Repair of MERGER reducers - steel industry - mining industry

• Retrofit:

Involves the modification or improvement of an existing system.
Retains all or part of the original components while incorporating technical improvements (e.g. changing gears, reinforcing bearings, adding modern sensors).
Aims to extend the life of the equipment and improve its performance.
Often requires engineering studies and custom adjustments.

• Drop-in:

Consists of completely replacing a component or system with a new or equivalent model, designed to fit without significant modifications.
Often standardized or plug-and-play, it is ready to be installed directly.
Does not require complex studies or specific modifications to existing equipment.

• Retrofit:

  More complex and often more expensive in initial engineering, because it involves detailed analysis, custom design, and modifications to the existing system.
  Ideal when existing equipment is still in good overall condition or difficult to replace completely.

• Drop-in:

  Typically less expensive in terms of engineering, because the component is designed to be directly compatible.
  The overall cost, however, can be high if the component being replaced is standardized or expensive.

• Retrofit:

  Allows the existing structure to be maintained while adapting it to new technologies or requirements (e.g. compliance with environmental standards such as ATEX).
  Ideal for modernizing critical or specific equipment that cannot be easily replaced.
  Helps optimize performance and improve energy efficiency or reliability.

• Drop-in:

  Aim for quick and easy replacement.
  Preferred solution when the existing system is irreparable, obsolete or when downtime must be minimal.
  Does not necessarily change overall performance, but ensures continued operation.