retrofit

Retrofit - modernization of tried and true blow molding machines

Why dispose of well-tried and powerful blow molding machines / extrusion blow molding machines?

  • Use the modernization options we offer for your "tried and true" blow molding machines
  • We have the solution, many years of experience and the right software.

Why modernization is worth it:

  • Quality assurance
  • Assurance of the availability of spare parts
  • Shorter retrofitting time - increase of productivity
  • Life-time extension
  • Production reliability
  • Increase in product quality
  • Appreciation of your machine


Advantages and possibilities of KAtech modernization

  • Price guarantee
  • Conversion in the given time window
  • Operator-friendlier applications
  • Visualization in the national language
  • Future expansion of the control is possible at any time
  • Remote access for service, maintenance and program updates
  • Target value storage
  • Implementation of new functionalities and interfaces

Retrofitting of application examples

You decide what we replace in your blow molding machine.

Retrofit application example 1 - HESTA blow molding machine
  • Unwiring and removal of the old control.
  • Installation and wiring of the new PLC.
  • Removing the old control unit.
  • Installation of the new operating unit with touch panel.
  • After completion of the hardware, testing of the functions of the machine.
  • Integration of customer-specific functions.
  • Commissioning with customer and explanation of the new features.

HESTA HW after conversion, complete operation from the front HESTA HW after conversion, complete operation from the front Control panel with touch-panel for blow molding machine Control cabinet HESTA HM after conversion/retrofit Control cabinet HESTA HM after conversion/retrofit

Retrofit application example 2 - Accumulator head machine
  • Unwiring of the existing machine wiring from the old control cabinet.
  • Mounting of the new control cabinet.
  • Wiring of the machine cabling.
  • Removing the old operating unit.
  • Installation of the new operating unit with touch panel.
  • After completion of the hardware, testing of the functions of the machine.
  • Integration of customer-specific functions.
  • Commissioning with customer and explanation of the new features.

New control cabinet New control cabinet Accumulator head machine after the conversion Accumulator head machine before the conversion

Retrofitting application example 3 - BFB 8 Battenfeld Fischer blow molding machine
  • Unwiring of the complete machine cabling.
  • Laying new lines such as valve cable, sensor lines, etc.
  • Installation of the new control cabinet, distributors and I/O boxes.
  • Wiring of the machine cabling.
  • Removing the old control unit.
  • Installation of the new operating unit with touch panel.
  • After completion of the hardware, testing of the machine functions.
  • Integration of customer-specific functions.
  • Commissioning with customer and explanation of the new features.

Heating distributor Heat distributor internal I O box large I O box small Wiring

Retrofitting - Functional expansion capabilities

You want functions on your blow molding machine/extrusion blow molding machine such as

  • Proportional blowing
  • Bottle testing
  • Wall thickness adjustment
  • Axial tube adjustment
  • Freely programmable slider valve control

Wall thickness adjustmentSettings accumulator headFree slider valve programmingOverview of heating freely configurable

For the implementation, we exclusively use well-known German quality standard assemblies. (Beckhoff and Siemens).

We develop PLC programs and the visualizations in-house.
Thus we can realize your wishes quickly and at a fair price