As technologies advance and machines age, machine owners are constantly faced with the question:
Should I buy a new machine or rebuild the existing one?
All industrialists strive to maximize the value of their machine park, which can be a challenge as they are designed for a long service life, in some cases up to 30 years, but manufacturing technologies can change significantly in just some years!
In order to obtain a maximum Return on investment (ROI), a solution to rebuild or modernize the existing machine must be seriously considered compared to the acquisition of a new machine.
Machine retrofits are an opportunity to upgrade machines to improve performance, add applications and increase safety – all without having to purchase new equipment. A retrofit typically means that new technologies or features are added to the machine.
There are many benefits to retrofitting existing equipment. First, the cost is substantially less than the cost of a new industrial machine. For example, retrofit uses working original parts and restores only what is needed – without wasting money on duplicate parts! Second, any operational issues or issues are resolved with a rebuild and the machine will continue to have a long life cycle. Furthermore, ROI will be maximized as the issue of depreciating a new asset is avoided.
Em segundo lugar, quaisquer problemas operacionais ou problemas são resolvidos com uma reconstrução e a máquina continuará a ter um longo ciclo de vida. Além disso, o ROI será maximizado, pois a questão da depreciação de um novo ativo é evitada.
One of the challenges for machines today is connectivity and the limited ability to acquire and analyze data in real time. So, when upgrading older equipment, industrialists must consider how they can prepare equipment for digital fabrication – often referred to as Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
The digitization of production is already happening, data acquisition and decision making at all levels of manufacturing – resulting in better shop floor monitoring, predictive maintenance and remote control. It is critical that the machines are compatible with the latest Industry 4.0 technologies so that the entire production line integrates and runs smoothly. Machine retrofits are often a cost-effective solution to upgrading old-fashioned machines.
In this context, R2G provides turnkey solutions for retrofit of machinery and equipment, including adaptations of machines and inspections in accordance with DL 50/2005.