Yes, Sir, no electronic control. just hardwired with some DPDTs and push-hold on/off buttons. i'll upload circuit diagram after few hours as i reach office.Normally there should be no problem of grounding the frame of the motors, check for continuity between motor power and frame.
Also for a semi-commercial machine, especially in this application, I would seriously consider a linear supply for motor control particularly.
Is the control for the machine mainly hard-wired devices? i.e., no electronic control?
The wiring looks messy and can affect the operation, do you have a decent schematic of the control? (should be the first thing in line).!