Hulling & Shelling Automation
In recent years, PCA has been involved with several almond hulling/shelling operations in order to update old and outdated control systems, as well as introduce
Welcome to Pacific Coast Automation
Your Complete Automation Solutions Provider.
WHO IS PCA?
Pacific Coast Automation, Inc., is a full service systems integration firm, including a UL508A and UL698A (for hazardous locations) listed panel assembly facility, providing control system engineering services from conception to design for a variety of industries. Due to our vast knowledge and experience, along with our partners that provide actual field installation services, we can provide our customers with solutions pertaining to a stand-alone application or provide seamless integration across multiple platforms. We provide a competitively priced product without sacrificing quality.
Disclaimer: Pacific Coast Automation, Inc. (PCA) does not provide ANY field installation services of any kind. We work closely with a select few highly trained licensed & insured companies that perform all electrical and mechanical installation services for our customers.
WHAT WE DO
UL508A & UL698A Control Panel Design/Assembly
PCA provides its customers with complete turnkey industrial control panel assembly, from electrical design to final testing. We are UL508A & UL698A listed, which means that all of our work is held to the highest standards as set forth by UL. Our company has a proven track record in panel assembly, catering to a variety of industries. Along with our partners licensed to do actual field installation, what you get in the end is a complete package.
Electrical/Controls Engineering Consulting
We provide a variety of consulting services, such as design studies, instrumentation specification, process control, process optimization, etc.
PLC & SCADA/HMI Programming Services
Providing solutions for a multitude of platforms and vendors, PCA has many years of experience in dealing with a variety of controls solutions.
Project Management
There are occasions where some customers don’t have the time to coordinate electrical and controls contractors on specific tasks of a project. This is where PCA is a valuable resource, keeping the project running smoothly and on time.
Onsite Startup Support
No matter where your facility is located, PCA can provide on-site startup programming support, whether it be for a system designed by PCA or some other outfit.
Remote Support
At PCA, we employ many remote support solutions, such as VPN via cellular or standard Internet connections. Through secure tunnels, we are able to provide this support at a fraction of the cost of actually being onsite at your facility.
OUR SOLUTIONS
Process Control
Process control is one of those areas that really takes someone with the expertise and patience to provide a solution to a customer that works
Plant Utilities
For the most part, utilities at the plant level are usually the most taken for granted. When you need to use a hose, a drop
Water/Wastewater Treatment
For many plants and municipalities, water and wastewater treatment is one of those “necessary evils” that must be addressed. As new regulations crop up every
Packaging Line Integration
In the world of Food and Beverage packaging, there are many vendors which provide a variety of solutions. These OEM’s typically sell their systems without
Clean-in-Place (CIP)
One of the most overlooked pieces required for Food and Beverage facilities is the Clean-in-Place (CIP) system. Due to the vast requirements by Federal, State and
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PCA Featured in Almond Advantage Magazine
PCA was recently featured in Almond Advantage magazine, which is a bi-monthly publication produced by the Almond Alliance of California. Click here for a link
March 15, 2021
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PCA is Now an Ignition Gold Certified Integrator
PCA is proud to announce that we are now Gold Certified in Ignition, which is the leading SCADA platform on the market today. We have
November 20, 2020
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PCA Becomes Almond Alliance Associate Member
We’re happy to announce the PCA has recently become an associate member of the Almond Alliance of California. This is an important step in our
November 20, 2020
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Case Study – Almond Hulling & Shelling Facility
Location: Manteca, CA Challenge An almond hulling and shelling facility, located in the Central Valley, has been operating for years by manually operating equipment utilizing
September 23, 2020
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Site Update
For all of our visitors, we are undergoing a site update which includes a purging of our user database. If for any reason you have
April 26, 2019
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Utilizing Microcontrollers and SBC’s in Industrial Automation Projects
In a world of inexpensive SBC’s (single board computers) and small microcontrollers, such as Arduinos, it has become extremely easy and affordable to tinker with
December 12, 2018
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