Industrial Automation Controls Systems

Industrial facilities need control systems that are reliable, efficient, safe, and easy to monitor. At IR Process, we design and supply industrial automation control systems that support the process layout after it has been defined.

Our team provides electrical controls, PLC programming, SCADA development, HMI design, industrial networking, system integration, and data-driven process optimization. Where appropriate, AI-assisted analytics can be incorporated to improve monitoring, predictive maintenance and maintenance planning.

 

Industrial Process Automation Services

Industrial processing systems are a good fit for automation and AI because they are built around measurable process data, equipment behavior, and engineering calculations. IR Process develops PLC-based and AI-supported automation systems tailored to each operation.

Our automation services help collect historical process data, generate alarms and notifications, track trends, and provide operators with actionable information, monitor system performance, and use that information to keep equipment operating as designed.

Services include:

• SCADA Systems – Hardware and software used to collect, monitor, and analyze process data in real time.
• HMI Design – Operator screens and dashboards used to monitor equipment, adjust settings, and control systems.
• PLC Integration – Programming and connecting PLCs with equipment, sensors, drives, and software.
• Remote Monitoring – Systems that allow operators and maintenance teams to monitor equipment and process conditions remotely.
• Industrial Networking - Configuring communications between PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, remote I/O, drives, and plant networks.
• Field I/O Design & Instrumentation selection
• Panel Design & Supply
• Motor Control & VFD Integration
• Safety device integration & system commissioning

Industrial Automation Platforms

IR Process works with common industrial control platforms used in processing facilities. Our team supports PLC programming, system development, and control system integration using platforms such as:

• Allen-Bradley MicroLogix
• CompactLogix
• ControlLogix
• Siemens
• And other industrial control platforms
  Industrial Networking Protocols
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus TCP
• Profinet
• OPC UA
• Remote I/O

Industries We Serve

IR Process designs and supports industrial automation control systems for a wide range of processing industries, including:

• Chemical
• Building materials
• Glass and ceramics
• Tire and rubber
• Food and feed
• Foundry
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics and polymers
• Power generation
• Wastewater and sludge treatment

Why IR Process

For more than 40 years, IR Process has worked with facility owners and operators across North America to provide process engineering, design-build, and automation support.

We approach each project with an engineering-first mindset. Our team evaluates the process, equipment, controls, and operating requirements before recommending a system. The goal is to provide a practical automation solution that meets the facility’s needs and performs reliably in the field.

IR Process supports automation projects from design through implementation, with accountability for system performance, equipment selection, and integration.

Contact IR Process to learn more about our industrial automation control systems or request a quote for your next project.