Hytrol Expands with Second Facility in Arkansas
Custom Controls Engineering
Controls engineering built around system performance.
Effective controls help material handling systems operate as a coordinated whole. They provide visibility into system performance and support efficient product flow.
Hytrol’s controls engineering team develops solutions for conveyor, accumulation, sortation, and automation applications, helping connect equipment, operators, and software into a unified system.
Hytrol designs custom controls systems that connect equipment, operators, and software throughout the facility. Capabilities include controls architecture development, PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and network integration. Our team has experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs and VFDs, Ignition SCADA, and integration with warehouse management (WMS) and warehouse control (WCS) platforms. Additional capabilities include control narratives, I/O definitions, controls documentation, and system integration planning.
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Hytrol provides turnkey controls solutions for conveyor, accumulation, and sortation systems, supporting projects from initial design through startup and commissioning.
By combining controls expertise with decades of material handling experience, Hytrol helps simplify complex automation projects. The result is a scalable, maintainable solution built for long-term performance.
Capabilities:
Controls architecture development
PLC programming
HMI
SCADA
Network integration
Applications
Hytrol’s controls engineering solutions support conveyor, accumulation, sortation, manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution applications across a variety of industries. Controls are designed to support reliable operation across a variety of material handling environments while providing the flexibility needed to adapt as operational demands change.
Customized for Your Application
Every material handling system has unique requirements. Hytrol’s controls solutions are designed to support a wide range of applications, equipment configurations, communication requirements, and operational goals. Whether applied to a standalone conveyor line or a fully integrated distribution operation, controls can be tailored to meet specific operational needs. Solutions are designed to support future growth, system modifications, and expansion.
While Hytrol specializes in conveyor and sortation automation, the controls engineering team can also support broader industrial automation applications. This includes integrating third-party equipment and technologies to meet unique project requirements.
System Integration & Communication
Modern material handling systems depend on seamless communication between equipment, controls, operators, and higher-level software platforms. Hytrol develops controls architectures that support integration across conveyors, sortation equipment, scanners, HMIs, PLCs, and existing plant systems.
From network design and device communication to HMI, SCADA, and software integration, controls are engineered to help equipment operate as a coordinated system rather than individual pieces of technology. Hytrol has experience integrating with warehouse management (WMS) and warehouse control (WCS) platforms. These integrations help coordinate product flow, equipment operation, and system visibility across the facility.
Startup & Commissioning
Controls engineering support extends beyond system design. Hytrol assists with factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), startup activities, controls validation, and troubleshooting before a system enters production.
These services help verify communication, functionality, and overall system performance. They also help identify potential issues early and support a smoother transition from installation to operation.
Ongoing Controls Expertise
Material handling systems evolve over time, and controls systems must evolve with them. Hytrol provides ongoing controls expertise to support troubleshooting, upgrades, system optimization, and future expansion initiatives. Whether modifying an existing system, improving performance, or planning for growth, Hytrol helps operations adapt to changing requirements. Our team can assist with system updates, performance improvements, and long-term controls strategy as operational needs change.
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