{"id":1452,"date":"2026-06-10T11:39:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tfsoleodinamica.it\/case-study\/plc-revamping-for-co-molding-press\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:39:22","slug":"plc-revamping-for-co-molding-press","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.tfsoleodinamica.it\/en\/case-study\/plc-revamping-for-co-molding-press\/","title":{"rendered":"PLC Upgrade on a Rubber Co-Molding Press \u2013 From Siemens S5 to S7-1200"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u2699 Case Study \u00b7 Revamping & Industry 4.0<\/div>\n

PLC Revamping on a Rubber
Co-Molding Press from Siemens S5 to S7-1200<\/span><\/h1>\n
\n Presses & Rubber Molding Sector<\/strong><\/span>\n \n \u00b7 Siemens S7-1200 Technologies<\/strong> \u00b7 PLC \u00b7 SCADA<\/span>\n \n TFS Service<\/strong> Software Development \u00b7 Revamping<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n
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The technological revolution of Industry 4.0<\/strong> has prompted many companies to rethink their production processes. For hydraulic systems, there is a growing need for solutions that combine customized flexibility, efficiency without the risk of obsolescence, and a sustainable return on investment with increasingly shorter payback periods.<\/p>\n\n

The Challenge<\/h2>\n

Many companies face a decision-making trade-off: allocate resources to purchase new equipment or focus on revamping<\/strong>\u2014upgrading existing machines and systems with adequate remaining useful life. Revamping becomes the optimal choice when spare parts for installed PLCs and SCADA systems are unavailable<\/strong> or subject to a premium price due to scarcity, and when machine downtime and end-of-life software make the system increasingly difficult to manage.<\/p>\n\n

The TFS Solution<\/h2>\n

TFS implemented a revamping project on a rubber co-molding press: the previous Siemens S5 PLC<\/strong> was replaced with a Siemens S7 Model 1200<\/strong> microprocessor, preserving the system\u2019s intended end use and its entire original physical structure. A targeted intervention that avoids the complete replacement of the machinery.<\/p>\n

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The Result<\/h2>\n

The system is now fully interconnected and ready for Industry 4.0: real-time data and analytics from the machines, optimized planned maintenance, and a drastic reduction in breakdowns and downtime. All this with a modest investment compared to purchasing a new system and a rapid payback.<\/p>\n\n

When Revamping Makes Sense<\/h2>\n