Temperature Control News

West Control Solutions launches cost-effective new SSR range

West Control Solutions launches cost-effective new SSR range

Posted by Ian Collins, Product Manager in News on 20 August 2014

West Control Solutions has launched a new range of SSRs (solid state relays) that offer cost-effective, reliable connections to your temperature controller. The SSRs are available in a range of styles and specifications to bring enhanced efficiency to a wide range of applications.

New Consolidated Temperature Controller & Indicator for Plastics

New Consolidated Temperature Controller & Indicator for Plastics

Posted by Chloë Garrett-Dyke, Marketing Communications Manager in News on 19 August 2014

West Control Solutions is delighted to present a brand new temperature controller which has been designed specifically for the Plastics and Rubber Extrusion industry.

How Does Cascade Control Work?

Posted by Ian Collins in on 12 August 2014

Applications with two or more capacities (such as heated jackets) are inherently difficult to control with a single control loop due to large overshoots and unacceptable lags. The solution is a cascade of two or more control loops, each with its own input, in series forming a single regulating device.

What Is A Programmable Temperature Controller?

Posted by Chloe Garrett-Dyke in on 08 August 2014

Programmer or Profiler is a temperature controller that can be configured with multiple setpoints that are sequenced with preset timing criteria. In its simplest form this can be one profile made up of multiple segments.