B.W. Clark | A Tavoron Division
Industrial Automation Products in West Columbia, SC
B.W. Clark has supplied South Carolina manufacturers with industrial automation products since 1968. Its main office and distribution center is in West Columbia near Sunset Boulevard and I-26, central to every region of the state.
Account managers work from offices across South Carolina, and an in-house engineering department helps customers select and apply sensors, controls, drives, motors and safety products.
B.W. Clark, West Columbia
104 Corporate BlvdSte 416
West Columbia, SC 29169
- Phone
- (803) 779-2690
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
What We Do in West Columbia
Automation products, stocked and supported from the B.W. Clark distribution center.
Sensors and Detection
Photoelectric, fiber optic, proximity, modular and limit-switch style sensors for detection and positioning.
Controls and Operator Terminals
PLCs, operator terminals, timers and counters that run and monitor machines.
AC Drives and Motor Controls
Variable frequency drives and motor controls that set speed and save energy.
Electric Motors
Industrial motors and accessories for pumps, fans, conveyors and machine builds.
Mechanical Drives
Gearboxes, reducers and power transmission components matched to the motor and load.
Machine Safety
Safety light curtains, safety controllers and interlocks that protect operators.
Industrial Networking
Bus-level components, Ethernet switches and connectivity that tie the plant floor together.
Application Engineering
In-house engineers who answer technical questions and help select the right product.
South Carolina Communities We Serve
The West Columbia distribution center and account managers across the state cover every region of South Carolina.
The Midlands
- Columbia
- West Columbia
- Cayce
- Lexington
- Irmo
- Chapin
- Blythewood
- Orangeburg
- Sumter
The Upstate
- Greenville
- Spartanburg
- Anderson
- Greer
- Rock Hill
Lowcountry and Pee Dee
- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Summerville
- Florence
- Myrtle Beach
South Carolina Industries We Support
South Carolina builds vehicles and tires, makes textiles and fibers, and processes food, paper and chemicals. Each depends on reliable sensors, drives and controls.
Products Available Through West Columbia
Sensing, control, drive and safety products from the B.W. Clark distribution center.
Automation Work From the Tavoron Group
B.W. Clark customers have the engineering resources of the Tavoron group behind them.
Pet Food Production
Sensors and an HMI Replace Manual Gap Checks
Vibration on a high-volume canning line kept pushing the gap between cans out of spec, and operators had to measure it with calipers and adjust by hand in a dusty plant.
Tavoron engineers installed IO-Link sensors and an IO-Link master with a sealed IP67 operator terminal, programmed to show the gap as a green or red gauge so operators can adjust before a problem starts.
Manual caliper checks are gone, downtime from improper spacing is down, and the customer is planning larger automation upgrades.
"The new gauging system gives us confidence in our changeovers and saves time."Maintenance Manager, pet food manufacturer
B.W. Clark Leadership
Sean Brown
President, Seltrol and B.W. Clark
Sean Brown, President of Seltrol, Inc. and B.W. Clark, brings more than a decade of experience in industrial automation and distribution. Trained as a mechanical engineer, he has spent his career in sales and operational leadership roles in the automation and controls industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Clemson University.
West Columbia Location Questions
Where is B.W. Clark located?
104 Corporate Blvd, Ste 416, West Columbia, SC 29169, near Sunset Boulevard and I-26. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Did B.W. Clark move?
Yes. After 52 years in the same building in Columbia's Congaree Vista, B.W. Clark moved to its new West Columbia location, with the same team and service.
Do you serve customers outside the Midlands?
Yes. Account managers are based across South Carolina, so the Upstate, Lowcountry and Pee Dee all have local coverage.
Can someone help me choose the right drive, sensor or safety product?
Yes. B.W. Clark's in-house engineering department answers technical questions and helps select and apply products for your machine or process.