Controls and Drives Ltd

Controls and Drives Ltd Formed in 1990, Controls & Drives Ltd is a specialist provider of Industrial Control & Automation products and solutions.

We enable equipment and processes to operate automatically and efficiently. The CDL product portfolio has been developed to meet the demands of modern-day factory automation and industrial control solutions. We are incredibly proud of our distributorship agreements with some of the industries most prestigious component manufactures. These include Mitsubishi Electric, Pilz, Phoenix Contact, and Rit

tal, not to mention our status as the only Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Partner available in the Midlands. Our technical help desk is on-hand to offer experienced, knowledgeable guidance to assist in solution design or component selection. We have documented hundreds of on-site visits and can apply this knowledge directly to your query. Alternatively, you can browse our data library for the latest product information in both printed and electronic formats. At CDL, we understand that however suitable the product is, ultimately it's the application that determines a successful solution. So we have dedicated the last five years to create an online engineering resource that assists our customers in their purchasing decisions. For the latest product news visit our blog: www.cdluk.com/blog

Or to see what solutions we can offer your business visit our website: www.cdluk.com

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How quickly can your teams identify machine issues?When a machine issue occurs, the speed of identification is just as i...
25/06/2026

How quickly can your teams identify machine issues?

When a machine issue occurs, the speed of identification is just as important as the fix itself.

- How quickly can teams identify issues?
- Visibility supports uptime
- Real-time diagnostics improve efficiency

Without clear visibility at device level, engineers often spend valuable time locating the source of a fault before resolution can begin.

Improved diagnostics and connected systems help reduce this delay, supporting faster recovery and improved operational efficiency.

Find out more >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w15xb0

Modern automation demands speed, flexibility and reliability. The Mitsubishi Electric MX Controller is designed to help ...
24/06/2026

Modern automation demands speed, flexibility and reliability.

The Mitsubishi Electric MX Controller is designed to help machine builders and manufacturers achieve greater operational efficiency through integrated control, real-time data handling and simplified system management.

Learn how unified automation platforms are helping reduce engineering complexity and support smarter production in our latest article >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w161m0

Reactive vs proactive maintenanceMaintenance strategies have a direct impact on operational efficiency. Relying on react...
23/06/2026

Reactive vs proactive maintenance

Maintenance strategies have a direct impact on operational efficiency.

Relying on reactive maintenance often means action is only taken once failure has already occurred.

With connected diagnostics and IO-Link enabled devices, maintenance teams can move towards a more proactive approach based on real operational data.

Find out more >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w156T0

Smart decisions are easier when the right information arrives at the right time. How do you make sure your team has the ...
22/06/2026

Smart decisions are easier when the right information arrives at the right time.

How do you make sure your team has the insights they need?

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vvpR50

Knowing that something has gone wrong is not enough, knowing what has gone wrong, and where, is what reduces downtime.- ...
18/06/2026

Knowing that something has gone wrong is not enough, knowing what has gone wrong, and where, is what reduces downtime.

- Visual alerts improve awareness
- Faster operator response
- Reduced troubleshooting time
- Clear machine status communication

Visual indication systems and connected diagnostics help bridge the gap between machine events and operator response.

Technologies such as IO-Link enabled beacons and smart signalling devices help make machine status instantly visible on the shop floor.

Find out more >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w13vk0

Smarter manufacturing relies on connected, high-performance control systems. The Mitsubishi Electric MX Controller bring...
17/06/2026

Smarter manufacturing relies on connected, high-performance control systems.

The Mitsubishi Electric MX Controller brings sequence, motion and network control together in one integrated platform, helping manufacturers simplify architecture, improve responsiveness and support scalable automation strategies.

Discover how integrated control technology is helping improve efficiency across modern production environments >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w0hQ40

Downtime starts before machines stopIn many production environments, downtime doesn’t begin with a failure, it begins wi...
16/06/2026

Downtime starts before machines stop

In many production environments, downtime doesn’t begin with a failure, it begins with small, unnoticed issues.

- Minor issues escalate unnoticed
- Poor visibility delays response
- Faster alerts reduce disruption
- Early diagnostics improve uptime

When warning signs aren’t visible at the right time, problems are only addressed once production is already affected.

Improving visibility is often the first step in preventing unplanned downtime.

Find out more >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w13xJ0

Great performance starts with clear visibility. What area of your operation would benefit most from better data? https:/...
15/06/2026

Great performance starts with clear visibility.

What area of your operation would benefit most from better data?

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vvrVD0

Modern safety architectures are helping manufacturers simplify machine integration, reduce commissioning times and impro...
12/06/2026

Modern safety architectures are helping manufacturers simplify machine integration, reduce commissioning times and improve visibility across production lines, all while maintaining the highest levels of protection.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w1YLY0

Are your devices providing useful operational data?Many systems today are still running with limited visibility at devic...
11/06/2026

Are your devices providing useful operational data?

Many systems today are still running with limited visibility at device level.

- Are your devices providing useful operational data?
- Visibility improves decision making
- Connected systems support smarter maintenance

If the only information available is whether a device is “on” or “off”, there may already be hidden inefficiencies within the system.

Improving data access is often the first step towards improving overall efficiency.

Find out more >> https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w0hSG0

Address

Unit 1 Victoria Mills, Fowke Street
Rothley
LE77PJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441162339555

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