Industries
Pendant delivers automation solutions across diverse industries and applications. From material handling to process control, our expertise spans the full spectrum of industrial automation — helping businesses operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Proven Experience in Conveyor Control and Automation
Pendant's first conveyor handling project began in 2011. At that time, fewer than 3% of our projects involved conveyor systems — but strong results and exceptional feedback from conveyor system integrators and end users quickly showed we had found our niche.
Since then, we've made conveyor handling automation a top priority. Today, more than 60% of Pendant's total revenue comes from designing and delivering conveyor control systems for a wide range of industries.
When you partner with Pendant, you're working with a team of experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges of material handling. We design control systems that align with your project vision — systems that are reliable, scalable, and built to perform.
Seamless Integration Across OEMs
Pendant has extensive experience interfacing our control systems with conveyor equipment from a variety of OEMs. We also work with control components from multiple suppliers, though the majority of our systems utilize Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) or Siemens PLCs for dependable performance and support.
Our ability to integrate with diverse hardware and software platforms ensures your system functions seamlessly — whether we're working with existing infrastructure or building from the ground up.
Industries We Serve
Pendant has designed, built, and installed conveyor handling control systems for a wide range of sectors, including:
- Parcel Handling
- Logistics and Distribution Centers
- Retail Distribution
- E-Commerce Fulfillment
With more than a decade of hands-on experience in material handling automation, Pendant continues to deliver innovative, reliable conveyor control solutions that keep goods — and businesses — moving.
Conveyor Handling Systems
- Manual Sort
- Automated Sort
- High-speed Sorting, Merging, and Diverting
- Scanning – Bar-code, weight, dimensions
- Pick/Put to Light Interfaces
- Pick and Pass
- System Safety and E-Stops
- WCS/Middleware Programs
- HMI Customization
Precision, performance, and reliability — at every level of automation.
Motor Control
Motor control systems are at the heart of nearly every project we execute at Pendant. From simple on/off control to advanced Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) configurations, we design and implement reliable motor control solutions that power efficiency and uptime.
Our expertise covers all major motor control technologies, including:
- Soft starters and VFDs for smooth acceleration and energy savings
- Overload and protection circuits for operational safety
- Integrated motor control panels for streamlined field installation
Motor control is essential in conveyor handling systems, where precision and reliability directly affect throughput and system performance. Pendant's deep experience ensures your motors are optimized for both control and longevity.
Motion Control
Motion control systems play a critical role in high-performance industrial automation. Pendant designs and programs precision motion control solutions for a wide range of applications, including:
- Automated filling and dispensing systems
- Multi-axis positioning and synchronized movement
- High-speed packaging and material handling
With experience across nearly every major industry, we deliver motion control integration that enhances accuracy, repeatability, and productivity. Our systems are built on trusted platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and other leading automation suppliers.
Machine Control
Machine control systems bring together multiple control disciplines — including motion, flow, pressure, and temperature — to operate complex industrial equipment with accuracy and consistency.
Pendant has been designing and implementing custom machine control systems since the mid-2000s, combining advanced PLC programming with robust hardware design to deliver reliable, user-friendly automation.
Examples of our machine control applications include:
- Automated filling and batching systems
- Integrated process control for production lines
- Precision motion-based machine sequencing
Our machine control engineering approach focuses on flexibility, safety, and performance — giving you a control platform that's easy to maintain, expand, and adapt as your operations evolve.
Why Pendant
From motor control panels to multi-axis motion systems, Pendant provides complete, integrated automation solutions that work seamlessly together. Our team designs every system for reliability, scalability, and long-term performance — so your equipment runs efficiently today and is ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
Motor Control, Motion Control & Machine Control
- Motor Controls
- Motion Controls
- Machine Controls
Experience you can count on in pressure, temperature, and flow control.
Pendant's first process control projects involving pressure, temperature, and flow control systems began in 2008. Since then, we've developed extensive expertise in designing and implementing automated control solutions for the process industries, discrete manufacturing, and specialized applications such as aviation refueling systems.
Our experience spans a wide range of industries and materials, allowing us to tailor every control solution to the unique requirements of each process.
Industries We Serve
Pendant has successfully designed, programmed, and commissioned process automation systems for:
- Industrial adhesives
- PVC resin production
- Coffee blending and roasting
- Polymer roofing systems
- Food and beverage processing
- Cement manufacturing
- Essential oils and fragrance production
- Refractory material manufacturing
- Commercial printing and coating
- Drywall production
Reliable, Scalable, and Data-Driven
Our pressure, temperature, and flow control solutions are engineered for accuracy, repeatability, and reliability. By combining proven hardware platforms such as Rockwell Automation and Siemens PLCs with intuitive HMI design, Pendant delivers systems that help operators maintain product consistency, ensure safety, and optimize production efficiency.
From batching to blending, heating to cooling, or pumping to dispensing — Pendant provides the automation expertise to keep your process running smoothly.
Process Control Systems
- Temperature Controls
- Temperature Pressure Controls
- Flow Controls
Data Management
Turning system data into actionable insight.
Most traditional control systems store only limited historical data, often less than a day's worth, which restricts visibility into long-term performance trends. At Pendant, we take industrial data management further.
By integrating data historian software directly into your automation architecture, we enable true on-site data collection, storage, and analysis. This provides a richer, more comprehensive view of your system's performance over time, helping operators and decision-makers make informed, data-driven choices.
Our data management solutions can be implemented across any industry where Pendant provides automation and control systems, including manufacturing, logistics, process control, and material handling. Whether you're monitoring energy use, tracking production trends, or identifying system inefficiencies, we help you transform raw data into meaningful insights that improve efficiency, reliability, and profitability.
Key Benefits:
- Real-time and historical process data visualization
- Seamless integration with existing PLC and SCADA systems
- Scalable architecture for multi-site data management
- Improved diagnostics and predictive maintenance capability
- Secure local and cloud-based data storage options
With Pendant, your system data becomes more than just numbers — it becomes the foundation for smarter, more efficient operations.