A conveyor that will not start when the operator presses the button holds up everything behind it. A food processing factory faced exactly that with the electrical control panel running its conveyor system and associated production equipment.

The factory needed the control system checked and working before normal production could continue. Jarlam Electrics was engaged to diagnose the industrial control panel, fix the fault and confirm the system was safe to run.

Background

The factory required an electrical control panel to operate a conveyor system and associated production equipment. The panel needed to let operators start and stop machinery safely and reliably during production.

In food processing, a reliable control panel matters. When start/stop controls do not respond as expected, operators cannot run the line with confidence.

The Problem: A Control Circuit That Would Not Respond

  • The conveyor failed to start when the operator pressed the start button.
  • The control circuit was not operating consistently.
  • Incorrect or loose wiring could cause equipment malfunction and production downtime.
  • The factory needed the control system checked before normal production could continue.

The Solution: Control Panel Troubleshooting

Reviewing The Electrical Drawings

The work started with the electrical drawings, to identify the relevant control circuit before touching the panel.

Safe Isolation

The electrical supply was isolated and the workplace lockout/tagout procedure was followed.

Inspecting The Panel Components

The team inspected:

  • Wiring and terminal connections
  • Contactors
  • Overload protection
  • Control devices

Diagnosing And Fixing The Fault

Suitable test equipment was used to diagnose the control circuit fault. The faulty wiring connection was corrected, and any defective components identified during testing were replaced.

Testing Before Handover

  • Checked the operation of the start/stop controls and protective devices.
  • Tested the system under controlled conditions and confirmed the conveyor operated correctly.
  • Recorded the maintenance work and communicated the results to the supervisor.

The Outcome

The control panel operated correctly, improving production reliability and reducing the risk of further unplanned stoppages.

Industrial Control Panels With Jarlam Electrics

Jarlam Electrics designs, builds and services industrial control panels for manufacturers, including main control cabinets and remote I/O cabinets for production lines. See how we delivered a full food processing line installation, or explore our electrical automation services.

If a control panel is causing stoppages on your line, get in touch with the team to arrange control panel troubleshooting.