Leisure
Keeping rides safe, reliable and operational throughout their lifecycle.
Safety is critical in leisure environments. Rides and attractions operate in public-facing, high-risk conditions where system integrity, operator confidence and passenger protection cannot be compromised.
FAIRFIELDS supports the full lifecycle of leisure assets, from new ride control systems to the upgrade and ongoing support of existing installations. Whether working with original manufacturers or independently where OEM support is no longer available, we ensure systems remain safe, compliant and operational.
Our multidisciplinary approach integrates control systems, drives, instrumentation, and mechanical and hydraulic elements, allowing us to manage the complete system, not just individual components. This is particularly important for ageing rides, where obsolescence, wear and evolving safety standards must be addressed without impacting availability.
Safety-Critical Control Systems
We design and implement control systems that prioritise safe, predictable operation under all conditions.
- Functional safety aligned to required SIL / PL levels
- Proven approaches to ride interlocking and blocking systems
- Clear operator interfaces with defined fault response
- Integration of safety across control, drives and mechanical systems
Safety is embedded from concept through to validation, ensuring protection for operators, passengers and the asset itself.
Obsolescence & Legacy System Upgrades
Many leisure assets rely on ageing or unsupported control systems, creating increasing risk over time.
- Replacement of obsolete PLCs, drives and control hardware
- Migration from legacy relay and early PLC systems
- Phased upgrade strategies to minimise downtime
- Modernisation aligned to current safety standards
We extend asset life while improving reliability, maintainability and long-term supportability.
Independent Support for Legacy Rides
Where ride manufacturers no longer exist or are no longer engaged, we provide fully independent support.
- Detailed system assessments and reverse engineering
- Development of new control philosophies for legacy assets
- Access to spare parts, upgrades and long-term support
- 24/7 support and preventative maintenance services
This independence allows operators to maintain safe operation without being constrained by OEM limitations.
Maintenance & Operational Support
Ongoing support is essential to maintaining safety and availability in operational environments.
- Planned preventative maintenance and inspections
- Calibration and validation of safety-critical instrumentation
- Obsolescence management and lifecycle planning
- Rapid response support to minimise ride downtime
Our service approach ensures assets remain compliant, available and safe for continued operation.
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