
ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING FOR AUTOMATION
DESIGN SERVICES
ALL OF THE PACKAGES CAN INCLUDE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR PROJECT

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES
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PLC programming
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Programming of HMI's both Rockwell Allen-Bradley and Wonderware systems
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DCS programming
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Historical data collection software
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Report generating software
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Installation and startup support

ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION DESIGN PACKAGES
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Electrical drawings (both CAD and --PDF available)
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Pull sheets
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P&ID generation from flow diagrams
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Panel Design
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Parts specifications (BOM)
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Demolition packages
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Installation and startup support
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One line drawings
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Scope of Work
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Functional Descriptions/Sequence of Operation
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Device Layouts - Plan and/or elevation views of equipment and line control devices
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Line interconnection diagrams

DEVICE AND PANEL PROCUREMENT
Devices we can provide:​
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All panel components (terminals, fuses, fuse holders)
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An extensive assortment of electrical/electronic devices
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Completely pre-built electrical control panels
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Field device and Equipment Tags
OTHER SERVICES
Field Service - We offer support services for automation equipment.
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Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) support - In the past we have accompanied our clients to the OEM's facility to assist in the assessment of the equipment. In addition to this, we have also arrived onsite before our client to assist the OEM in preparation for the clients visit and testing.
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Networking - We can assist with both plant wide and machine level network development.
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Custom Equipment - We would be happy to provide equipment customized to fit your needs. For example, we have provided bottle indexing equipment for cap torquing, bottle spacing, and other purposes. In addition, we can provide bottle cap detection (sensor and camera based) and open flap detection for cartoning and case packing equipment. Local installation is available.

ABOUT
Plainfield Automation Corporation (PAC) is an electrical system integration company that was started in 2008 by David Goulding after many years working for a large food manufacturer followed by four years working with a system integration company. Over the next few years the company grew and in 2011 incorporated. In 2014 PAC expanded into the chemical controls industry. In 2017 we moved into our new offices in Joliet, IL.
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At Plainfield Automation we have experience in both the food and chemical industries and can provide the necessary services whether you are upgrading existing systems or installing entirely new systems. Additionally, we can provide the necessary services from the initial design stages of a project through the completion and startup stages or what ever portion of these services is required.
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We have significant experience in handling both dry and liquid products and have worked with both in processing and packaging applications.


PROJECTS

Some examples of larger projects include providing electrical engineering design, control programming as well as electrical control panels and field devices for:
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A large soft water, DI and RO system for a local Factory.
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Two complete automated liquid filling lines
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High speed dry product packaging lines
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Large warehouse package handling systems
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OEE automated integration with multiple automated packaging systems
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Data collection systems
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Replacement of obsolete process and packaging control systems
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Bulk handling system design and upgrades
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Personnel and product safety projects
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Plant network development

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CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, please call: (815) 955 1362 or fill out the following form
Our Office
Employment
To apply for a job with Plainfield Automation Corporation, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: plainfieldautomation@pacorp.biz