For over 20 years, Scott Ragland, president of Ragland Automation, has been designing, building, and programming control systems for process and material handling operations. Under his leadership, the Ragland team has become expert in:
- Process consulting and planning for equipment integration.
- Control systems design, panel design and configuration.
- Control panel fabrication, from your design or ours.
- Precision PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems.
- Comprehensive installation, including all industrial wiring and electrical.
- Complete testing and training services.
- Repair, maintenance, and service for any automation control installation.
Ragland Automation will
enhance your processes by:
- Evaluating how automation improvements can provide operational benefits.
- Developing or enhancing automated controls for new equipment.
- Updating relay-controlled equipment to electronically-driven phasing.
- Integrating old and new equipment into a unified, electronically controlled automated system.
- Designing new automated systems to replace current manual processes.
An experienced system integrator, Ragland is proficient in a variety of control technologies including:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other advanced process controllers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Cutler Hammer, Modicon, Square D, GE Fanuc, Omron, Schneider Group, Rockwell, and IDEC.
- Motion Control Systems such as Ultra 3000, Ultra 5000, and Contrologix.
- HMI Touchpanels such as PanelView+, Allen Bradley, and others.
- DC and AC Drives, various manufacturers.
Comprehensive documentation. When Ragland develops your control system, we do more than design, program, install, and test. We write and provide detailed documentation that includes wiring schematics, process programs, and comprehensive operating instructions.
Automated solutions maximize productivity. Converging technologies have led to the increasing need for single-source providers of automation controls, programming, networking, and electrical solutions and products. Ragland Automation is uniquely positioned to provide the solutions needed from factory floor to the executive suite. Contact us to discover how Ragland Automation can maximize the efficiency and ease of operation at your facility.
Ragland Automation provides expert systems integration and automated control solutions for manufacturing, food processing, and process-control applications. We are adept at meeting the unique installation requirements for the food industry, enhancing manufacturing productivity, minimizing production disruption, and providing immediate, responsive service.
Manufacturing
Ragland Automation completed a trouble-shooting overview at the Husqvarna factory in Beatrice, Nebraska. In consultation with the original equipment manufacturer, Ragland Automation was able to fine-tune the automated controls to provide reliable, consistent operation.
Manufacturing
“We really like working with Ragland. Scott is friendly, open, honest, and very responsive to our needs. Ragland gets the job done right.”
Andy Rose
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Husqvarna
Beatrice, Nebraska
Food Processing
Ragland Automation is familiar with A.I.B. standards and other special requirements for food processing systems.
Food Processing
“Ragland asks the right questions and does their homework up front to develop a plan that keeps the focus on our goals. I’ve had other companies give me fancy solutions that were more costly and really would not work any better. I much prefer the Ragland approach.”
Jeff Gottwald
Project Manager
U.S. Foods
Lincoln, Nebraska
Process Control
At the wastewater treatment facility in Beatrice, Nebraska, Ragland Automation installed an automated control system for an alternating pump process which was previously done manually. This automation process assures task completion and reduces manpower requirements. In addition, the installation of frequency drives enhanced the ramp up process extending equipment life.
Process Control
“Whenever I have a project I call Ragland. They are here right away to discuss my needs. They are very responsive and offer a great value for the quality of work they do. I’ve been very pleased with everything they have done for me. I wish there were more service vendors as good as they are.”
Jack Robbins
Superintendent
Board of Public Works
Beatrice Wastewater Treatment Plant
Beatrice, Nebraska
Automation
The development of a programmable electronic system to control the operation of a single piece of equipment; the integration of multiple machines through a single control system to achieve well-coordinated operation.
Install and Automate Assembly Line
A Dixon mower assembly line was moved from one location to a new facility in Beatrice, Nebraska. Ragland Automation repaired, assembled, and installed the line, updating and synchronizing all component controls to create a smooth running line.
Enhance Speed And Functionality
Ragland added new components and installed a new PLC (programmable logic controller) on an existing assembly machine resulting in increased speed, improved reliability, and additional functionality at the Irwin Industrial plant in DeWitt, Nebraska.
Automate Manual Processes
At the Beatrice Wastewater Treatment Plant in Beatrice, Nebraska, Ragland Automation installed an automated control system for an alternating pump process which was previously done manually. This automation process assures task completion and reduces manpower requirements. In addition, the installation of frequency drives enhanced the ramp up process extending equipment life.
Automated Control Panels Simplify Operation
Control panels are easy to read and operate, simplifying automated process operations.
Expert Design To Install Services
The Ragland Automation team designs, manufactures, programs, and installs control systems for process and material handling operations. In addition, Ragland provides complete testing, training, and documentation for Ragland-developed systems as well as repair, maintenance, and service for any automated control installation.
Ready For Installation
Ragland President Scott Ragland standing by a completed food processing line control panel prior to installation at U.S. Foods in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Ragland Automation
211 Austin Street
Pickrell, NE 68422
Phone: 402-673-3455
Fax: 402-673-3565
Email: Scott@RaglandAutomation.com
Located just outside Beatrice, Nebraska, Ragland Automation serves Southeast Nebraska and adjacent locations in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. The Ragland team is well known for our flexible, responsive services. We do whatever it takes to meet your needs and get your project completed in a timely way.