Why Choose Cretek for Panel Building?
Industrial-grade fabrication, rigorous testing, and seamless integration with your automation systems.
SANS 10142 Compliant
All panels designed and built to South African wiring standards with full inspection and testing documentation.
Pre-Commissioned Panels
Every panel undergoes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) before dispatch — reducing on-site commissioning time.
Integration Ready
Panels pre-configured for Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP — plug-and-play connection to your control system.
Quality Components
We use Schneider, Siemens, ABB, Weidmuller, and Phoenix Contact components for reliability and long service life.
As-Built Documentation
Complete documentation package: electrical schematics, panel layouts, terminal schedules, cable schedules, and test certificates.
Nationwide Delivery
Panels delivered and commissioned on-site across South Africa — from Gauteng to mining operations in the Northern Cape.
Panel Building Capabilities
From concept design through fabrication, testing, and site commissioning — we deliver industrial-grade control panels for every application.
Control Panel Design & Fabrication
Custom industrial control panels designed to client specifications and SANS 10142 standards. Full electrical schematics, component selection, panel layout, wiring, and labelling.
MCC Panels & Motor Control
Motor Control Centres (MCCs) for集中 motor management — including VFD panels, soft starter panels, direct-on-line (DOL) starters, and star-delta configurations for industrial motor loads.
Distribution Boards (DBs)
Main distribution boards, sub-distribution boards, and final DBs for industrial, commercial, and mining applications. Designed for safety, accessibility, and future expansion.
PLC-Based Control Panels
Integrated PLC control cabinets with Siemens S7-1200/1500, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, and Delta AS series controllers. Pre-wired and tested before site delivery.
HMI & SCADA Integration Support
Panels pre-configured for HMI mounting, SCADA connectivity, and industrial network integration. Terminated for Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP protocols.
Testing, Commissioning & Documentation
Full Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), wiring continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, functional testing, and as-built documentation delivered with every panel.
Request Engineering Approval for Your Panel Build
All panels are engineering-verified before fabrication to ensure reliable installation and reduced commissioning delays. Submit your project for review — we respond within 1 hour.
SANS 10142 compliant • In-house design • Nationwide delivery
Types of Control Panels We Build
We fabricate a comprehensive range of industrial control panels for diverse applications and environments.
PLC Control Cabinets
Floor-standing and wall-mounted cabinets housing PLCs, I/O modules, power supplies, and networking equipment. Designed for industrial environments with IP54-65 protection.
VFD & Drive Panels
Variable frequency drive panels for motor speed control — including bypass contactors, line reactors, DC chokes, and braking resistors for smooth motor operation.
MCC (Motor Control Centre)
Modular motor control centres with withdrawable buckets for DOL starters, VFDs, and soft starters. Main busbar systems rated up to 630A with full fault-level rating.
Distribution Boards
Three-phase and single-phase distribution boards with MCBs, RCDs, surge protection, and metering — designed for industrial, commercial, and mining power distribution.
Marshalling & Junction Boxes
Field marshalling cabinets and junction boxes for I/O termination, cable transition, and signal conditioning — with terminal blocks, isolators, and surge suppression.
Control Desk & Console Panels
Operator control desks and console panels with integrated HMIs, pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, and emergency stops — ergonomically designed for plant floor operation.
Our Panel Building Process
A structured engineering process from requirements through design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Requirements
Load schedule, I/O count, environmental conditions, cable entry requirements, and client specifications reviewed.
Design
Electrical schematics, panel layout, component selection, thermal analysis, and CAD drawings produced for client approval. Engineering validation ensures panels are fabrication-ready before production begins.
Fabrication
Panel assembly, wiring, labelling, busbar installation, and glanding carried out by qualified panel builders.
Testing & Delivery
FAT, continuity testing, IR testing, functional testing — then delivery, installation, and SAT on site.
Why Cretek for Panel Building in South Africa?
Cretek is a South African industrial control panel builder with experience across mining, manufacturing, water treatment, energy, and chemical sectors. We design and fabricate PLC control cabinets, MCC panels, VFD drive panels, distribution boards, and operator console panels — all built to SANS 10142 standards and integrated with your automation systems.
Our panel building service covers the full lifecycle: electrical design and schematic creation, component selection and procurement, panel fabrication and wiring, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, on-site installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Every panel is delivered with comprehensive as-built documentation including electrical schematics, panel layouts, terminal schedules, and test certificates.
We serve clients across Gauteng, Johannesburg, Boksburg, Pretoria, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and nationwide — from small distribution boards to large multi-cabinet MCC installations. All our panels are built using quality components from Schneider, Siemens, ABB, Weidmuller, and Phoenix Contact, ensuring reliability and long service life in demanding industrial environments.
Panel Building — Frequently Asked Questions
What types of control panels does Cretek build?▼
We design and fabricate PLC control cabinets, MCC panels, VFD and drive panels, distribution boards (DBs), marshalling boxes, operator console panels, and custom control desks — for mining, manufacturing, water treatment, energy, and general industrial applications.
Do you comply with South African electrical standards?▼
Yes. All our panels are designed and built to comply with SANS 10142-1 (The Wiring of Premises), SANS 10142-2 (Medium Voltage), and relevant SANS/IEC standards for industrial control panels. We also comply with client-specific specifications and OEM requirements.
Can you integrate panels with existing PLC or SCADA systems?▼
Absolutely. We pre-configure panels for seamless integration with Siemens (TIA Portal, Profinet), Allen-Bradley (EtherNet/IP), Delta (Modbus TCP), and other platforms. Panels are terminated, labelled, and tested to match your existing control system architecture.
What is the typical lead time for a custom control panel?▼
A standard PLC control cabinet typically takes 2-4 weeks from design approval to delivery. Larger MCC panels or complex multi-cabinet systems take 4-8 weeks. We provide a firm delivery schedule at the proposal stage and can accommodate urgent requests where possible.
Do you provide on-site installation and commissioning?▼
Yes. Our panel building service includes delivery, on-site positioning, cable termination, and full commissioning support. We also provide operator training and as-built documentation for all panels.
Submit Project for Engineering Review
All panels are engineering-verified before fabrication to ensure reliable installation and reduced commissioning delays. Submit your project specifications and our engineering team will respond within 1 hour.
Engineering-reviewed before fabrication to reduce installation risk and commissioning delays.