Upgrade for high performance results.
Techne machines have an average lifespan of over 20 years. The challenge is to keep them updated by implementing the latest technologies to improve reliability and repeatability in industrial production.
The retrofit service can be applied to various parts of the machine, especially those most subject to wear or obsolescence. The most common upgrades involve the extrusion head, PLC, parison weight control, parison radial adjustment, filter changer position control, cutting system, mold closing system, and bimetal screws and extruders.
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It’s time to take a step forward.
Over time, even the most reliable machines can become obsolete: components, controls, and technologies evolve rapidly, making it difficult to maintain performance and precision.
Retrofit allows you to update obsolete or damaged parts, optimizing the initial investment and extending the machine’s lifespan.
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Retrofit: 3 key benefits
An upgrade through Techne’s retrofit service can significantly increase the machine’s lifespan and improve the production process.
Installing new Coex extrusion heads allows the use of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), saving virgin plastic and making bottle production more sustainable.
Replacing the PLC with a latest-generation model offers multiple benefits, the most relevant being data exchange via OPC UA protocol and remote support through Techne’s Teletech system.
Extrusion head.
One of the main benefits of upgrading an older machine is not only extending its operational life but also improving the overall production process, with clear advantages in efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.
A concrete example is the installation of new multilayer extrusion heads, which enable the incorporation of high percentages of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) into packaging.
PLC upgrade.
Extended use of a blow molding machine can lead to the obsolescence of certain components, including the PLC. When replacing outdated PLCs becomes difficult due to limited spare part availability, Techne offers the installation of next-generation PLCs, ensuring remote connectivity and faster operations.
Parison Radial Adjustment.
The adoption of Techne’s P.R.A. system enables advanced radial control of parison thickness. This upgrade reduces plastic consumption, improves production efficiency, and ensures stricter specifications, faster cycles, fewer deformations, and greater packaging strength.
