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Retrofit in the industry is a cost-effective solution for modernizing production machines. By renewing or adding certain parts, this process offers an advantageous alternative to the complete replacement of your machine, giving it a second life. The benefits of retrofitting are numerous: compliance with standards, updated tools, productivity gains, etc. At Steritech, we also see retrofitting as a way of reducing the carbon footprint of the company’s production.
What does retrofitting for sterilization and pasteurization involve?
Are your pasteurization and sterilization machines getting old? From replacing worn components to installing a high-performance control system, at Steritech, we offer you a range of solutions to modernize them.
Installing new parts on your autoclaves
The sterilization or pasteurization process of an autoclave requires a large number of components. More than just maintenance, retrofitting involves replacing nozzles, pumps, heat exchangers or baskets with new-generation components. As a result, your production tools benefit from more reliable, higher-performance parts. Component renewal also enables you to keep pace with changing standards. You’ll be in compliance, without having to change your machine.
Installation of additional equipment
Retrofitting your production equipment is also an opportunity to make modifications. By adding automatic loading and unloading stations, you can increase your production capacity. Are you equipped with CMP, CHP, CHS machines or autoclaves? You can add tray conveyors, a loading section or a packing station to your existing equipment.
Add a control system to your sterilization machine
Modernizing continuous sterilization-pasteurization or autoclave machines requires automation. To this end, at Steritech we have developed the TRILOGY 4.0 suite, an innovative MES (manufacturing execution system) for managing your industrial tools. As part of a retrofit process, TRILOGY integration transforms your equipment as well as on that of other brands.
A real-time view of your production equipment is provided by the Trilogy autopilot system.
- Achieve simultaneous, centralised control of all your autoclaves and sterilisation systems for a comprehensive overview of production and yields.
- Automated maintenance management and planning, complete with an alert system to keep you updated on the status of your equipment and components.
- Manage your energy consumption more precisely and economically by accessing it in real time.
The benefits of retrofitting
Retrofitting offers considerable benefits for all industries. Companies that choose to retrofit their production machinery improve their profitability. It’s also a way of bringing equipment up to standard and improving product traceability.
Cost reduction
Retrofitting reduces investment. The price of new parts is 30% to 60% lower than the cost of replacing a complete machine. Modernizing equipment also reduces operating costs through:
- improved ergonomics ;
- process automation ;
- reduced energy consumption.
Improving ecological impact
At Steritech, we’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Sustainable development is at the heart of our concerns. That’s why we take various actions to reduce waste. Retrofitting your machine is one of them. By renovating your production system, you improve your CSR performance. Replacing a sterilization or pasteurization machine generates significant waste. By giving your equipment a second life through retrofitting, you reduce the pollution generated by your activities. This brings your industry into line with modern environmental values.
Productivity gains
A complete retrofit project allows the addition of a digital control system. On an autoclave or continuous machine, the installation of control software brings productivity gains of 8 to 18%. The risk of human error is considerably reduced. Real-time information transmission improves response time in the event of a problem. Maintenance is carried out as close as possible to machine requirements, for maximum efficiency.
- Improved product traceability and quality
- Transmitting information in real time improves response times in the event of a problem. It also improves response times in the event of a problem.
- Maintenance is carried out in line with the machines’ needs to ensure maximum efficiency.
Improved traceability and product quality
The TRILOGY interface enables better production management, adapted to each product. It can be integrated into the overall management of your plant. Your product data is tracked and managed, and linked to production data in real time. Retrofitting improves product traceability and quality.
How does retrofitting work at Steritech?
Renovating your industrial equipment begins with a diagnosis. This preliminary analysis enables us to create renovation plans tailored to each piece of equipment.
- Steritech experts identify possible renovation options for your food or pharmaceutical sterilization machine. They use this data to develop a retrofit project tailored to your needs.
- They offer you a renovation plan that can fulfill one or more objectives: bringing equipment up to standard, simplifying machine use, improving fleet reliability, reducing consumption (electricity, water), and improving performance.
- Once the solution has been accepted, our technicians will carry out the installation. The time required for the work will vary depending on the type of retrofit (renovation, refurbishment or modernisation). Our design office has developed a process that the technicians will follow, right through to testing and restarting your equipment.
Retrofitting is a powerful tool for modernising industries. Does your company operate in the food or pharmaceutical industries? Steritech can retrofit your sterilisation and pasteurisation machines. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
