Control Systems

Control systems have been at the centre of the operations of Henry Williams Limited since our very earliest days, though the nature and application of those systems have changed enormously over the years.

The company was formed in 1883 to manufacture control and signalling equipment for the rapidly expanding railways network. In the 1950s the advent of Solid State Electronics moved the field of control systems into new territory, we have continued to set the pace ever since, providing a wide range of systems for the control, monitoring and recording of industrial processes in both the public and private sectors.

In addition to our work in control systems, we also design, manufacture, install and commission a wide range of products for the railways and highways industries, as well as offering a comprehensive forgings service.

Today, we are a versatile and multi-skilled engineering business, based in Darlington in premises occupying almost 10,000 square metres and on a site covering 4 hectares in total. We can call on advanced electrical engineering, forging and fabrication technology, as well as first class design and project management expertise, to meet the ever-advancing control and automation needs of a wide range of market sectors.

THE FULL SERVICE OR ANY PART OF IT
Henry Williams Limited has the ability, experience and resources to handle any control systems project from concept to commissioning, taking in all of the following:

  • System design, engineering and procurement
  • Manufacturing, testing and inspection
  • Installation, commissioning and training.

However, we also have the flexibility to step into a project at any stage, according to the customer’s needs.

PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS FOR VARIED APPLICATIONS
We manufacture a wide range of off-the-shelf products but can also produce bespoke designs to meet specific customer specifications.

Our diverse experience includes production of all types of control panels from small one-off process control panels and telemetry outstations, to extensive mosaic mimic panels. We can also handle any scale of project, from simple relay logic control systems to highly complex computer based control and information systems.

The fields in which our expertise has been put to use include a wide range of petrochemical, process and heavy industries.

A TRACK RECORD THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES
Our products and services have helped many of the biggest names in industry achieve the levels of control and automation they need. Their status and reputation provide us with the best testimonial we could wish for.

The following list is merely a selection of the major companies who have turned to Henry Williams Limited for help:

Alstom Power
Conversion Limited
Corus
AMEC
British Nuclear Group
Balfour Kilpatrick
Tetley
Network Rail
AMCO
West Engineering

The full range of Henry Williams Limited products and services are detailed in a series of data sheets which are available on request. This list presents an at a glance guide to the extensive contribution we are making in the field of control systems.

SERVICES:

System integration
System design
PLC programming
Project management
Manufacturing
Testing and inspection
Installation
Commissioning
Training

PRODUCTS:

Control panels
Control desks
Mimic diagrams
Consoles
PLC control panels
Feeder pillars
Distribution cubicles
Motor control centres