REFURBISHMENT

Extend Roofing Production Equipment Service Life with Lower Cost and Shorter Leadtime

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT REFURBISHMENT SERVICES

Reichel & Drews refurbishment services are designed to restore performance, extend service life, and maximize the value of existing roofing and waterproofing membrane production equipment. Over time, even well‑maintained machines experience wear that can no longer be fully corrected through routine maintenance or adjustment. Refurbishment provides a cost‑effective alternative to full replacement—returning critical equipment to reliable, production‑ready condition while supporting current and future operating requirements.

Our refurbishment capabilities combine OEM engineering expertise, precision machining, and deep process knowledge to ensure refurbished equipment performs as intended within the production line.

REFURBISHABLE EQUIPMENT & ASSEMBLIES

Reichel & Drews can support refurbishment across a wide range of production equipment and assemblies, including:

  • Cutting Cylinders
  • Shingle Cutters
  • Rolls
  • Carriage Assemblies
  • FMZ Homogenizers  
  • Blenders

 

Each refurbishment project is evaluated individually based on equipment condition, wear patterns, and production goals.

Pattern Shingle Cutting Cylinder Refurbishment Before and After

WHY CHOOSE REFURBISHMENT FOR YOUR ROOFING MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT?

Refurbishment is often the right solution when:

  • Equipment performance has degraded despite routine maintenance
  • Wear has affected dimensional integrity, alignment, or stability
  • Replacement lead times or capital budgets are constrained
  • Existing equipment remains mechanically sound but requires restoration
  • You want to maintain current product designs or patterns

BENEFITS OF REFURBISHMENT

Improved Reliability & Uptime

By addressing wear, restoring critical tolerances, and correcting alignment or stability issues, refurbishment can improve reliability, product consistency, and uptime while preserving proven mechanical designs.

Maximize Asset Value & Minimize Lead Time

Equipment refurbishment offers a practical way to restore performance, extend service life, and maximize the value of existing production assets without the cost or lead time of full replacement.

Prepare for Future Production Needs

In many cases, it also creates an opportunity to incorporate targeted upgrades—such as improved wear surfaces or modernized interfaces—allowing equipment to better support current operating requirements and future production needs at a lower total cost of ownership.

OEM GUIDANCE YOU CAN RELY ON

As the original equipment manufacturer, Reichel & Drews brings unmatched understanding of equipment design, materials, and tolerances. Our refurbishment services are grounded in OEM specifications and decades of application experience—helping ensure refurbished equipment performs reliably within the broader production system.

Whether addressing a single component or multiple machines, refurbishment from Reichel & Drews provides a practical path to extending equipment life while maintaining confidence in production performance.

REFURBISH OR REPLACE?

Scale indicating choice between refurbishing or replacing equipment

When Refurbishment Is the Right Choice

Refurbishment is often the preferred option when equipment remains structurally sound but has experienced wear affecting performance, alignment, or consistency. By restoring critical dimensions, wear surfaces, and assemblies, refurbishment can return equipment to reliable operation while extending service life and controlling costs.

When Replacement Makes Sense

Replacement may be the better path when equipment condition, capacity limitations, or process changes exceed the practical limits of refurbishment. In these cases, new equipment allows for expanded capability, increased throughput, or significant changes in product design.

A STRUCTURED, INSPECTION DRIVEN PROCESS

Every refurbishment project begins with a detailed inspection and condition assessment. Because no two machines wear the same way, work scopes are developed based on actual operating condition—not assumptions.

This approach ensures refurbished equipment is returned to service with predictable performance and long‑term reliability.

READY TO EVALUATE REFURBISHMENT OPTIONS?

If you are experiencing performance issues, planning maintenance shutdowns, or evaluating alternatives to new equipment, our team can help assess whether refurbishment is the right solution for your operation. Contact Reichel & Drews to discuss your refurbishment needs.