Milacron Extrusion Systems
Milacron TCS™
Thermal Control Solution
for Plastic Extruders & Injection Molders
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Extruders and injection molders live in a dilemma when
it comes to controlling the temperature of the barrel. High energy costs
of heating, high maintenance cost, especially of water cooling, slow
response time and poor temperature control! The new Milacron TCS™,
Thermal Control Solution, is a revolutionary heat and cool system for
the barrels of your plastic extrusion or injection-molding machine that
eliminates this dilemma! The radiant heaters are embedded into our high
temperature ceramic insulation so all of the heat goes directly into the
barrel making the heat cycle much more energy efficient and faster
without having to maintain tight contact. |
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System: Our unique cooling system draws ambient air directly across the barrel for faster cooling. The system allows you to direct the waste hot air to enable you to heat your plant or keep it cooler by exhausting the air. You can also use the hot air to preheat the resins. The following details the benefits of the TCS |
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| Save Up to 70% on Energy Cost | |
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The Milacron TCS™ heater’s high radiant energy release from the exposed element directs all of the heat into the barrel. Complete Barrel coverage assures that the heat is contained, heating your barrel faster with up to 70% less energy. With today’s electricity rates, the TCS system will substantially reduce your energy bills and pay for itself many times over! |
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Faster Response Time |
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Unlike Ceramic band, aluminum finned cast and water cooled heaters that must first heat themselves before conducting heat into the barrels, The Milacron TCS™ heaters transfer heat immediately giving you faster response times. We have demonstrated up to 55% faster heat up time, which translates directly to increased productivity. |
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Maintenance Free Cooling |
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The Milacron TCS™ system has a unique air-cooling system that utilizes a specially designed blower encased in a sound absorbing housing. This quiet system draws ambient air directly across the barrel and underneath the heater giving instant cooling. The blowers are designed for start/stop operations and durability. Unlike water-cooling where corrosion is an issue, this cooling system will give you years of maintenance free operation saving you significant $$$ in maintenance cost. |
Faster & more effective air cooling directly on the barrel. Do not have to cool the band heaters or aluminum clamshells first. Does not depend on maintaining good barrel contact to conduct heat away from barrel.
High Radiant Energy release from exposed element permits much faster heat up and response time than conductive type band heaters. Does not depend on maintaining good barrel contact to conduct heat to the barrel. |
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Tighter Temperature Control The Milacron TCS™ system’s direct radiant heating and direct air cooling results in faster response to changing barrel conditions, reducing overshoot and heat transfer lag time resulting in tighter temperature control even at very high operating temperatures. We have demonstrated control of +/-1 °F and believe you would be able to achieve better than this if necessary. Tighter control means less scrap and variability in product performance. |
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Direct the Hot Air Want to heat your plant during the winter? Want to vent the hot air during the summer? With the Milacron TCS™ system you have the option. We can save you considerable cost on your cooling or heating bills by directing the hot air to where you want it! The heat removed from the barrel passes thru the blower discharge port and can be hooked up to an exhaust or preheated system. |
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Safer Operation Since the Milacron TCS™ system has high temperature ceramic insulation, it is relatively cool compared to all other types of heaters adding a dimension of safety to your facility. Eliminate the risk of burns to your employees. |
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More Operator Comfort Conventional heaters release as much heat into the working environment as they do into the barrel. The Milacron TCS™ system substantially reduces the amount of heat loss to your environment making it very comfortable to work around and saving you $$$ on your air-conditioning cost. |
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Simple Design The Milacron TCS™ System is very simple to install and remove. Its unique design has the heating sections strapped together with high-quality Velcro. Just undo the Velcro and wrap the heater around the barrel and you are ready to hook it up, it is just that easy! |
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Eliminate Spare Part Inventory |
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MILACRON TCS Radiant Heat Conversions:
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Benefits: |
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Bonded Ceramic Fiber Insulation |
Up to 70% Energy Savings Does not Heat Plant No Burns or Safety Issues Tighter Temperature Control Uniform Heating |
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High Radiant Energy |
30 to 50% Faster Heat Up Time Tighter Temperature Control |
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Exposed Heating Elements |
Long Heater Life Tighter Temperature Control Low Maintenance |
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High Velocity Air Flow |
No Maintenance of Water Cooled Systems Faster Cooling Response Time Tighter Temperature Control Uniform Cooling |
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Direct Waste Heat |
Waste Heat can be Reclaimed or Exhausted Outside |
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Simple Design |
Easy Installation Easy Repair |
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Heavy Gauge High Temp Wire |
Long Life High Temperature Capability |
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