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First and foremost, RL Consulting Inc. is an engineering and technical consulting firm based in Muscle Shoals, North Alabama. We cater to clients close to home and all across the country, helping them tackle complex projects involving electrical controls design, project management, and more. But we’re also a certified Silver System Integrator of Allen-Bradley products […]

 In industrial automation, motion control integrators are highly skilled professionals or companies who design, implement, and optimize motion control systems in industrial settings. These expert technicians deploy motion control technologies (things like servo drives, motors, encoders, and other essential components) to make the movement and positioning of your machinery more precise. Whether it’s the […]

Industry and manufacturing are evolving rapidly, and like businesses everywhere, Alabama-based companies must find ways to streamline their operations, boost productivity, and enhance efficiency if they want to stay competitive. Programmable Logic Controllers have emerged as game-changers in achieving these goals. At RL Consulting Inc., we know this firsthand as a PLC programming company serving North […]

If you run a factory, a warehouse, a manufacturing plant, or even just a building with an HVAC system, partnering with an industrial automation provider like RL Consulting can supercharge your operations.  Here’s how. The Main Benefits Of Integrated Industrial Automation Systems integration specialists work with you to assess your needs, then they design and […]

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and processes being developed to improve efficiency and productivity. However, integrating new equipment into existing manufacturing systems can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to ensuring that the new equipment works seamlessly with the existing equipment. Here are some tips for overcoming equipment integration issues […]

In industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) are both popular choices for controlling and monitoring manufacturing processes. While both types of controllers are designed to perform similar functions, there are some key differences between the two that should be considered when deciding which one to use for a particular application. […]

Data from industrial operations is commonly obtained through devices such as switches, sensors, and input/output modules. This data can also be obtained through higher level devices such as remote terminal units (RTUs) and controllers. The data makes its way to a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system, whose primary function is data acquisition and […]

RL Consulting Inc. is an electrical control systems integrator based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama but serving the United States. Founded in 2003, we have almost 20 years of experience providing customers quality solutions in a variety of control systems. We work with various different industries including Pulp and Paper, Steel, Textiles, Automotive, Manufacturing and more. […]

Industrial automation would not be possible without control system integration. Factories, manufacturing plants, and many more depend on control system integration to operate daily. There are five critical factors involved in industrial control system integration, read more below.  Software Infrastructure Software infrastructure is important for system integration because modern automation systems need configuration, monitoring, AND […]

With the rise of automation, PLC controllers have become more popular than ever. PLCs are a good choice for a variety of reasons. A PLC controller is a programmable logic controller, which is a type of industrial automation device. PLCs are used in a wide variety of industries, from manufacturing to utilities. PLCs are programmable, […]