Clayton Controls, Inc. is a California-based industrial automation solutions provider and automation component distributor headquartered in Santa Ana. Established in 1967, the company has decades of experience helping manufacturers specify, integrate, and implement automation technologies for machine control, motion control, robotics, sensing, pneumatics, vacuum systems, connectivity, and industrial safety. Clayton Controls serves customers through locations in California and Arizona and combines automation product distribution with technical support, systems integration, and custom control-panel services.

The company provides a broad range of factory automation products and engineering solutions. Its portfolio includes PLCs, HMIs, motion-control systems, servo motors and drives, variable-frequency drives, industrial robots, collaborative robots, machine-vision systems, sensors, safety devices, pneumatic components, vacuum equipment, conveyors, I/O systems, connectors, power supplies, and industrial networking technologies. Clayton Controls also works with manufacturers and automation technology suppliers to help customers select components appropriate for specific machine and production requirements.

Clayton Controls operates a UL 508A Panel Shop that provides custom control-panel services ranging from built-to-print projects to complete design and fabrication. Its capabilities include custom control panels, junction boxes, and larger multi-bay enclosures. The company also maintains an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system covering the manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and motion-control products and assemblies.

The company has also expanded its automation demonstration and training capabilities through an Automation Lab featuring collaborative and industrial robots, single- and multi-axis systems, machine vision, identification and measurement technologies, material-handling demonstrations, palletizing, and conveyance solutions. The facility can be used for proof-of-concept work, troubleshooting, hands-on demonstrations, and training.

Clayton Controls is therefore suitable for manufacturers and industrial organizations looking for automation components, robotics, motion control, machine vision, pneumatic and vacuum systems, industrial connectivity, custom control panels, and automation engineering support.