Retrofits and Upgrades

Increase system reliability, safety, and performance with a retrofit or upgrade of your Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO), scrubber, burner/gas train, gas-fired equipment, or industrial control system.

Why Choose PolSys for Your Retrofits & Upgrades?

When it comes to upgrading and retrofitting air pollution control and other gas-fired industrial equipment, choosing the right partner can mean the difference between extensive unplanned downtime, cost overruns, and long-term reliability issues. We’re not a manufacturer—we’re a trusted service partner with decades of on-site experience with all types, makes, and models of gas-fired systems. Our broad technical expertise allows us to recommend the right solution for your operation, application, and pain points.

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Complete Industrial Support

We provide comprehensive services for:

  • Air pollution control equipment (regenerative thermal oxidizers, oxidizers, scrubbers, etc.)
  • Burners/gas trains, and combustion systems
  • Gas-fired equipment
  • Industrial control systems (including PLC and HMI upgrades, automation, and integration)

Honest, Unbiased Solutions

As an independent, third-party service provider, we’re not incentivized to promote specific brands or systems. Our only goal is to recommend and implement the optimal solution for your specific needs. Whether you need an upgrade to your burners or a retrofit to your air pollution control equipment, our approach is always the same: find the most reliable, effective, cost-effective path forward for your operation.

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Decades of On-site Experience

With on-site experience across a wide variety of industries and applications, we understand the real-world challenges facilities face. From older legacy systems to the latest digital controls, we’ve seen it all—and we know how to make it work better for you. Our technicians are highly trained and specialize in extending the life and efficiency of existing equipment through precision upgrades, retrofits, and system optimizations.

Whether you’re looking to meet new compliance standards, improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, or simply keep your operations running reliably, we tailor every solution to your specific needs.

What You Can Expect

  • Unbiased recommendations based on your needs, not brand loyalty
  • Extensive knowledge of gas-fired, combustion, automation, and pollution control systems
  • Seamless integration of new technologies with existing systems
  • Safety-first service backed by training, certification, and experience
  • Honest communication and transparent pricing
  • Flexible scheduling

Ready to Talk?

If you’re planning an equipment upgrade, tackling emissions challenges, or just need dependable service support, we’re ready to help. Contact us today and see why some of the largest facilities across the country trust us to keep their systems running smarter, cleaner, and more reliably.

Control System Upgrades

The more robust your control system, the more efficient and reliable your equipment’s performance will be. The right control system improves system uptime, safety, operational efficiencies, and data collection. As importantly, it streamlines troubleshooting so repairs can often be made in minutes, not hours.

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Many popular control systems are being phased out of production and are no longer supported by the manufacturer – making an upgrade inevitable.

Our team of Instrumentation and Electrical Engineers and Technicians have designed, engineered, fabricated, programmed, and commissioned robust industrial control solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. We can build systems based on electrical designs or engineer new designs optimized for your needs for quality, productivity, and lowest total cost of ownership.

Control System Services

Not sure if you’d benefit from an upgrade? Contact us for a system inspection and evaluation – call 713-999-1100, complete our contact form, or emailing [email protected].

“Insure” Your System Against Unplanned Downtime

For maximum system reliability and production uptime, choose a Rapid Response Service Agreement. Plans include inspections, technical support, and emergency call-outs with guaranteed response times.

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Need Remote Monitoring or Predictive Maintenance?

Save time and costs with a customized remote monitoring or predictive maintenance package. We can also upgrade your equipment’s control system to boost uptime and streamline troubleshooting.

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Related Case Studies

RTO Upgrade Restores Performance for Engine Manufacturer

When a Fortune 100 engine manufacturing facility in the Southwest brought in PolSys for routine RTO and Zeolite Concentrator training, our field engineer uncovered critical system failures—including a plugged pressure transmitter and degraded components—that had gone unnoticed for months. This case study reveals how expert insight prevented costly downtime and restored regulatory compliance.

Poppet Valve Project Solves RTO Reliability Issues

A large, industrial wastewater treatment facility with around-the-clock operations needed a solution to improve the on-stream reliability of two Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs). Their systems were often shutting down multiple times a week – causing major operating and environmental compliance issues.

Control System Upgrade Ends RTO Shutdowns for Chemical Plant

A major chemical manufacturer operating 24/7 faced frequent shutdowns due to a failing legacy control system on their Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). These disruptions led to costly permit violations and production losses. To address these critical issues, we delivered a fast, customized control system upgrade that significantly improved reliability, compliance, and overall operational efficiency.

24/7 Nationwide Service

We provide responsive, nationwide coverage for our services, including the metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and The Northeast.

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