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Indramat-Bosch Rexroth Retrofit

Say goodbye to unexpected downtime. Swap your aging Indramat-Bosch Rexroth drives for responsive Siemens Sinamics—the same standard we install in our newest machines—for years of stable, supported performance.

One Outdated Component Can Stop Your Whole Line 

Indramat-Bosch Rexroth vector drives and motors have been running on rotogravure presses since 1983. They have served the industry well, but in today’s highly automated, interconnected production environment, obsolete electronics are a liability. 

Our Indramat-Bosch Rexroth retrofit replaces the obsolete vector drives with the latest Siemens Sinamics series and pairs them with new Siemens motors. The result: stable performance, modern diagnostics, a wide pool of available spare parts, and the responsive technical support of a current platform. 

Why Retrofit Now

Stability You Can Count On

Modern Sinamics drives deliver more stable working conditions than the components they replace, so your press runs predictably job after job.

Downtime, Designed Out

Long, unexpected stoppages caused by aging Indramat hardware become a thing of the past.

Spare Parts, Back in Supply

Sinamics is Siemens’s current standard, with a wide availability of spare parts. 

BOBST Connect Ready

Your retrofitted machine is ready for BOBST Connect and 24/7 remote support so you can move from reactive fixes to proactive performance management.

Product Specifications

Eligibility

  • Rotogravure presses installed between 1983 and 2005
  • All orders preconditioned to a technical analysis to confirm machine-specific eligibility

Installation

  • Installation time: 20–30 days 
  • Two BOBST technicians on-site for the duration 
  • Expected machine downtime: 15 days 

What the Retrofit Delivers

A Modern Drive Architecture

  • Latest-generation Siemens Sinamics vector drives 
  • New Siemens motors recommended to replace worn Indramat-Bosch units 
  • Current technology that is fully supported by the manufacturer 
  • Improved diagnostics for faster troubleshooting 

Backed by BOBST Expertise

  • Two BOBST technicians on-site for installation and commissioning 
  • Updated electrical drawings delivered as part of the package 
  • Superior responsiveness from BOBST technical support post-retrofit 

Smart Hardware Integration

  • New CPU interfaced with your existing machine hardware 
  • DC bus power supply replacement, sized to current production demands 
  • Complete interface card kit for clean integration 

Long-Term Operability

  • Wider availability of spare parts across global supply chains 
  • Improved overall machine system reliability 
  • Years of additional operating life from your installed rotogravure press 

Get Ahead of Obsolescence 

Obsolescence is rarely obvious—until the day a critical component fails. By retrofitting your Indramat-Bosch Rexroth drives with the Siemens Sinamics platform, you keep production running smoothly, avoid costly disruptions, extend the lifespan of your rotogravure press, and build a more resilient supply chain around it.

Planning for obsolescence is not just smart maintenance; it’s a competitive advantage. 

Future-Proof Your Press

Talk to an expert about retrofitting your rotogravure press. We will analyze your specific machine and walk you through eligibility, scheduling, and what to expect on-site.