Watlow Australia

EZ-ZONE RM available from Watlow Australia (19-Nov-2008)
Watlow Australia introduces the EZ-ZONE RM - a configurable multi-loop temperature/process controller and the first industrial controller to integrate an entire assembly of control loop functionality in one package.

Watlow FIREROD heater enters 50th year of cartridge heating (13-Oct-2008)
The Watlow FIREROD heater, available from Watlow, enters its 50th year of swaged cartridge heating. With premium materials and tight manufacturing controls, the FIREROD heater continues to provide quality heat transfer, uniform temperatures and resistance to oxidation and corrosion even at high temperatures.

Watlow Australia's NO-ARC relay technology extends relay life (4-Sep-2008)
Watlow Australia have introduced the NO-ARC relay technology which can be incorporated into several new high-profile products including E-SAFE II hybrid power switch, EZ-ZONE PM integrated controller and EHG SL10 process controller and safety limit.

Watlow launch EZ-ZONE PM controller (19-Aug-2008)
Watlow have introduced the newest member of the EZ-ZONE Family. The EZ-ZONE PM controller extends the integrated control loop functions first introduced in the EZ-ZONE ST integrated controller to the 1/32 and 1/16 DIN panel mount package sizes.

Watlow introduce Thermasleeve hot runner nozzle heater (14-Aug-2008)
Watlow have introduced the Thermasleeve hot runner nozzle heater. The Thermasleeve hot runner nozzle heater is a low profile, high-performance electric heater with rapid thermal response that allows the heat to be created precisely where it is needed.

Watlow introduce CAST-X 500 circulation heater (12-Aug-2008)
Watlow, a designer and manufacturer of electric heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, have introduced the CAST-X 500 circulation heater.

Watlow launch EHG SL10 process controller and safety limit (12-Aug-2008)
Watlow have introduced the EHG SL10 process controller and safety limit, which integrates a heater, a temperature controller and safety limit in one system.

Syringe heater available from Watlow (11-Aug-2008)
Watlow's syringe heater offers a drug delivery solution designed to ensure precise liquid temperatures and reduce fluid viscosity - two features that maximise patient comfort and decrease risk.

Watlow introduces RELIALINE 170 heating system (7-Aug-2008)
Watlow has introduced the RELIALINE 170 heating system, a modular line heater that can be quickly delivered and easily installed in high-performance applications.

EZ-ZONE PM controller available from Watlow (6-Aug-2008)
The new EZ-ZONE PM controller from Watlow - the most recent extension of the EZ-ZONE product line - is an answer for those seeking a discrete PID controller, an over/under limit controller or an integrated thermal loop solution.

RoHS compliant on-off temperature, limit controllers from Watlow (26-Mar-2008)
Watlow, designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, has announced that Watlow’s on-off temperature and limit controllers are now compliant with the European Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive (2002-95-EC).

Watlow Australia opens new manufacturing plant in China (20-Feb-2008)
Watlow Australia has opened a new 80,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China.

Ultramic 600 ceramic heaters available from Watlow (23-Mar-2007)
Watlow's Ultramic 600 advanced ceramic heater has been specified for use with ion sources because its chemical compatibility, low porosity and fine surface finish reduce the likelihood of contamination.

Watlow opens new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China (23-Mar-2007)
On October 30, 2006 Watlow celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China.

Advanced ceramic heaters introduced by Watlow Australia (13-Mar-2007)
Watlow has introduced the ULTRAMIC TM 600 advanced ceramic heater, a fast responding heater configured in a low mass package.

Thick film heating technology from Watlow (8-Nov-2006)
Watlow's thick film technology is being used in numerous packaging applications to provide uniform heat with pinpoint accuracy, at temperatures of up to 500°C (932°F).

Watlow introduces new process controller (15-Sep-2006)
Watlow has introduced the EHG SL10 process controller and safety limit, an integrated/adjustable agency recognized safety limit, temperature controller and heater all in one system.

Watlow releases brochure, Plastics Processing, Complete Thermal System Solutions (6-Sep-2006)
Watlow, a provider of thermal solutions, has released its new brochure, Plastics Processing, Complete Thermal System Solutions.

Advanced ceramic heaters (19-Jul-2006)
WATLOW’S ULTRAMIC 600 heaters are designed for challenging thermal applications where temperature uniformity, fast ramp rates, high electrical isolation and/or chemical resistance are required. The heaters are small, lightweight and come in various shapes.

EZ-ZONE ST maximises efficiency (18-Jul-2006)
IN the never-ending push to manufacture in as lean an environment as possible, today's manufacturers are on the hunt for more efficient products. Sometimes a lean manufacturing opportunity is born from innovation. Such was the case when Watlow introduced EZ-ZONE" ST technology.

Watlow introduces advanced ceramic heater (14-Jul-2006)
Watlow, a St. Louis-based provider of thermal solutions, has introduced its Ultramic 600 advanced ceramic heater. The high thermal conductivity aluminum nitride (AIN) ceramic composition is paired with a proprietary, thermally matched, heating element to enable a fast responding heater in a low mass package.

Customer pain drove development of EZ-ZONE ST (13-Jul-2006)
In explaining his unparalleled success, hockey great Wayne Gretzky once said, "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been." That same approach is what led Watlow to develop the integrated control loop architecture known as EZ-ZONE ST.

Innovation in the control industry (11-Jul-2006)
The EZ-ZONETM ST platform is perhaps the most important development in a long line of Watlow's innovation in the control industry. With the development of EZ-ZONE ST technology, Watlow is taking a giant leap forward with Watlow's history and manufacturing quality to back up this major innovation.

