OSCO Controls

A lot of industrial equipment still does its job well, but without any real visibility into how it’s performing day to day. By integrating legacy systems with modern control technology, facilities can start tracking performance in real time.

Specifying control panels for hazardous locations carries real consequences. In our latest blog, we walk through what engineering and operations teams need to get right from the start: Hazardous location compliance starts with the right decisions early in the process.

For this project, OSCO engineered a custom control panel with integrated PLCs and sensors to manage automated locking pins & monitor lift status in real time. This level of control helps accurate positioning and verified locking at every stage.

If your control system is becoming harder to support, maintain, or modify it may be time to evaluate where it stands in its lifecycle. Our latest blog walks through five warning signs of PLC obsolescence and what they can mean for long-term reliability and modernization planning.

If your control system is creating delays, requiring constant manual input, or limiting visibility into what’s happening on the floor, it may be time to take a closer look. These are common signs that your operation has outgrown its current setup.

Every operation comes with its own challenges, workflows, and priorities. Custom control solutions are built to align with those realities, supporting clear communication between systems, operators, and equipment while allowing room for growth as demands change.

In our latest blog, we break down how custom control panels support more connected, scalable warehouse automation systems. When multiple vendors, protocols, and equipment types are involved, standard panels can create communication and expansion limitations.

Outdated control panels can quietly limit your operation’s reliability, safety, and data visibility. Modern manufacturing demands control systems built for real-time insight, energy efficiency, and connectivity.

Modern control panels are reshaping the way industries approach safety, efficiency, and integration. In our newest blog, we explore the real-world innovations driving that change fail-safe mechanisms, energy management features, and architectures that grow with your operations.

OSCO Controls is proud to be part of the Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo on October 9th at the OKC Fairgrounds – Bennett Event Center. We’re showcasing how our custom panels, automation systems, and UL-certified solutions support oil & gas operators.

For material handling experts, OSCO delivers control solutions designed to make equipment simple to use and safe to operate. We build thousands of panels each year that support conveyors, lifts, and other critical systems across industries.

Today’s e-commerce facilities need conveyor systems that can sort, route, and adapt in real time. We cover how PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs create smarter workflows, how predictive monitoring prevents downtime, and how scalable designs prepare facilities.

What does better automation really mean? At OSCO, it's the difference between reacting to issues and getting ahead of them. Our equipment is engineered to keep production steady, reduce uncertainty, and adapt as your operation grows.

Custom control panels are essential for keeping complex automation systems running efficiently across key industries. In our latest blog, we break down how OSCO Controls supports safer, smarter operations with engineered control solutions.

Working together with Autoquip, OSCO Controls developed the control system behind a custom hydraulic bridge designed for industrial use, supporting both forklift traffic and train crossings with smart automation, built-in safety checks, and minimal manual input.

Many warehouses are operating with outdated or fragmented control systems. OSCO breaks down how custom solutions bring everything into one streamlined platform, centralizing equipment management, enabling real-time monitoring, and simplifying future upgrades.

Many facilities are overdue for an upgrade not because their equipment isn’t capable, but because their controls are holding them back. OSCOs smarter control systems are built to bridge that gap, making it easier to manage complexity, reduce downtime, and future-proof operations.

Material handling systems must meet strict safety standards, and OSCO’s controls are built to do exactly that. Our panels include lockout protection, real-time fault monitoring, and emergency shutoffs, designed to safeguard workers and equipment in high-risk environments.

OSCO’s automated wire finishing machine by Rittal enhances precision and consistency across every panel build. By reducing manual labor and cutting production hours it allows us to take on more complex jobs without compromising accuracy.

Manual and automated control systems each offer different advantages for material handling, depending on your goals, scale, and complexity. Our latest blog outlines the key differences, when to consider upgrading, and how the right control solution can impact efficiency.