31.March 2026

Operational and legal compliance thanks to a system retrofit by Systraplan

Systraplan’s robust systems often provide reliable service for many years, demonstrating the highest manufacturing quality. However, after two decades of intensive continuous use, many components—including safety-critical ones—reach the end of their expected service life. A proactive retrofit not only ensures smooth operation and productivity but also brings your machines up to the latest technical standards. Find out here how you can preserve the mechanical integrity of your proven systems while effortlessly meeting current safety standards.
 

The Natural Lifecycle of Industrial Systems

The long-term use of machines is a testament to excellent engineering. However, electronic and safety-critical components are subject to a natural aging process. Technical experience shows that after a very long and stable operating phase, the probability of unplanned failures begins to rise again. Over the years, this physical effect primarily affects delicate components such as capacitors or contact surfaces.

The current standard for safety-related systems therefore recommends a service life of twenty years for such components. After this period, responsibility for safe operation passes entirely to the operating company. It is strongly recommended that safety-critical components be inspected and upgraded in a timely manner. Taking action early on preserves the high efficiency of the system and reliably protects ongoing operations from unplanned downtime.

Customized Concepts Instead of One-Size-Fits-All Solutions

A complete replacement of all machine parts is rarely the most economical decision, and simply waiting carries unnecessary operational risks. Instead, Systraplan relies on a targeted and individualized assessment of the specific system situation. The first step always involves a detailed inventory of all relevant components, including a comparison with the manufacturer’s specifications regarding service life. This is followed by a professional evaluation to precisely align existing safety measures with today’s requirements for operational safety.

An individual retrofit plan is developed on this solid foundation. Outdated components are specifically replaced with modern, diagnostic-capable systems. Often, a general update of the entire machine control system is also advisable in this context. Through these measures, plant operators benefit from unrestricted legal certainty thanks to optimal compliance with current machine directives. Replacing discontinued control elements with readily available standard components also ensures a long-term supply of spare parts and maintains high productivity.

Modernize Sustainably and Secure the Future

The aspect of sustainability makes a retrofit a particularly worthwhile investment. You conserve valuable resources by preserving the robust mechanical foundation and selectively upgrading the intelligent control technology and wear parts. Take advantage of this enormous potential for your business, learn more about the specific process involved in such a modernization, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

You can, of course, also find more information under Retrofit & Safety.