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Bespoke Thyristor Controllers & Custom SCR Power Control Solutions
Custom Power Control Solutions for Industrial, HVAC, OEM & Specialist Applications
United Automation designs and manufactures bespoke thyristor (SCR) controllers for a wide range of industrial, commercial, OEM and specialist applications.
When a standard thyristor controller does not meet your requirements, our engineers can design a custom SCR power controller around your specific electrical, mechanical and control requirements.
The bespoke design can be tailored to different current and voltage ratings, phase configurations, load types, control signals, firing methods, feedback systems, cooling requirements, dimensions, enclosures and protection features.
From low-power applications to high-power and high-current systems, United Automation can develop a thyristor controller to suit your application.
For bespoke thyristor controller enquiries, please contact our team to discuss your requirements.
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What Is a Bespoke Thyristor Controller?
A bespoke thyristor controller, also known as a custom SCR power controller, is a power-control device designed specifically for an application’s electrical and operational requirements.
Unlike an off-the-shelf controller with fixed specifications, a bespoke thyristor controller can be developed around requirements such as:
- Required voltage and current
- Single-phase, two-leg or three-phase operation
- AC or DC output
- Phase-angle or burst-fire control
- 0–10 V or 4–20 mA control
- Constant-current or other feedback
- Load characteristics
- Cooling requirements
- Enclosure dimensions
- Mounting arrangements
- Protection and monitoring
- OEM equipment integration
In simple terms: the controller is designed around the application rather than the application being forced to fit a standard controller.
Bespoke Thyristor Controller Features
Our custom thyristor and SCR power-control solutions can be designed with a combination of technical features to suit the application.
Flexible Current & Voltage Ratings
Controllers can be designed for the required current and voltage rating, from low-power applications to demanding high-current systems.
Single-Phase & Three-Phase Solutions
Depending on the application, we can design:
- Single-phase thyristor controllers
- Two-leg thyristor controllers
- Three-phase thyristor controllers
- Other application-specific configurations
Flexible Control Signals
Custom controllers can be designed to work with different control systems, including:
- 0–10 V
- 4–20 mA
- Potentiometer
- Digital control
- PLC interfaces
- Temperature controllers
- Other application-specific signals
Different Firing Methods
The power-control strategy can be selected according to the load and application, including:
- Phase-angle control
- Burst-fire control
- Zero-cross control
- Other application-specific firing methods
Custom Mechanical Design
The physical design can be adapted to suit:
- Available installation space
- Enclosure dimensions
- Mounting requirements
- Terminal configuration
- Cable entry
- Cooling arrangements
- OEM equipment
Examples of Bespoke Thyristor Controllers
United Automation can design different types of thyristor and SCR power-control systems depending on the application.
These include, but are not limited to:
High-Power 2-Leg Thyristor Controller for HVAC Applications
A bespoke 2-leg thyristor controller designed for high-power HVAC applications requiring controlled electrical power regulation.
3-Phase Burst-Fire Thyristor Controller – Up to 80 A
A three-phase burst-fire thyristor controller designed for applications requiring controlled power switching and regulation, with configurations available up to 80 A.
Single-Phase DC Rectifier with Constant-Current Feedback
A bespoke single-phase DC rectifier incorporating constant-current feedback for applications requiring controlled and stable DC current.
High-Power 3-Phase Thyristor Controller
A high-power three-phase thyristor controller designed around the electrical and control requirements of demanding industrial applications.
These are examples of bespoke designs and are not a complete list of our capabilities.
Other current ratings, voltages, configurations, control methods, feedback systems and mechanical arrangements can be considered according to your application.
Please call for bespoke variation and price.
Applications
Bespoke thyristor controllers can be designed for a wide range of industrial power-control and electrical applications.
Industrial Heating:
Industrial furnaces, Industrial ovens, Kilns, Drying systems, Process heating, Resistance heating, Infrared heating, Specialist heating equipment.
HVAC:
HVAC heating systems, Air-handling equipment, Commercial heating, Industrial HVAC systems, Electrical heating elements, Specialist HVAC equipment.
