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Solution Control Systems Mission Statement
Solution Control Systems is committed to provide the best service in control panel

At Solution Control Systems we design, assemble and wire custom control panels, control systems, motor control centers, switch-gear, instrument skids, shacks, electrical buildings for industrial, oil & gas, manufacturing, waste-water, HVAC, mining, forestry, agriculture and commercial. Generally we fabricate and package listed panels but not limited to;
PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA panels, HMI integration/design, Soft starter panels, Lighting control panels, power distribution panels, protection panels, relay interfaces, terminal boxes, generator panels, marshalling cabinets, operator stations & consoles. VFD packaging for any application and any environment is our specialty and we can package these panels faster than any of our competitors in town. These packages are available in type 1, type 12, type 3R, and type 4/4 X, explosion proof and purge cabinets for HVAC, pump jacks submersible pumps, conveyor systems, and crushers. Depending on the application, these packages consist of isolation mean, current protection, thermal management, harmonic mitigation, surge protection, isolation and bypass capability. We also supply all sort of panels for hazardous locations for division and zone systems. These panels range from explosion proof panels to purge panels to intrinsically safe component panels to Increased safety and hermetically sealed component panels. Due to our experience, skilled workforce, procedures in place, fabrication and testing equipment, quality control, Safety, In house stock, product application knowledge, OEM contract pricing, negotiations, direct and multiple suppliers we are best suited for all your control system integration needs, with best quality, pricing and on schedule delivery. We also supply loose VFDs, soft starters, reactors, Dvdt filters, harmonic filters, compact PLC’s and electrical enclosures at very competitive pricing

10/16/2026

40HP VFD panels on Friday Factory Floor!!

Hey everyone! Take a look at these beautiful VFD panels we just finished building here at Solution Control Systems!

These are 600V 40-horsepower, NEMA 12 VFD panels c/w fl**ge mount breaker handles for robust and hassle-free door interlock, ground fault and ground check relay and terminal strips for easy customer connections built for a mining application.

Whether you need a simple motor starter, a soft starter, or a challenging motor control application we've got you covered!

At Solution Control Systems, we design and manufacture custom motor control solutions and power distribution equipment for industrial applications.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

10/09/2026

5kV Load Break Switch on Friday Factory Floor! ⚡

Here is a 5kV 600A load break switch, freshly packaged in a 3R enclosure.

It is equipped with double doors, a sloped roof, and internal heaters for Alberta’s harsh weather. The switch auxiliary contacts are wired to terminal blocks and indicating lights for live status.

Are you looking for any LV or MV custom electrical equipment, switchboards or switchgear? We are here to listen and get started quickly to meet your project timeline.

Let us bring innovation, expertise and support to your next project! Reach out to us to schedule a free consultation, whether in-office or on-site.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

10/06/2026

Mechanical Lugs vs Compression Lugs on tech Tuesday

Pros:
• One lug takes care of a range of cables
• Easy to source, most distributors carry these
• No special compression tool, no mis-matched die
• You can see the conductor. It is pretty open for Inspection;
Cons:
• The entire cable connection is under one set screw, and hoping torque was done right
• A great possibility to damage cable strands under the set screw — that's why no fine strand cable is allowed under a typical mechanical lug
• It relaxes. Aluminum especially — metal creeps under sustained clamping load.
• These terminations are not vibration friendly.

Pros:
• Tight and permanent. Nothing to re-torque, and a clean look
• Contact resistance is lower and stays lower.
• It shrugs off vibration and thermal cycling.
• Recommended for fine strand cables — pick the size as per manufacturer catalog
• Die number imprints to prove which die was used;
Cons:
• Compression tool and lug-matching dies needed
• One shot. Wrong lug, wrong die — cut it off and start again
• Depending on the cable size, it could be hard to find
• Some of the lugs don't have an inspection window to verify the cable end was pushed in the barrel all the way

Let me know what I missed…

09/25/2026

⚡ Fast-Paced Switchboards on Friday Factory Floor 🚚⚡

Now we have standard modular designs for quick orders, with major parts in stock so assembly starts shortly after the order — getting you a 4–6-week lead time.

In special cases we can make arrangements to send the structures and frames ahead, so they can be placed and cables pulled, with the breakers sent after to complete the assembly. It lets you get the work done before the breakers show up.

Competitive pricing, fast lead times, and more support than you'd expect.

