Use of Temperature Controllers

Temperature controllers are used to keep the temperature stable at any given situation. Whenever the product has to be heated or cooled or both have to be done, the temperature has to be controlled at the set level irrespective of the environment around the process. Be it your car heater or a blast furnace in an industry a temperature controller is used.

Basically these controllers operate in 2 forms- the open loop wherein you would have to constantly monitor the temperature output or the sophisticated closed loop wherein the desired temperature is maintained; despite the outside environment the set temperature is always maintained.Temperature controllers are used in a simple form in household items such as heaters, refrigerators, etc. They are more complex in industries involved in manufacturing or research, these industries include plastic, Food, healthcare, packaging and in boilers and furnaces.

There are several points which have to be considered while selecting a temperature controller- firstly whether the sole aim is to keep the temperature at the fixed value. Secondly it is helpful if it has automatic switching and alarm output. Thirdly, some controllers also can be routed through computers so that there is more efficient monitoring of temperature. Fourthly, sensitivity of this device should also be checked. These are few general points which are recommended, however, based on the nature of the industry the requirements may vary.

However for more comparisons and characteristics of temperature controllers, one can access the internet, there you not only find the latest and best equipment, there is also enough information for you to make the right choice.

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