by Hale Engineering | Aug 14, 2026 | Case Studies
Hale Engineering completed an industrial OT network survey after frequent shutdowns were linked to an unlabelled, undocumented network. Engineers traced every network cable, identified connected devices and IP addresses, and produced a clear network diagram and...
by Hale Engineering | Jul 16, 2026 | Case Studies
Incineration plant control system upgrade projects are often driven by ageing equipment, repeated faults, poor circuit selectivity and limited visibility across critical plant systems. A single failed sensor, damaged cable or shared fuse can cause unexpected...
by Hale Engineering | Jun 30, 2026 | Case Studies
This case study shows how Hale Engineering Consultancy & Services Ltd supported a client with a critical industrial automation fault affecting a legacy Siemens 505 PLC, WinCC Explorer SCADA, flow metering system and weighing instrumentation. The work focused on...
by Hale Engineering | Jun 30, 2026 | Case Studies
Removing redundant equipment from a live incineration plant can be technically demanding, especially when redundant equipment remains connected to operational systems. In older industrial plants, legacy cabling, historical modifications and equipment changes can...
by Hale Engineering | May 28, 2026 | Case Studies
This case study looks at the successful delivery of a major control system upgrade for an industrial incinerator, where long-term reliability, safety and operational resilience were critical. The goal was to replace a 30-year-old Mitsubishi PLC system with a fully...
by Hale Engineering | May 28, 2026 | Case Studies
This incinerator control system upgrade case study explains how control system risk can build over time across incineration and industrial process sites. It does not always appear suddenly; it often develops through repeated drive faults, ageing protection devices,...
by Hale Engineering | May 12, 2026 | Case Studies
This case study looks at the successful delivery of a critical electrical upgrade at a high-capacity industrial incineration plant, where reliability, safety and operational continuity are essential. The goal was to modernise the plant’s ageing electrical...
by Hale Eng | Mar 5, 2026 | Case Studies
A client approached our engineering team with a critical safety concern involving the monitoring and control of negative pressure within their ventilation system. The requirement was highly specific: the system needed to detect negative pressure values reaching –70 Pa...
by Hale Eng | Dec 2, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
Modern plants depend on automation that works flawlessly — but when it’s time to upgrade, many organisations underestimate just how complex, high-risk, and interdependent their control systems really are. A PLC or SCADA upgrade isn’t just swapping hardware. It affects...
by Hale Eng | Nov 4, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
In industrial operations, a well-maintained PLC system is the difference between smooth production and unexpected downtime. But as systems age, even the most reliable controllers can develop issues that impact safety, efficiency, and performance. Yet for many small...
