Industrial Automation PCB

PCBs for Industrial Automation and Control – PCB Trace

The manufacturing industry has transformed from being primarily manually controlled to one where automation has largely taken over. Improvements in technology have gradually brought over industrial automation and control for all types of industries including the manufacturing sector.

Industrial controls is a broad classification of various types of control systems that relate to instruments, equipment, controls, systems, and networks that automate, control, and operate industrial processes. There are multitudes of control systems that can effectively handle machines and systems electronically, based on various factors that depend on the industry and the application.

Industrial Automation and Control  PCB

A common factor that binds all types of industrial automation and control systems is the  printed circuit board. It forms the heart of all industrial machines and activities. A printed circuit board allows a working assembly of electronic components and is essential for functional control.

Industrial Automation and Control PCBs from PCB Trace

PCB Trace manufactures all types of printed circuit boards necessary for industrial automation and control. We offer:

Contact us today for any type of special PCB you require for your industrial automation and control.

Why PCB Trace?

PCB Trace is a US based printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly company utilizing industrial control systems and offering complete circuit board manufacturing and assembly services. In fact, PCB Trace is one of the world-leaders among PCB manufacturing and assembly companies. With a industry experience of over 20 years, we have been providing highly reliable and quality products to our customers in the electronic industry.

We manufacture and assemble printed circuit boards with fully automated equipment and machinery. Not only does this allow us to make our PCBs more effectively, but also make them more reliable in comparison to our competitors.

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Turnkey Services

Moreover, our customers can make use of our turnkey services to allow us to assemble their PCBs. We offer partial and full turnkey services.

In partial turnkey services, we manufacture the PCB, and accept the components given to us by our customers. We then purchase the rest of the components and assemble the board.

In full turnkey service, we manufacture the board as per the specifications provided by our customer, and proceed to procure all the components as specified by the customers’ BOM. We then proceed to assemble the components on the board.

With our state-of-the-art machinery and the latest manufacturing techniques, we offer high-quality, reliable boards to our customers.

Depending on our customer’s needs, we take up assembly of Through-Hole Type (THT) components or Surface Mount Type (SMT) components.

We use wave soldering machines for soldering THT components and reflow soldering machines for SMT components. We also use fully automated pick-and-place machines for mounting SMT components.

Standards for Industrial Grade PCBs

PCB Trace manufactures all PCBs conforming to International standards. Standards that we majorly follow are:

  • IPC-A-600: Acceptability Standard for Printed Circuit Boards
  • IPC-A-610: Acceptability Standard for Electronic Assemblies
  • IPC J-STD-001G:  Requirements for Soldered Electronic and Electrical Assemblies

We are a successful PCB manufacturer as we do more than simply focus on the specific details of the IPC standards. We embrace the standards in their entirety, so that we build our process on a solid foundation.

This allows us to catch even the smallest imperfections in manufacturing that others may overlook. We take into consideration processes such as PCBA handling for avoiding electrostatic discharges or ESD. We also take care of our work environment and personnel safety.

PCB Trace is a PCB manufacturer and assembler for Industrial automation and control systems that offers Class I, Class II, and Class III circuit boards.

Our boards conform to international environmental guidelines like RoHS and WEEE.

PCB Inspection and Testing

At PCB Trace, each printed circuit board we make undergoes very strict inspection. Some techniques we use for inspection and testing our PCBs are:

  • Automated Optical Inspection or AOI
  • X-Ray Inspection
  • First Article Inspection
  • Flying Probe Testing
  • Electrical Testing

Contact us today to talk to our experts. Learn more about partnering with us for your next project in industrial automation and control.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of PCBs does PCB Trace Technologies Inc. manufacture for industrial automation?

PCB Trace Technologies Inc. produces a diverse range of industrial automation PCBs, including single-Layer, Double-Layer, Multi-Layer, rigid, flexible, rigid-flex, metal core, high copper, HDI, high-frequency, Teflon, Rogers and high Tg PCBs. This wide variety enables us to cater to the various needs of the various industrial control applications. Irrespective of the complexity of your project we have the most appropriate PCB solution to you.

2. How does PCB Trace Technologies Inc. ensure the quality and reliability of industrial automation PCBs?

Our equipment and machines are fully automated which improves efficiency and reliability over manual operation. All our PCBs meet international standards i.e. they are in compliance with IPC-A-600/ IPC-A-610/ IPC J-STD-001G standards to ensure high quality and acceptability of your products. Such strict adherence assists us in detecting even the slightest manufacturing flaw that another company could just pass over.

3. What inspection and testing processes does PCB Trace Technologies Inc. use for its PCBs?

The PCBs are subject to rigorous checks such as Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray, First Article Inspection, Flying probe test and electrical testing. Tests ensure that all the boards are of the highest standard before they are shipped. We take pride in providing error-free boards in order to ensure your industrial control system will perform unerringly.

4. Can PCB Trace Technologies Inc. provide assembly services for industrial automation PCBs?

Yes we do provide partial/ full turnkey assembly services. Partially turnkey – we assemble boards with components provided by you and procure the remaining. In full turnkey we will take responsibility of the procurements of your BOM and complete the assembly. We have capability to mix both Through-Hole Technology (THT) and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly processes to suit your needs.

5. Why should customers choose PCB Trace Technologies Inc. for industrial automation PCB manufacturing?

Over 20 years expertise makes us deliver highly reliable and quality PCBs with modern manufacturing technology all under the same roof. Our services and focus on quality ensure that risks are minimized on your project and that the time-to-market is also reduced. In addition, we have live engineering support as well as compliance with environmental directives such as RoHS and WEEE, which add another level of assurance to the process.

6. How can customers get an instant quote or consultation for industrial automation PCBs?

You can simply upload your design documents via our website and you will get an in-time quote. The elite team at PCB Trace Technologies Inc. can also assist with recommendations and improvements of your PCB layout and projects. Please contact us any time to get an idea how we can collaborate in your next industrial automation project.
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We can now ship 100 production panels of 18"x24" in 5-7 working days for 2 to 10 layer designs.

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