Retrofit by Abraham Automation GmbH
What does retrofit mean?
Retrofitting is the modernization or upgrading of existing machines, systems or production facilities with new technologies and components in order to improve their performance, efficiency and reliability.The aim is to bring older systems up to the latest technical standard without replacing them completely.
This involves integrating modern control systems, sensors, actuators, software solutions or safety devices into existing machines.
Another decisive advantage of retrofitting is the conservation of resources and the promotion of sustainability, as existing hardware components continue to be used and only the necessary parts are replaced. This not only helps to reduce costs, but also to minimize waste and environmental impact. Retrofitting is therefore a smart and sustainable solution for making older systems fit for the future – economically, environmentally friendly and efficient.
A retrofit can be carried out on everything from individual components to entire systems.
Possible applications
Increasing energy efficiency
Replacing old motors and drives
with more energy-efficient modelsInstallation of energy management systems to monitor and optimise energy consumption.
Integration
of renewable energy sources (e.g. solar
(e.g. solar or wind energy) to reduce energy consumption from the grid.
Digitalisation and upgrade
Retrofitting sensors and IoT technologies for real-time monitoring and control of processes.
Introduction of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for better control and monitoring of production facilities.
Integration of robotics and automation solutions to increase productivity and reduce labour costs.
Improving production capacity and quality:
- Upgrading control systems (e.g. with PLC or DCS systems) for better control and fine-tuning of production processes.
- Replacing outdated production machinery with modern, more efficient equipment.
- Introduction of quality control systems to improve product quality and reduce waste.
Increasing system security
- Retrofitting safety systems such as emergency stop switches, surveillance cameras and access control systems.
- Integration of fire protection and detection systems to improve fire safety.
- Replacement of machine panelling and protective devices to increase employee safety.
- Replacement of obsolete or worn parts with modern components that offer a longer service life.
- Extension of service life and reliability
- Replacement of obsolete or worn parts with modern components that offer a longer service life.Optimisation of maintenance and servicing processes
What we offer
Retrofit of industrial plants offers a future-oriented and economical alternative to purchasing new equipment. Through targeted modernization measures, existing machines and systems can be adapted to current requirements in order to increase efficiency, quality and sustainability. Abraham Automation GmbH is your competent partner for the optimization and expansion of your production facilities. Our retrofit services include the analysis, planning and implementation of tailor-made solutions to maximize the performance of your systems – cost-efficiently and sustainably.
Analysis of existing PLC control programs (Siemens Simatic S5, Beckhoff, Codesys etc.)
- Modernization and replacement of control systems and hardware (e.g. Siemens S5)
- Optimization of cycle times, assembly processes and quality by expanding the software and hardware
- Expansion of software interfaces and connection to higher-level systems (e.g. BDE, ERP, MWS.)
- More economical solution through cost-efficient conversion and modernization instead of new acquisition
- State-of-the-art machine safety – integration of new controls, scanners, robots or safety technology
- Improved availability of spare parts by replacing old components Existing hardware such as drives can continue to be used
- Analysis of the service life of safety components
Retrofit for Safety – consulting and planning for the replacement of safety components
what we can do for you
Martin Ruhland, is our retrofit specialist. With over 30 years of experience in this field.
Together with long-standing employees and customers, and the experience of the last 30 years, we are now facing up to future challenges.
‘Abraham Automation will continue to develop innovative automation services from a wealth of experience. In this way, we are laying the foundations for ‘Industry 4.0’ in the second generation.’
Abraham Automation GmbH
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