If your existing equipment is obsolete, difficult to maintain, or replacement parts are becoming hard to find, Control Concepts can provide upgrades and retrofits for industrial automation and control systems.
Updated programmable logic controllers, operator interfaces, drives, and control systems can extend the life of existing machinery while improving reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Modern controls can also reduce operator data entry by storing product recipes, parameters, and production requirements directly in the machine interface or transferring information across your network from the production office.
Upgrading aging industrial electronics can improve control and accuracy while helping reduce waste, labor requirements, and unplanned downtime.
Why Upgrade or Retrofit Existing Equipment?
- Replace outdated or obsolete equipment
- Make faster, more accurate production or recipe changes
- Improve machine and operator safety
- Increase energy efficiency
- Improve access to operating and production data
- Reduce dependence on obsolete or difficult-to-source components
Control Concepts has supported industrial automation and control systems since 1984. Whether you need to modernize an existing machine, replace obsolete controls, or upgrade part of a larger production system, we can help develop a solution that fits the application.
Benefits of Upgrading
A well-planned upgrade or retrofit can improve the performance of existing machinery without requiring a complete equipment replacement.
- Add capabilities that were not available when the original system was built
- Improve equipment reliability and maintainability
- Increase production efficiency and operating capacity
- Reduce manual processes and operator workload
- Improve diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Extend the useful life of existing machinery
Industrial control technology continues to advance in processing power, communications, diagnostics, programming, and system integration. Even equipment that is still operating reliably may benefit from updated controls that improve visibility, efficiency, and functionality.
Complete Upgrade & Retrofit Support
Control Concepts can support the upgrade process from design through startup.
- Design the control system
- Program PLCs
- Program touchscreen and HMI systems
- Build control enclosures and panels
- Assist with installation and field modifications
- Provide startup, testing, and operator training
Emergency Retrofit Service
When obsolete equipment fails unexpectedly, waiting weeks for a replacement may not be an option. Depending on the scope of the project, equipment availability, and technician scheduling, emergency retrofit work may be able to begin the same day.
An industrial retrofit can help you:
- Reduce energy consumption
- Reduce planned and unplanned downtime
- Access operating and productivity data in real time
- Increase equipment reliability
- Troubleshoot problems faster with improved diagnostic information
Ready to Modernize Your Equipment?
Control Concepts can help evaluate your existing controls, identify obsolete or difficult-to-maintain components, and develop an upgrade or retrofit plan for your application.
