Security cameras · Manufacturing
Manufacturing security cameras
Rugged cameras for production floors, docks and yards, on a network kept separate from your machines.
The short answer
WCC designs and installs manufacturing security cameras for plants, production floors, docks and yards across Southern California: cameras rated for dust, heat and vibration, high-bay coverage that reaches the floor, and a camera network kept separate from production systems. Installed cameras typically run $900 to $3,000 each.
Coverage
Where plants need coverage
| Area | What we design for |
|---|---|
| Production floor | High-bay cameras aimed to cover aisles and workstations from 30 to 50 feet |
| Docks and receiving | Where most theft, damage and injuries happen |
| Yards and perimeter | Low-light and thermal cameras, gates and license plates |
| Hazardous areas | Cameras rated for the area's hazardous location classification |
| Restricted areas | Controlled rooms, tool cribs and inventory cages, tied to access control |
Specification
Matching the camera to the environment
Ratings
Housings rated for dust and washdown where needed, and temperature ranges that fit the space.
Mounting
Vibration-resistant mounts near presses, conveyors and heavy equipment.
Lighting
Cameras chosen for mixed lighting, glare and dark corners of large buildings.
Network
Keeping cameras off the production network
Cameras on the same network as machines and controllers compete for bandwidth and add risk. We put cameras on their own segmented network, so video never slows production and a compromised camera can't reach your operational systems. See networking.
Platforms
Platforms we install
Avigilon, where WCC is an Elite Plus partner, Verkada, Rhombus, Axis and Hanwha. The right choice depends on camera count, retention and whether you want cloud or on-premises recording. See the warehouse camera buyer's guide and camera cost guide.
How it works
How a plant project runs
Walk
Ceiling heights, dust, heat and hazardous areas documented zone by zone.
Survey
Design
Camera models, aim and network chosen for each location.
Design
Install
Scheduled around production, then trained and documented.
Install
FAQ
Manufacturing camera questions
How much do manufacturing security cameras cost?
Typically $900 to $3,000 per camera installed, depending on model, mounting height and environment.
Can you cover high-bay production floors?
Yes. We choose camera types and aim them to cover the floor from 30 to 50 foot mounting heights.
Do you install cameras in hazardous locations?
Yes, using cameras rated for the area's hazardous location classification.
Will cameras slow our production network?
No. We put cameras on a separate network segment from production and OT systems.
Can you work around production schedules?
Yes. We schedule installation around shifts and shutdowns.
Which platforms do you install?
Avigilon, where we're an Elite Plus partner, plus Verkada, Rhombus, Axis and Hanwha.
Related
Related guides and services
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Tell us about your facility, and we'll design coverage zone by zone.