Service

LINKX SERVICE | OVERHAULS | UPGRADES

upgrade your existing machines to meet current safety regulations and replace obsolete controls and PLC’s

Our services include:

• Standard installation and commissioning of Smurfit Westrock PMA Systems manufactured and Siat equipment
• Customisation and bespoke upgrades of new Smurfit Westrock PMA or Siat machines and/or assemblies to suit specific customer requirements
• Bring existing machines into the 21st century and to meet current regulations
• Upgrades to existing equipment – Safety, change of use, new assemblies, process improvements, reliability, removal of obsolescence, increased efficiency, future-proofing, sustainability
• Refurbishments of existing equipment, major service, re-commissioning and improvements
• Addition of Servo axes for greater product control in machines, replacing pneumatics or traditional methods
• Software – PLC changes, code re-writes, modifications to existing, HMI replacements, additional functions etc
• Project management and customer relations, support of equipment back into full service
• Specialist knowledge of Rockwell control platforms, also proficient in Siemens and Mitsubishi – others on request
• Other OEM end of line equipment, though we specialise in Smurfit Westrock PMA, Siat machines.

PLC/HMI Upgrades

• Design of new control systems to replace existing
• Uploading of existing programs for backup/re-writing
• Re-writing of new PLC and HMI code/programs to suit application
• Addition of new hardware when available, Servos, inverter drives, encoder/analogue inputs etc for greater control of machines and to bring all elements integrated in one platform
• On-site installation of new hardware to existing systems
• Commissioning of machine back into service.

Safety upgrades

• Design of new safety systems of existing machines to meet current regulations
• Replacement of old type switches and single channel devices for new self-monitoring switches, including all field wiring
• Addition of new safety relays for circuits, plus control wiring to suit existing panel requirements
• Safety contactors added to power circuits to remove power source from outputs as required
• Adding variable-frequency drives for motor control using safe torque-off functions
• Replace on-machine components/assemblies for new as required
• Light curtains installation and commissioning if required
• Guard Logix processors if applicable
• Pneumatic upgrade with twin solenoid self-monitoring dump valves to meet PLd.
• Mechanical guarding designed and manufactured to suit each application as required
• Any other mechanical requirement/machine changes to meet safety regulations
• Full installation/commissioning on-site
• SISTEMA reports completed to demonstrate safety performance level.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WITHOUT UP FRONT COST

Ensure your machines are running at 100% at all times with a Smurfit Westrock PMA Service Plan

Smurfit Westrock PMA Packaging Systems can provide a preventative maintenance service plan tailored to your exact needs, with no upfront costs. Each 12 month service plan consists of:

• Routine Preventive Service and Maintenance as per manufacturer’s recommendations, to be carried out at regular intervals for each machine listed.
• Required Consumables listed for each machine will be provided and fitted as part of the service plan.
• 10% Discount across the board on additional spare parts and labour rates in relation to the equipment listed.

For further information speak to our service team now on: +44 (0)1493 2570707 to benefit from our Preventative Service and Maintenance Plans. Terms and Conditions apply