Retrofit & Upgrade Services

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Modern Performance. Extended Life. With Improved Productivity. 

Upgrading your existing Heim or Rousselle press can be one of the most cost-effective ways to boost productivity, extend service life, and meet modern safety and efficiency standards. Our pre-configured and custom upgrade packages let you enhance control, safety, speed, and reliability. 

Every upgrade package is designed, engineered, and installed by the people who know your press best — the OEM (original equipment manufacturer). 

All Heim and Rousselle upgrade work can be performed in your facility or at our Chicago location. 

Our Upgrade Packages 

Below are the most requested retrofit solutions we provide. Each can be purchased as a standalone upgrade or bundled for a complete modernization package. 

1. Controls & Automation Upgrades

Bring your press into the digital era. 

  • Modern resolver-based control systems 
  • Touchscreen HMIs with job storage 
  • Automated shut-height & slide adjustment 
  • Tonnage, speed, and overload monitoring 
  • Die protection logic controls
  • Upgraded electrical panels & wiring 
  • Press-to-line integration for coil feeds and automation 

Benefits: improved accuracy, faster setups, safer operation, and higher productivity. 

Protect your operators and meet current safety standards. 

  • Light curtains & presence-sensing devices 
  • Two-hand control stations 
  • Interlocked barrier guards 
  • Updated clutch/brake control systems 
  • Electrical safety upgrades 
  • Compliance with current OSHA and ANSI B11.1 standards 

Benefits: reduced risk, improved compliance, and extended life of your press. 

Restore your press to peak mechanical condition. 

  • Clutch & brake rebuilds 
  • Bearing, bushing, and wear-surface replacement 
  • Slide/ram reconditioning 
  • Bed & bolster regrinding 
  • Lubrication system upgrades 
  • Mechanical alignment and precision adjustments 

Benefits: reduced wear, smoother operation, longer machine life, and minimized unplanned downtime. 

Adapt your press to new tooling and production requirements. 

  • Stroke changes 
  • Speed increases (where structurally appropriate) 
  • Shut-height modifications 
  • Adjustments for new materials or forming processes 

Benefits: more flexibility, compatibility with modern dies, and improved efficiency. 

Turn a standalone press into a fully automated production system. 

  • Servo feeds 
  • Coil straighteners & feeders 
  • Transfer systems 
  • Stacking/unstacking solutions 
  • Integrated communication between press & line equipment 

Benefits: increased productivity, reduced labor, faster cycle times, and consistent repeatability. 

A like-new machine — at a fraction of the cost. 

  • Complete mechanical overhaul 
  • New controls and electrical systems 
  • Updated safety & guarding 
  • Bed/ram reconditioning 
  • Full machine repaint and restoration 
  • New press warranty included 

Benefits: new-machine performance, extended life, cost savings, and fast turnaround. 

Why Choose Heim for Retrofits, Upgrades & Remanufacturing? 

OEM Expertise 

We built the original machine — no one knows it better than we do. 

American-Made Upgrades 

All retrofit work and components are engineered, manufactured and supported within the United States. 

Massive Parts Inventory 

Thousands of Heim and Rousselle OEM components in stock for fast-turnaround replacement parts.

Faster Than Buying New 

Upgrading often means shorter lead times, less downtime, and quicker ROI. 

Extended Machine Life 

Retrofits can add 30+ years of productive life to your existing press. 

Get Started — Make Your Press Work like New 

If your press is getting older or no longer meets your production needs, an upgrade or rebuild may be the smartest path forward. Contact us today with: 

  • Your press model and serial number 
  • A description of what you’d like improved or upgraded 

We’ll propose the right upgrade package for your needs — whether it’s speed, safety, control, or overall longevity. 

Contact Us — It’s Easy  

Call us: 708-496-7400
Email: sales@theheimgroup.com  
Location: Complete Manufacturing, Service & Support — Near Chicago Midway Airport 

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