Retrofit & Revamping

Why choose retrofitting for your industrial equipment?

Completely replacing sterilization or decontamination equipment represents a significant capital investment (CAPEX) and results in prolonged production downtime. Retrofitting offers a strategic alternative:

Cost savings: significantly lower than the cost of purchasing a new machine.
Sustainability and compliance: compliance with the latest safety and automation standards (GAMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, etc.).
Increased reliability: replacement of obsolete components with state-of-the-art technologies and new parts.
Environmental transition: reduction of the carbon footprint by extending the service life of the existing mechanical structure.

Our areas of expertise

Actini Group Equipment

No one knows your Actini systems as well as we do. Whether it’s effluent decontaminators (biopharma, containment laboratories, food processing) or sterilizers, we provide:

Automation and monitoring: complete upgrade of your PLCs and control systems for a modern and secure user interface (HMI).
Thermal and mechanical refurbishment: replacement of heat exchangers, valves, pumps, and sensors.
Process upgrades: adaptation of your current equipment to new production capacities or requirements.

Autoclaves of all brands

Our expertise in thermal cycles and fluid management allows us to give a second life to any laboratory or production autoclave, regardless of its original manufacturer.

Mechanical & piping: replacement of seals, vacuum pumps, control valves, and piping.
Electrical & automation: replacement of obsolete PLCs, integration of modern and intuitive touchscreens (HMI).
Software & traceability: integration of cycle recording solutions compliant with current traceability requirements.

A rigorous methodology, from audit to retrofit

Phase	Action	Customer Benefit
1. Manufacturer Audit	In-depth analysis of the condition of on-site equipment.	Accurate diagnosis and identification of critical components requiring modernization.
2. Engineering & Design	Custom design by our engineering department (electrical schematics, software, etc.).	A solution seamlessly integrated into your existing infrastructure.
3. Retrofit Project	Work performed by our specialized technicians (wiring, mechanical work, testing, etc.).	Limited and scheduled production downtime, optimized project duration.
4. Qualification	Performance testing and qualification protocols (QI/QO).	Safe restart with the assurance that equipment is compliant.

Retrofit

Replacing certain components of a piece of equipment with newer versions without changing the overall architecture of the system.

Objectives:

Reducing the risk of failure due to obsolescence
Compatibility with current parts and technologies
Targeted modernization without replacing the equipment

Concrete examples:

Replacement of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Updating human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
Replacement of parts

Revamping

Complete or partial refurbishment of a system, potentially involving a redesign of its configuration, functionality, or capacity.

Objectives:

Adaptation to new production requirements
Comprehensive technological upgrade
Regulatory compliance with the latest standards

Specific examples:

Increased processing capacity
Redesign of the control and monitoring system
Improved energy efficiency

Modernize your production facilities today

Would you like to assess the obsolescence of your equipment or optimize the performance of an autoclave?
Contact the experts at Actini Group for a customized assessment.

Reduce your costs & minimize production downtime

Modernize your facilities, extend their service life, & optimize your industrial performance without replacing your equipment.