From Data centres to commercial distribution, industrial applications, we deliver tailored solutions with quality and speed. Built to UL 891, CSA C22.2 No. 244 and CSA C22.2 No. 31. Book a visit to experience a demo in our shop.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

📩 [email protected]
📞 403-720-0277
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🔧⚡ Equipment Nameplates – Tech Tuesday ⚡🔧Today’s topic is something we see on virtually every piece of custom electrical...
09/22/2026

🔧⚡ Equipment Nameplates – Tech Tuesday ⚡🔧

Today’s topic is something we see on virtually every piece of custom electrical equipment — the equipment nameplate.

Even though electrical standards specify minimum nameplate and marking requirements, in the real world you’ll find all kinds of nameplates — different materials, sizes, layouts, and significantly different levels of information.

Depending on the equipment, applicable standard, certification, and inspection process, the nameplate requirements can also be interpreted and enforced differently. Some shop listings and inspection processes have very specific nameplate criteria, while others leave considerably more flexibility.

The photos below show a few examples of equipment nameplates with quite a bit of variation in the information provided.

- What do you think about the nameplate development process?
- Should electrical equipment nameplates be more standardized?
- What information do you consider essential?
- Should nameplates include only the minimum required information, or is more detail beneficial for the end user and future maintenance?
- What differences have you seen between manufacturers, standards, and inspection authorities?

Share your experience in the comments. I’m interested to see what others in the industry are doing.

09/18/2026

Generator Connection Boxes on Friday Factory Floor!

Here are heavy duty generator connection boxes with colorful camloks for 600V 4800 amps for a data centre project.

Are you facing lead time issues to procure materials and source custom engineered products?

We are fully integrated to handle challenging and fast paced projects

📩 [email protected] | 📞 780-485-9944

⚡🔧 DC Circuits Through Series Contacts – Tech Tuesday 🔧⚡Do you know why DC loads are sometimes powered through multiple ...
09/15/2026

⚡🔧 DC Circuits Through Series Contacts – Tech Tuesday 🔧⚡

Do you know why DC loads are sometimes powered through multiple contacts wired in series, even when each individual contact is already rated for the required voltage and current?

The images show real-world examples where DC coils for large contactors are controlled through multiple contacts of control relays (pilot contactors) wired in series.

🤔 Why use multiple contacts instead of just one?
⚡ What happens when the contacts open and interrupt a DC load?
🔧 What advantages do multiple contacts in series provide?

👉 Let’s discuss the advantages of this design and why you may see it used in heavy-duty DC control applications.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

09/11/2026

🔧⚡ Bus Duct Boxes Ready for Paint on Friday Factory Floor! ⚡🔧

Here are quite a few metal boxes ready for the paint shop after fabrication and welding for a data centre project.

As usual, these projects are under tight time constraints and require a lot of personalized support and coordination to keep everything on schedule and make the project successful.

Solution Control Systems and our star team are fully geared to handle these types of fast-paced and challenging projects.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

Rethinking Push-To-Test Pilot Lights on Tech Tuesday💡 As you know push to test lights are required when you could prove ...
09/08/2026

Rethinking Push-To-Test Pilot Lights on Tech Tuesday💡
As you know push to test lights are required when you could prove the light functionary by pressing the button.

Push-to-test operators get the job done, but they come with real trade-offs:
❌ Higher component costs per light
❌ Complex door wiring (running separate power and routing through dedicated NO/NC contacts)
❌ Time-consuming testing—operators have to press every single light individually

We streamlined this process by designing and building an 8-channel DIN-rail mounted Lamp Test Module.

With this compact solution:
✅ Power is centralized—run a single power line to the module and land your light outputs.
✅ Test all panel lights instantly using a single, remote master pushbutton.
✅ Troubleshoot faster with onboard diagnostic LEDs right on the DIN rail. It reduces panel build time, cleans up wire trunking to the door, and lowers total hardware costs.

Have a custom control panel challenge or looking to optimize your enclosure layout? Let’s connect and talk through your application.

📩 [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

09/04/2026

🔧⚡ More 5kV Junction Boxes on Friday Factory Floor! ⚡🔧

Here are a couple of stainless-steel, 5kV, 600A Medium Voltage Junction Boxes with dead-front protection, completed and ready to ship! Built for demanding industrial applications, these junction boxes provide a safe, robust, and practical solution for medium-voltage cable connections and distribution.

Whether your project requires low-voltage or medium-voltage power distribution, control, or power systems, we deliver tailored solutions built to meet your exact project requirements.

Have a unique application or tight project timeline? Bring us your requirements and let’s discuss a solution.

📩 Send your inquiries to [email protected]
📞 780-485-9944 — book a free in-office or onsite consultation
🌐 www.solutioncontrols.ca

Address

15835 145 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T6V0H8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17804859944

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