Immersion Heater Cross-Reference for Plastics Processing Applications
Proheat presents an easy-to-use, cross-reference for process heaters in the plastics industry. This is a complete listing of immersion heater products from many OEMs serving this market. Proheat’s extensive experience in this industry has allowed the compilation of this index and to manufacture over 60 of the most popular designs available from stock. The cross-reference chart includes over 250 designs with flange sizes ranging from 3-1/2” inches square up to eight inches with a 150 pound ANSI rating.
Common Applications
- Mold temperature control units
- Pellet dryers
Performance Capabilities
- Watt densities to 15.5 W/cm2 (100 W/in2)
- Wattage’s to 100 kilowatt
- UL® and CSA component recognition to 480VÅ(ac) and 600VÅ(ac) respectively
- Incoloy® sheath temperatures to 870°C (1600°F)
- 304 stainless steel sheath temperatures to 650°C (1200°F)
- Steel sheath temperatures to 400°C (750°F)
- Copper sheath temperatures to 175°C (350°F)
Features and Benefits
- Quick delivery: Same day for stock units; next day for assembly stock units
- Minimal down time
- Wide variety of OEM and competitor part numbers in one location for quick reference
- Single source supplier for many OEM applications
- Save time and money with original part manufacturer
- Full product descriptions available upon request
- Accurate information from original heater manufacturer
- Proper heater replacement for the OEM equipment
- Water Circulating Temperature Controller
- Water and Water/Glycol Solutions to 250F
- 4.5 – 24 kW (15 – 82 Mbh)
- 240 and 480V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz
- 125 Lb Carbon Steel Construction
- Heavy Duty 0.430″ Dia. INCOLOY ® Sheath Elements
- 3/4 HP Cast Iron Bronze Fitted Centrifugal Pump (30 gpm @ 20 psi TDH) Electronic PID Temperature and Process Control (Dual Display)
- Built-in Diagnostics with Indicators for Pump Overload, Low Water Pressure and Over temperature
- Compact, Portable Cabinet with Casters
- Features Easy Access Service
- NEMA 1 Electrical Enclosure with 120V Control Transformer and Mercury Contactors for Quiet Operation and Long Life
- Dual Pressure Gauges Monitor Pressure To and From Process
- Open or Closed-Loop Cooling (3.8 Ft 2 Heat Exchanger)
- Automatic Air Purge Valve
- Large Diameter (1-1/4″ NPT) Process Piping Connections
- ASME 125 psig Relief Valve
Applications
Chromalox microTHERM(TM) CMX Series Circulating Water Temperature Controllers are compact, versatile and completely self- contained water heating and cooling systems. The CMX series products can be used in any application where precision temperature control of a heating and cooling water circulation system is needed. They are particularly useful in the plastics industry as mold temperature controllers.
- Injection Molding Machines — Thermoplastics and Thermosets
- Platens and Dies
- Rolls, Laminating and Calendering
- Pipeline Heating and Tracing
- Jacketed Vessels and Tanks
The built-in electronic temperature and process controller features separate PID algorithms for heat and cool control modes, dual display of setpoint and process temperatures and simple configuration parameters with alphanumeric cues. Even though microTHERM(TM) systems are sophisticated and state of the art, they are easy to use and require very little training to program and operate. Standard NPT threaded piping connections provide for convenient hook up to external piping.
Options
- Alternate Voltages available for 208 and 575V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, and 240, 380 and 415V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz distribution systems
- Alternate Pumps rated 1.5, 3, 5 or 7.5 hp with pumping capacities to 80 gpm @ 70 psi TDH
- Power Controllers — Electronic Solid State (SCR)
- Surge Reduction Valve
- Digital Communication Interface
- Expanded Open or Closed-loop Cooling
- High Temperature Operation to 275 F
- Electrical Enclosure Door Interlock
- IEC Style “dry contact” Power Contactor
