Harsh Manufacturing & Processing

Industrial Computing & ATEX-Certified Systems

Industrial Computers provides high-resilience systems engineered to bridge the gap between heavy machinery and digital intelligence.

From IP69K washdown-rated displays to explosion-proof controllers, our solutions ensure continuous uptime and edge intelligence in environments defined by dust, moisture, extreme vibration, and hazardous chemical exposure.

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Industrial Computing for Harsh Manufacturing & Processing

In the heart of the factory or the volatility of a chemical plant, standard IT hardware is a liability. Industrial Computers provides high-resilience systems engineered to bridge the gap between heavy machinery and digital intelligence.

From IP69K washdown-rated displays to ATEX-certified controllers, our solutions deliver high-speed processing in environments defined by dust, moisture, vibration, and chemical exposure.

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Built for the Modern Factory Floor

Industrial environments present a unique set of stressors that demand specialised engineering:

  • Ingress Protection (IP): Complete sealing against fine particulates, high-pressure water jets, and corrosive cleaning agents.
  • Hazardous Area Compliance: Systems designed for ATEX/IECEx Zone 2/22, preventing ignition in explosive gas or dust atmospheres.
  • Thermal Endurance: Fanless cooling systems that dissipate heat through high-fin-count heat sinks, eliminating the risk of fan failure in greasy or dusty air.
  • Legacy & Modern Connectivity: Seamless integration of modern high-speed I/O with legacy RS-232/422/485 and CANbus protocols.
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Technical Focus: OT Resilience & Connectivity

We provide the “Operational Technology” (OT) backbone for Industry 4.0, ensuring data flows reliably from the sensor to the cloud.

HMI & Panel PCs

Our Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions feature PCAP multi-touch screens designed for use with industrial gloves. Available in stainless steel or aluminium housings, these units are the primary interface for operators in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and heavy manufacturing.

ATEX & IECEx Certified Computing

For oil, gas, and chemical processing, we provide specialised systems that meet stringent safety standards. These units feature non-sparking components and hermetically sealed enclosures to ensure safe operation in potentially explosive atmospheres.

OT Cybersecurity & PLC Integration

  • Hardware-Level Security: Integrated TPM 2.0 and secure boot to protect the integrity of your industrial control system (ICS).
  • Network Isolation: Dual or triple independent LAN ports to physically separate the machine network from the corporate WAN.
  • Protocol Conversion: In-built support for Modbus, PROFINET, and EtherCAT to unify disparate factory systems.
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Solutions by Industrial Sector

Sector Specific Stressor Recommended Hardware
Food & Beverage High-pressure washdowns (IP69K). 316L Stainless Steel Panel PCs.
Chemical & Pharma Corrosive vapours & ATEX Zones. Explosion-proof Embedded Controllers.
Heavy Manufacturing High vibration & metal shavings. Fanless Rugged PCs with MIL-STD-810.
Warehousing Wide temperature & mobile shock. Vehicle-mounted terminals for Forklifts.
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Predictive Maintenance & Edge Intelligence

We enable Predictive Maintenance by deploying high-performance edge nodes directly onto the production line. These systems process vibration and thermal data in real-time, identifying potential failures before they lead to costly downtime. By processing this data at the edge, you reduce latency and eliminate the cost of sending raw data to the cloud.

Engineering for Longevity

Industrial projects require stability. We guarantee Long Lifecycle Support, typically providing the same hardware specification for 7 to 10 years. This prevents the “driver chaos” and software re-validation costs associated with frequent consumer-grade hardware updates.

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Industry Updates & Product Information

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