Industrial Machinery:
Manufacturing machinery, Production equipment, Automated machinery, OEM equipment, Specialist machines, Process-control equipment.
Power & Process Control:
AC power regulation, DC rectification, Industrial power supplies, Process heating, High-power electrical loads, Transformer-fed applications, Specialist power-control systems.
OEM & Custom Equipment:
Bespoke thyristor controllers can also be designed for OEM equipment and machinery manufacturers requiring an integrated power-control solution that cannot be achieved with a standard product.
Designed Around Your Technical Requirements
A bespoke thyristor controller can be developed around the specific characteristics of your system.
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Requirement |
Possible Options |
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Current |
Application-specific |
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Voltage |
Application-specific |
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Phase |
Single-phase, 2-leg, three-phase or other |
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Output |
AC or DC, depending on design |
|
Control Signal |
0–10 V, 4–20 mA, potentiometer, digital or other |
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Firing Method |
Phase-angle, burst-fire, zero-cross or other |
|
Feedback |
Current, voltage, temperature or application-specific |
|
Load |
Resistive, inductive, heating or specialist |
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Cooling |
Natural, heatsink, forced-air or application-specific |
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Protection |
Application-specific |
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Enclosure |
Standard or custom |
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Dimensions |
Customer/application-specific |
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Mounting |
Application-specific |
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Integration |
PLC, BMS, temperature controller, OEM equipment or control panel |
The final technical specification is determined during the engineering design process based on the application and operating requirements.
Why Choose a Bespoke Thyristor Controller?
A standard controller may not provide the exact combination of power rating, control, feedback, dimensions, cooling or protection required by your system.
A bespoke solution can be considered when you need:
- A non-standard voltage
- A specific current rating
- High-power operation
- A particular phase configuration
- AC or DC output
- A specialist control signal
- Phase-angle or burst-fire control
- Constant-current feedback
- Custom enclosure dimensions
- Specialist cooling
- Integration with existing equipment
- An OEM-specific design
- Replacement of obsolete equipment
- A solution that is not available as a standard product
Bespoke Thyristor Controller Design Process
1. Requirements: You provide your application and technical requirements.
2. Engineering Assessment: Our engineers review the electrical, mechanical and control requirements.
3. Bespoke Design: The thyristor/SCR controller is designed around the application.
4. Manufacture & Testing: The completed solution is manufactured and tested to the agreed specification.
5. Application Integration: The controller can then be integrated into your machinery, control panel or industrial system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bespoke thyristor controller?
A bespoke thyristor controller is a custom-designed SCR power controller developed around the voltage, current, load, control and mechanical requirements of a particular application.
Can United Automation design a custom SCR controller?
Yes. United Automation designs bespoke thyristor/SCR controllers for industrial, commercial, OEM and specialist applications.
What current and voltage ratings are available?
The current and voltage rating can be application-specific. Our engineers assess the electrical requirements and design the controller accordingly.
Can you design single-phase and three-phase thyristor controllers?
Yes. Bespoke designs can include single-phase, two-leg and three-phase configurations, depending on the application.
Can you design a burst-fire thyristor controller?
Yes. Burst-fire/zero-cross and phase-angle control can be considered depending on the load and control requirements.
Can you design a DC thyristor rectifier?
Yes. United Automation can design bespoke solutions such as a single-phase DC rectifier with constant-current feedback, depending on the application requirements.
Can you design a thyristor controller for HVAC applications?
Yes. Bespoke thyristor controllers can be developed for HVAC heating and other high-power HVAC applications, including specialist two-leg configurations.
Can you design a high-power thyristor controller?
Yes. United Automation provides high-power and high-current bespoke thyristor solutions, with the final rating determined by the electrical and application requirements.
Can you manufacture a controller to specific dimensions?
Yes. The mechanical design, including dimensions, mounting, enclosure and cooling arrangements, can be tailored to the application where required.















