Serie TEMP 200°C OIL — Oil Temperature Control Unit

TEMP-L 200 OIL TS is the master model of the oil-based mold temperature control units in the 200 °C band. From the drop-down list you can reach the TEMP-L, TEMP-XL and TEMP-XXL body options.

When to move to oil

The decision depends on a single question: is the target mold temperature above the band that water can safely cover? Pressurized water systems go up to 160 °C. In applications above this value — PEEK, PPS, PEI, PES and some high temperature polyamides — an oil-based unit becomes mandatory.

The differences oil brings

The heat transfer coefficient of oil is lower than that of water; a higher flow is needed to carry the same heat, and the system responds more slowly to temperature changes. On the other hand it needs no pressurized circuit, and there is no boiling problem.

It is different on the maintenance side too: oil oxidizes over time, its viscosity changes and heat transfer deteriorates. The oil change interval should be planned according to the manufacturer's data, and the sealing elements checked regularly.

Safety

At high temperature an oil leak carries a risk of fire. The connection points, hoses and sealing elements are mandatory items of periodic maintenance.

For a higher temperature the 300 °C series, and for needs up to 160 °C the water-based systems, should be preferred.