By retrofit, it is understood the modernization or expansion of existing vacuum systems and equipment (usually older and off-line).
For existing systems, retrofit can be more advantageous than replacing it with new equipment. By replacing obsolete components and adding modern technologies, systems are updated to current standards.
The main advantage for customers is the modernization of the equipment, with significantly lower productivity and costs compared to the acquisition of a new equivalent system. The basic structure of the machine is preserved and, in the case of large equipment, the high cost of new foundations is avoided..
In addition, Retrofit allows you to maintain certifications and approvals that could not be obtained from a new equipment.
Main measures of retrofit
- Replacement of components without spare parts available
- Automation update (eg PLC and supervision systems)
- Exchange of materials for versions with better performance
- Use of frequency inverters for greater energy efficiency
main benefits
- Increased productivity and performance
- Reduction of operating and maintenance costs
- modernization of control and automation systems
- greater energy efficiency
- Extension of equipment life
- Adaptation to new processes and technologies
