Temperature controllers are becoming more and more popular within industry since they provide accurate and reliable temperature control for a wide range of industrial applications.
From testing laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry,to polymer and plastics manufacturing, there are many sectors where temperature controllers can help optimise performance and productivity.
In this article, we will look at 10 industrial applications of the temperature controller in which it can significantly improve industrial processes.
In the pharmaceutical industry, compliance with stringent quality standards is required to guarantee the safety and efficacy of drugs intended for consumers. Temperature monitoring and management are essential factors in any successful experiment.
It is therefore important to monitor and control the temperature in :
In the pharmaceutical industry, traceability of measurements at all stages of the manufacturing process is essential to ensure that all products and experiments comply with strict quality and efficiency regulations.
Pharmaceutical companies can ensure that the manufacture of each product or medicine is carried out in accordance with the relevant standards, by equipping themselves with temperature controllers. In addition to allowing traceability of accurate measurements, these instruments contribute to the proper functioning of equipment and various types of laboratory research works.
Chemical plants require strict temperature monitoring and control to ensure the safety, quality and performance of the chemicals produced.
The management of this variable is particularly important as this industry handles chemical substances and elements that can be very sensitive to temperature and can be dangerous if not managed properly.
Temperature controllers are indispensable instruments for the success of many chemical manufacturing processes.
Temperature measurement control in laboratories is also used in storage systems to maintain the stability and quality of the chemical elements produced.
Temperature control is an important factor to consider for the chemical industry, as the installation of a temperature controller can greatly improve the manufacturing process and the results of experiments conducted.
Thermal control is an essential factor in ensuring smooth operation at every stage of production:
from the extraction of fossil fuels, through their transformation, to their final use.
The installation of temperature controllers ensures that conditions are optimal for the extraction and processing of oil and gas. Fast and reliable temperature control increases efficiency in the various stages of fossil fuel processing.
The pulp and paper industry has a specific manufacturing process that requires accurate and stable temperature monitoring to ensure continuous production.
Once produced, the pulp has to be converted into sheets for subsequent draining and drying, and this manufacturing process can be improved by temperature controllers.
The papermaking process is a complex operation requiring a precise control loop of the temperature variable to ensure continuous production. Otherwise, papermakers risk costly downtime and poor end-product quality. To maintain a constant temperature throughout the papermaking process, companies need reliable and efficient temperature management systems.
Temperature is one of the major parameters to be monitored in the packaging sector, as it has a direct influence on raw materials.
The packaging industry uses a wide range of industrial machines and tools, many of which employ methods involving heat in their operation.
Firstly, the machines that produce the packaging use a heating device to shape and form the different types of packaging:
To fill manufactured containers, the packaging industry uses equipment where the temperature must be controlled so as not to alter the quality of the packaged product:
Finally, packaging plants also use machines to seal packages in order to extend the shelf life or to protect the sealed materials:
Heat-sealing machines for sealing packages under vacuum or protective atmosphere.
Temperature regulation and control of packaging machinery and packaging is essential to ensure the highest level of quality in the finished product.
Manufacturers in this sector should therefore consider the installation of reliable and accurate temperature controllers to ensure the best performance for their product packaging and sealing.
Industrial steam boilers are indispensable for power generation in thermal power plants, as they supply large quantities of energy quickly and efficiently.
The industrial boiler system with storage tank is used to create high-pressure steam .
These boilers are generally used in industrial environments as a source of energy for heating, cleaning or hydration operations, but they can also be used to create electricity in power plants.
The principle of operation of an industrial boiler is simple.
A heating system boils the water in the boiler tank. This boiling water then produces steam. This steam turns a turbine, which is connected to an alternator to generate electricity. It's important to maintain a balance in the water level in an industrial boiler's drum when generating electricity. The combination of steam flow and feed water flow with the drum level element enables more precise regulation of the amount of water inside the drum, improving monitoring.
The glass industry is a highly technical and specialised field, requiring a thorough knowledge of the different types of materials and the ability to control temperature precisely.
The techniques used to create glass vary according to the different types - hollow, flat or technical - but the production process remains fundamentally the same.
Temperature control is an essential part of the glassmaking process and requires precise management. Without an efficient and reliable control system, product manufacture can be compromised, since temperature ranges are very high and very precise at every stage of the industrial process. Thanks to precise temperature controllers, manufacturers in the glass industry can ensure, among other things, efficient heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere, as well as reliable and precise control of their process temperature.
Temperature maintenance is an essential element in food production. It not only ensures that the product is safe to consume, but also maintains its quality and freshness during manufacture and storage.
For food manufacturers to comply with safety regulations and guarantee a high-quality product, they need to closely monitor temperature throughout the manufacturing process: from receipt of raw materials, during production, right through to dispatch of the final product to distributors.
In this sense, industrial equipment manufacturers have a duty to offer equipment that improves product quality, while reducing production costs and energy consumption.
As well as continually delivering top-quality products to consumers at the right price, they also have to pay attention to their costs and find ways to optimize their performance.
With a pid temperature management system, it becomes possible for industrial oven manufacturers to guarantee the production quality and yield of bakery ovens.
With regard to packaging, palletising, stock management and transport of food products to distributors, wholesalers-distributors must not break the cold chain principle.
In order to guarantee the quality of the stored items and to avoid spoilage, the storage areas must be kept within specific temperature ranges. In addition, all vehicles used for transport and refrigerated chambers should be equipped with temperature-measuring devices to maintain the cold chain.
The electronics manufacturing industry is a fast-growing sector in which temperature is a factor that must be taken into account to ensure the quality of its products.
All the more so as the components are subjected to extreme and precise temperatures as part of their manufacturing process.
Precise temperature control during all these phases of production results in better quality and longer life of the final product.
The manufacture of polymers and plastics is a complex process that requires precise temperature control at each stage of manufacture.
The polymers used in the design of plastics are mainly derived from products of the oil and gas industry.
From refining oil to cracking hydrocarbons into smaller molecules for the manufacture of plastics, temperature measurement and control must be accurate and reliable at every stage of the process.
Accurate temperature control plays an essential role in many industrial applications and having the right thermal controller for your industrial application can provide many benefits, including production performance and end product quality.
Fuji Electric offers a wide range of controllers, sensors and solid-state relays for your industrial temperature control , enabling you to ensure high product quality and safety.
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Knowing the basic structure, production method and temperature ranges of your application will help determine the type of thermocouple that is best suited to your industrial process.
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