Fluid Temperature Control and Measurement

Industrial temperature control

Industrial temperature controllers are used to maintain constant temperature of process or plant or any material. In such temperature controller system there is one reference temperature called set temperature. This is the desired temperature that must be maintained at all times.

Industrial temperature controllers in industry work much the same way they do in common household applications. A basic temperature controller provides control of industrial heating and cooling processes. Typical, in applications, sensors measure the actual temperature. This sensed temperature is constantly compared to a user setpoint. When the actual temperature deviates from the setpoint, the controller generates an output signal to activate other temperature regulating devices such as heating elements or refrigeration components to bring the temperature back to the setpoint.

Temperature controllers are used in a wide variety of industries to manage manufacturing processes or operations. Some common uses for temperature controllers in industry include plastic extrusion and injection molding machines, thermo-forming machines, packaging machines, food storage and food processing. Some common temperature control applications in industry:

• Heat Treat/Oven
• Packaging
• Plastics
• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage