatch prior to the Christmas break is much appreciated.

We look forward to working with you on future projects and wish you all a safe and happy Christmas"

Chris, Project Engineer
“In the time I have dealt with Metroid, it has been extremely easy and service excellent.
The company is a pleasure to deal with and I look forward to more work with them over the coming year.”

Brent, Process Engineer
“Metroid always offers professional service with good technical experience and knowledge.

I know that I will always get the correct solution to my needs. Everyone within the organisational is knowledgeable and offers the correct information, and do so with a great attitude.”

Ivan, Project Manager

More Testimonials

California Winery Filtration System

Location
California, USA

Description
PLC control panel for a specialised wine filtration system

Features
Stainless steel food-grade enclosure
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC and Schneider HMI
Full remote access capability over the Internet

Scope
Design, construction, programming, remote commissioning.

Vanella Pastueriser

Location
Sydney, New South Wales

Description
PLC control panel for an automatic pasteurising system, for treating milk before use in cheese manufacturing. Automatic control of control of system flush and CIP processes was also incorporated.

Features
316 food-grade stainless steel enclosure
Omron PLC and 10" HMI
Control of 28 valves via ASi network
Full remote access and control functionality via 3G network

Scope
Design, construction, programming, and onsite and remote commissioning and integration.

Gelato Messina
Icecream Production System

Location
Rosebery, New South Wales

Description
PLC control panel for an ice-cream production system

Features
316 food-grade stainless steel enclosure
Omron PLC and 10" HMI
SEW VSDs

Scope
Design, construction, programming and onsite and remote commissioning and integration

Aussie Growers Juice Pasteuriser

Location
Yarra Valley, Victoria

Description
PLC control panel for a juice pasteurising system.

Features
316 food-grade stainless steel enclosure
Omron PLC and 8" HMI
Control of 16 valves via ASi network
Full remote access and control functionality via 3G network

Scope
Design, construction, programming, and onsite and remote commissioning and integration.

Cerebos Foods - Bottle Cooling System

Location
Seven Hills, New South Wales

Description
PLC control panel for a process bottle cooling line

Features
316 stainless steel enclosure Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC and PanelView HMI SEW VSD’s

Scope,
Design, construction, programming, onsite commissioning and integration.

Nestle - Smoothie Mixer

Location
Toowoomba, Queensland

Description
PLC control panel for a smoothie mixing plant

Features
316 food-grade stainless steel enclosure Allen-Bradley MicroLogix PLC and PanelView HMI Programmable recipe control

Scope
Design, construction, programming, onsite and remote commissioning.

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Do you design and build everything in-house?

Most definitely. Our qualified staff conduct all our design, drafting, engineering, board building, programming and testing here in Bendigo VIC.

Do you have the production capacity to complete my project on time?

With ample space and lean, modular production lines, we can quickly respond to increases in demand – allowing us to take on any size of development with ease. See here for more details.

Do you build power distribution boards/main switchboards?

Generally no. We’re laser-focused on industrial control systems, particularly motor and process control and PLC/HMI systems. We don’t generally build main switchboards or DB’s except as part of a larger control switchboard.

How long does it take to design & build a control panel?

How long is a piece of string? In general terms, design time is around 1-2 weeks. Build time from your approval of our design is typically between 4-10 weeks, depending on the size of the project. Need a project fast-tracked? No probs. Our operational systems and lean production lines mean we can expedite a project with ease.

Can you also do field wiring and/or general electrical contracting?

Typically no. Our prime focus is to become the best in the world at design, manufacture and programming of control panels and switchboards for projects and customers all over Australia. While we offer onsite commissioning and hold an electrical contracting licence, we don’t usually provide field installation or general contracting. Our comprehensive drawing pack provided with every board makes it easy for any industrial sparky to conduct installation and field wiring.

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