Electric heating energy storage mold temperature controller

What is mold temperature control?

This type of mold temperature control can be categorized as heating sources embedded within mold base. For heating via mold surface directly, infrared heating, laser heating and induction heating were proposed [ , , , , , , ].

How does a mold temperature controller work?

If there is a temperature difference, the controller activates the heating or cooling element (whichever is required) to optimize the temperature. While the heating unit circulates hot oil or water to raise the temperature, the cooling unit cools the mold down by circulating cold water or oil. There are two types of mold temperature controllers:

What is an oil mold temperature controller?

The oil mold temperature controller finds utility in a number of industries. It uses oil or synthetic oil as the medium and a heat transfer fluid. With an indirect cooling design, they are ideal for products that require higher temperature controllers. In this process, the heat transfer oil enters the system from the oil storage tank.

What is a water mold temperature controller?

As is obvious from the name, the water mold temperature controllers utilize water as a heat transfer medium. This mold temperature controller system is equipped with stainless steel piping and comes with a direct or indirect cooling option.

How to control mold surface temperature?

In this study, both electrical heater heating and electromagnetic induction heating combined with coolant cooling are developed to achieve a dynamic mold surface temperature control. Simulation tool was also developed by integration of both thermal and electromagnetic analysis modules of ANSYS.

Can a water system control mold temperature?

There are commercially available systems designed specifically for the temperature control of injection molds that can reach water temperatures of 400 degrees F. In particular, Single Temperature Controls of Charlotte, NC sells these systems. Water systems control mold temperature through the simple principle of temperature equilibrium.