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Retrofits and upgrades

We give your isolator a second life

Service area
Retrofit & obselescence management
Lifecycle
Modernization
Retrofits and upgrades at a glance

Technical retrofitting and upgrading of existing isolators

  • Regulatory conformity

    Adjustment to current legal requirements

  • Extended isolator service life

    Modernization and extended service life by several years

  • Increased reliability

    Reduction of unplanned downtime

  • Efficient implementation

    Minimized downtime through rapid recommissioning

  • Process stability

    Existing production processes are retained

  • Future-proofing

    Preparation for future requirements

  • Greater sustainability

    Measures for optimized energy consumption

  • Manufacturer expertise

    Complete implementation by SKAN as system manufacturer

Application

Service life extension and adaptation to new requirements

  • For systems that have been in use for many years

    Suitable for isolators whose components, automation, or operating concepts no longer meet current technical or regulatory standards. Retrofits bring existing systems up to the current state of the art in a targeted manner.

  • Following regulatory or technical changes

    When regulations, user specifications, or internal standards are updated, upgrades ensure that existing production systems can continue to operate efficiently in line with legal requirements.

  • To safeguard existing production processes

    Retrofit measures enable the maintenance of existing production volumes and, in many cases, delay costly process re-qualifications.

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Process

Structured process from analysis to implementation

  • 1

    Analysis of the initial situation

    Assessment of the current installation condition, the components used, as well as identified risks and obsolescences.

  • 2

    Definition of the retrofit scope

    Joint stipulation of the measures, priorities, and objectives based on a technical and risk-based analysis.

  • 3

    Technical planning

    Elaboration of the retrofit or upgrade concept including adjustments to hardware, software, and automation.

  • 4

    Implementation of measures

    Execution of the agreed-upon measures by SKAN service and engineering teams on-site at your facility. Dismantling of the system and implementation at SKAN is also possible.

  • 5

    Documentation and qualification

    Updating of the technical documentation and implementation of necessary qualification activities.

  • 6

    Conclusion and handover

    Final discussion, handover of the updated documentation, and approval of the modernized installation.

Service highlights

Sustainable modernization

  • Delaying new investments

    Retrofits and upgrades delay the need for costly replacement systems and continue to use existing investment optimally.

  • Minimized downtime

    Through structured planning and targeted implementation, production interruptions are kept to an absolute minimum.

  • Holistic implementation

    SKAN handles the entire process, from analysis and project management to qualification and documentation.

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Technical specifications

  • Modular packages

    Customized to your specific system

  • Automation

    e.g., software updates, Windows implementation

  • Hardware

    e.g., dosing units, dampers, fans and pneumatics

  • Sensors and lighting

    Sensors, light barriers and LED lighting

  • Doors and glove ports

    Front doors, AT-Port, glove ports and glove testers

  • AT filling lines

    e.g. filling tool, laser box, laser unit, pump, bowl

  • Planning and implementation

    Defined retrofit or upgrade measures

  • Documentation

    Updated documentation, qualification documents, and project completion report

FAQs

  • A retrofit replaces outdated components with the latest technology, while an upgrade integrates functional enhancements or new technologies.

  • Retrofits and upgrades are available for all SKAN isolators. They can also be used on the ebeam transfer system.

  • In many cases, retrofits can be implemented without costly process requalifications, depending on the scope of the measures.

  • SKAN service specialists put together a tailor-made package based on a risk analysis.

  • Yes. SKAN takes over project management, on-site implementation as well as documentation and qualification.

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