Retrofits & Repair
If you have an existing machine that isn’t meeting your needs, our team of electrical and mechanical engineers is here to help.
Recommissioning Custom Machines
Finally, our customer contacted DLS Custom Automation. Although he was left with little hope of breathing life back into this machine, we assured him that we would give it our best effort. After gathering details over the phone and via e-mail, we assembled a project team, complete with our most creative engineering talents, and sent them on-site to the customer location. After our on-site inspection of the machine, we found a simple, effective, high-quality solution to bring this machine back into production. Using our collaborative approach, we provided our customer with a solution that allowed him to resume production of his proprietary solution.
Retrofits Reduce Capital Expenditures
If a manufactured part is modified in a way that cannot be produced using the existing automation equipment, retrofitting the machine is a more affordable solution than building a new one. At DLS Custom Automation, we take on retrofit projects to add new features, improve functionality, change sizes, or streamline production processes to reduce customer costs.
While investing in new automation machinery is usually seen as a major capital expenditure, retrofitting existing machines is often a more cost-effective option Although retrofitting can add many features and benefits to existing machines, such projects are often easier to get through the budgetary approval process because they utilize existing assets. Companies reap such benefits of retrofitting as:
- Accurate Data Collection
- Decreased Environmental Impact
- Improved Production Rates
- Spare Parts Availability
- Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Increased Reliability and Safety
- Easier Operation
- Utilization of the Latest Technology
Retrofits: A Greener Option
It is expected that upgrading machines and using modern electrical components will make them more efficient, and this is considered an environmentally friendly approach since it involves repurposing and upgrading existing equipment instead of building new ones. While most companies focus on how retrofits will increase production and reduce maintenance costs, they often ignore the potential energy savings that can be achieved.
Consider replacing an antique appliance, such as a dryer or water heater, with a new one with higher energy star ratings. These machines often show the estimated annual energy savings at the point of sale. Retrofitting existing manufacturing equipment, just as upgrading appliances in your home, has the potential to cut energy costs, decrease carbon emissions, and improve environmental impacts.
