We modernize existing machines and plants with current control technology, control cabinets and visualization – across all industries, with the shortest possible downtime. The proven mechanics stay exactly as they are.
The mechanics often keep running reliably for decades. The control technology behind it usually doesn't.
Controllers like Siemens S5 or older S7-300 modules have long been discontinued. A failure becomes a risk, not just a fault.
Every fault on an outdated control system costs more troubleshooting time, because knowledge and spare parts are missing – and production time with it.
The colleague who programmed the plant retired long ago. Changes turn into guesswork.
Old control systems don't provide the data needed for energy monitoring or connection to higher-level systems.
We analyze the existing plant on site, plan the new electrics and controls to match the existing mechanics precisely, and carry out the changeover with the shortest possible downtime – from electrical design to commissioning.
The press itself ran reliably – it was the control system that had reached its limits. We completely renewed the control cabinet and control technology, while the proven mechanics were retained.
Before
After
Capturing the current state of controls, control cabinet and mechanics on site.
New electrical design in EPLAN P8, matched to the existing plant.
Control cabinet manufacturing, programming and conversion with the shortest possible downtime.
Documentation, training and a point of contact for future extensions.
“Voran has successfully relied on the strong team around Ing. Manfred Krista for many years.”
“For complex control and regulation tasks, we work closely with the specialists at Krista and form a powerful development team.”
“Thanks to the professional and unbureaucratic approach, we're able to commission our plants on schedule and hand them over to our customers.”
We prepare the control cabinet and programming largely in advance. On site, usually only rewiring, installation and commissioning remain – downtime is kept as short as possible.
As soon as spare parts for the control system are hard to get but the mechanics are still in good condition, a retrofit is usually significantly cheaper and faster to implement than a complete new plant.
Among others, Siemens S5 and older S7-300 controllers as well as other discontinued systems – upgraded to current Siemens and B&R technology including new visualization.
Across all industries. What matters is the condition of the mechanics, not the industry – we've completed projects in mechanical engineering, food processing and plant construction.
That depends on the scope. After an on-site analysis, we provide you with a concrete schedule including the planned downtime.
Tell us about your plant – we'll tell you, without obligation, whether and how a retrofit pays off.