How do Thermolators work?
Thermolators® or temperature control units are used to preheat and keep the molds at a temperature set point by circulating coolant (water or oil) through the molds. Our temperature control equipment is designed and tested for use in most industrial environments to control process temperatures from 20°F up to 650°F.
What is a TCU thermal?
February 12, 2021. A temperature control unit or “TCU” is exactly what the name implies: a device that is used to regulate the temperature of an injection molding, blow molding, extrusion or other plastics process within a narrow range in order to ensure the quality and efficiency of that process.
How does temperature control unit work?
A TCU works by using an electric heater, either immersion or continuous, to heat the fluid in the system, then circulating it from the TCU to the machine tools and vice-versa. The fluid used may be water, pressurised water or oil, depending on the temperature range.
What’s a Thermolator?
A “Thermolator” refers to a Thermolator® temperature control unit (TCU). Through the years, Thermolator TCUs have been so reliable and have become so ubiquitous that in the plastics industry that many processors use the brand name, “Thermolator,” and the generic name, TCU, to mean the same thing.
What is a Thermalator?
Thermalator Heating Units are designed to maintain a constant water temperature for heat therapy purposes and come standard with exposed heating elements. This product is used for comfortable and effective moist heat therapy, while promoting both easy cleaning and safety.
What is a TCU in pharmaceutical?
Reactor Vessel Temperature Control Units (TCU) for Chemical / Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industries.
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What is mold cooling?
Cooling occurs once the molten, liquid plastic material has been injected into the mold cavities. This is the step during which the material returns to a solid state, providing the form of the finished part.
What is mold temperature controller?
The mold temperature controller circulates cooling fluid through the mold’s cooling circuits to provide equilibrium to the heat flux experienced by the mold for every cycle. It is common to run separate mold temperature controllers for each mold half. This set-up allows for greater process control and processability.
What does the term temperature control refer to?
Temperature control is a set of procedures, strategies, measurements, and conditions established to meet and maintain the standards and specifications of a given product and/or process regarding temperature. It is vital for food safety assurance and is used: to process food products.
What is TCU in biotech?
Why is Mould cooling needed?
Cooling time in injection molding is a critical part of the production process. It is the amount of time the molten plastic takes to solidify. An adequate cooling system is required to transfer heat away from the mold and maintain a stable cooling rate, ensuring the highest quality final products.
What kind of temperature control does the thermolator have?
View the complete line of temperature control units. Microprocessor controls with adjustable tuning parameters offer uniform temperature control, regardless of external loading. This new generation of Thermolators is much more efficient.
Which thermolator suits your needs?
Conair Sales can help determine which Thermolator suits your needs. More efficient pumps— 36% wire to water to be exact. 3/4 Hp {0.56 kW} to 10 Hp {7.46 kW} pumps are available and feature silicon carbide seals and sediment traps for extended seal life. Cast iron impellers are standard.
Why choose a new generation of thermolator?
This new generation of Thermolators is much more efficient. Offering as much as 50% increase in the pump operating envelope, an application that may have previously required a 5 Hp {3.73 kW} pump may now only require a 2 Hp {1.49 kW} pump. PLUS, today’s pumps use less energy than their predecessors.