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MODERNIZATION · ISOTOPE-TO-X-RAY MIGRATION

System Upgrades
& Modernization

Global Gauge Corporation modernizes legacy thickness, width, and profile systems with current Perfecta and Accura platforms. We preserve existing C-frame geometry, cable routing, and mill-side HMIs where feasible, replacing only what is obsolete. Typical upgrade cycles complete during a single planned outage of 36 to 72 hours.

ADDED SERVICE LIFE
10+ years
TYPICAL OUTAGE
36–72 hr
COMPLETED UPGRADES
160+
RECALIBRATION
ISO 17025
OUTCOMES

What you get from a GGC upgrade

Obsolescence eliminated

PLC, I/O, and HMI replaced with currently-supported platforms. 20-year parts availability guaranteed in writing.

No structural rework

We reuse existing frames, water cooling, and air purge lines in most projects. Foundation changes are rare.

Operator familiarity preserved

HMI screens re-skinned to match existing mill Level-2 conventions so operators retain muscle memory on day one.

Documentation re-baselined

All drawings, I/O lists, and maintenance procedures delivered as a current-revision package.

UPGRADE PROCESS

Six steps from assessment to first good coil

01

Site assessment

Two-day on-site audit: electrical, mechanical, radiation, network. Gap report issued within 10 business days.

02

Scope & quote

Fixed-price proposal with phased options. Typical quote turn-around is 3 weeks from assessment.

03

Engineering package

General arrangement, schematics, P&ID, and PLC logic reviewed with your team before fabrication.

04

Fabrication & FAT

Complete systems built and factory-accepted in Dayton, Ohio. Customer witness testing optional.

05

Site installation

Dayton engineer on-site throughout outage. Calibration certificates issued before mill restart.

06

Post-startup review

30-day and 90-day performance reviews. Tuning adjustments made against actual production data.

UPGRADE PACKAGES

Three scopes, fixed prices

PACKAGESCOPEOUTAGEBEST SUITED FOR
Head-end onlySource/detector, shutter, C-frame electronics36 hrSystems with modern PLCs already in place
Platform upgradeHead-end + PLC + HMI + network48–60 hrMid-life systems needing controls refresh
Full modernizationAbove + frame inspection, cable replacement, re-certification60–72 hrSystems 20+ years old or with known wear
FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Upgrade FAQs

Do we have to change our operator HMI screens?

No. We rebuild your existing screens on the new platform and match colors, alarm hierarchy, and screen navigation exactly.

Will this require a new radiation license?

For isotope-to-X-ray migrations, yes. We coordinate with the NRC or your Agreement State and typically secure licensing in 90 to 120 days.

What is the typical project lead time?

16 to 22 weeks from signed PO to site mobilization, depending on scope and long-lead components.

Can upgrades be done in phases?

Yes. Many customers phase head-end and controls work across two outages to spread capital and risk.

PLAN YOUR UPGRADE

Schedule a site assessment.

Two days on-site, gap report in 10 business days, fixed-price quote in three weeks. Engineering team available now for January mobilization.