Press Control System Upgrades

At MartinCSI, we specialize in press control system upgrades and retrofits that help manufacturers address the complex challenges posed by aging equipment, incomplete or incorrect documentation, and increasingly sophisticated production demands. Our mission is to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of your press systems with tailored solutions that minimize downtime, reduce operational risks, and extend the life of your equipment.

The Challenges You’re Facing:

• Aging Equipment

Over time, press control systems become outdated, requiring more maintenance, costly repairs, and constant adjustments. 

Our Approach: We upgrade your existing systems with modern control technologies, ensuring they continue to perform reliably and efficiently. We design a migration path that allows a smooth transition without sacrificing productivity.

• Obsolete Parts and Incomplete or Incorrect Drawings

As systems age, parts become obsolete and drawings become incomplete or inaccurate, making it difficult to understand the system’s original design or troubleshoot issues effectively.

Our Approach: We conduct a thorough field investigation to review the existing components and identify obsolete parts and create a comprehensive parts conversion list. This process helps eliminate guesswork and ensures a precise retrofit plan that avoids costly mistakes.

• A Large Quantity of Servos, Motors, and Lack of Direct Replacements

Many legacy press control systems include a large quantity of servos or motors, which can be intimidating or challenging to replace. In some cases, direct replacements are unavailable, leading to further complications.

Our Approach: We have a team of experienced engineers dedicated to sourcing, programming, testing, and fine tuning, ensuring your system runs smoothly. Where direct replacements are unavailable, we offer innovative alternatives that deliver the same or increased performance, like moving to variable frequency drives when applicable or making mechanical retrofits when necessary.

• Lack of Expertise

Many manufacturers struggle to find the right expertise to handle complex press system upgrades and retrofits. Without the proper knowledge, you risk wasting time, money, and resources on ineffective solutions.

Our Approach: Our team of experts brings years of experience in press control system integration, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by manufacturers. From planning through to execution, we provide the expertise needed to optimize your press systems for the long term.

• Outdated Machine Safety Systems

Older presses may not have the safety features required to meet modern industry standards, putting both your team and your operation at risk for accidents and non-compliance.

Our Approach: We have TÜV Rheinland Certified Engineers to assess and upgrade your safety systems to meet or exceed current regulatory standards, incorporating the latest safety technologies. 

• Lack of Visibility into System Failures

When press machines go down, it’s often difficult to pinpoint the root cause of the issue. This lack of visibility increases downtime and makes it harder to implement effective solutions.

Our Approach: We can implement real-time monitoring systems, allowing you to track machine performance and identify potential issues before they result in unplanned downtime.