EZ-Zone delivers distributed control to plastics processor (26-Jun-2006)
MINNESOTA-based RTP Company is a global leader in specialty compounding. The company's thermoplastic compounds provide conductive, structural, wear resistant, flame retardant, soft-touch and colour properties in over 60 engineering resins.

EZ-Zone integrated control loop (26-May-2006)
WATLOW, a leading designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, has introduced its EZ-Zone ST integrated control loop. The EZ-Zone ST is the first product to integrate temperature control, power control, safety shut-down and power disconnect in a single package.

Optimal temperature sensors (24-Apr-2006)
THERE is no simple solution to achieving accurate temperature measurement. According to Watlow, it's a combination of knowing the accuracy of particular sensor types and how environmental factors can create further measurement uncertainty and the sensor calibration techniques available to reduce this uncertainty.

10 tips on maximising heater performance (13-Mar-2006)
MANY plant engineers do not give much thought to the heaters operating within their processes and applications unless those heaters fail, require significant maintenance or cause other problems. According to Watlow, heaters play an integral role in many applications.

Miniature version cartridge heater (7-Mar-2006)
WATLOW recently added a miniature version cartridge heater to its existing line of FIREROD cartridge heaters. The 3.1mm FIREROD features a helically wound resistance wire that produces higher watt densities and contributes to longer service life in space-restricted applications.

Low cost mercury-free relay (23-Feb-2006)
THE desire to be proactive in light of changing international manufacturing regulations drove a leading supplier of commercial cooking equipment to turn to Watlow's E-SAFE Relay, a low-cost, mercury-free alternative to other relays.

Programmable, multi-loop process control system (10-Feb-2006)
WATLOW recently improved its popular PPC-2000 multi-loop controller by adding an adaptive control option. This adaptive control option improves tuning by automatically optimising control parameters whenever necessary to keep the system at the target temperature.

Plug and play sensors reduce process variation (21-Nov-2005)
THE new INFOSENSE-PTM plug and play sensors by Watlow provide a high level of accuracy and convenience through automatically linking the customer's application to Watlow's NIST-traceable calibration lab. The INFOSENSE-P technology incorporates an EEPROM memory chip.

Multi-functional equipment aids foodservice industry (14-Nov-2005)
UNLIKE many industries, the foodservice industry has been forecast to grow in double-digits this year. With this growth, comes a demand from restaurant chains for technology and equipment enhancements that force OEMs to find new ways to adapt their equipment to evolving industry needs.

Solve almost any application requiring radiant heat (21-Oct-2005)
WATLOW'S diverse RAYMAX heater line allows customers to solve virtually any application that requires radiant heat. RAYMAX’s capabilities cover a wide range of needs, from contamination resistant surfaces, to fast responding high temperature panels, to replaceable tubular elements.

Heaters enhance efficiency in seal bar applications (18-Oct-2005)
THE simplicity of today's packaged products is a true benefit to our busy lives. These modern conveniences would not be possible without packaging equipment that employs seal bars. Watlow offers customisation, global manufacturing and support as well as the ability to solve application problems with a variety of heater solutions.

Controllers with embedded Ethernet technology (11-Oct-2005)
WATLOW'S Series PD controllers feature embedded Ethernet technology, which makes them ideal for setting and viewing key variables in a variety of plastics applications including extrusion systems, injection barrel temperature control, mould temperature controllers and dryers. The embedded firmware serves dedicated Web pages that support key functions, including operation, alarm monitoring and configuration.

Complete thermal heating systems (4-Oct-2005)
WATLOW designs and fabricates complete thermal heating systems to meet an organisation’s unique process system application requirements. Because Watlow is the only designer of electric thermal systems to manufacture all of the major components in the thermal system heaters, sensors, controllers and software, Watlow Process Systems provides the most effective system for a company’s needs.

Safe heating for volatile, viscous or mildly corrosive liquids (28-Sep-2005)
WATLOW'S new Cast-X Series 1000 circulation heaters consist of a helically coiled tube cast into an aluminium body with tubular elements. The aluminium body blankets the tubular elements and the coiled tube circulating the heated fluid. This innovative and cost-effective cast construction provides multiple advantages compared to traditional circulation heaters.

Multi-loop temperature controller improves yield (22-Sep-2005)
WATLOW’S CPC400 multi-loop temperature controller features the new TRU-TUNE+TM adaptive control algorithm. It offers a control system that improves tuning by automatically optimising control parameters whenever necessary to keep the system at the target temperature. When a system is well tuned, the product is kept closer to the ideal processing temperature.

Single-loop limit controllers (23-Aug-2005)
WATLOW’S limit controllers provide agency approved performance in safety limit applications, including UL, CSA, AGA and FM (on some models). All are available with industry standard I/O options. All Watlow limit/alarm controllers are designed and manufactured to withstand harsh industrial environments and come with a three-year warranty for Control Confidence.

Multi-loop limit controllers (23-Aug-2005)
WATLOW’S multi-loop limits and alarms are a low-cost solution for multi-channel, redundant temperature monitoring. These limits and alarms can continuously monitor thermocouples, RTDs or thermal switches, making them suitable for multi-zone applications. The controllers are applicable for use in plastics injection molding and extrusion equipment.

Efficient equipment for packaging industry (15-Aug-2005)
WATLOW Australia Pty Ltd has provided a broad and unmatched range of quality electric heaters, sensors and temperature controllers for over 80 years. Watlow has extensive experience in helping packaging machinery OEMs with solutions for applications such as heated seal bars, seal dies, shrink tunnels, heated hole punches and adhesive heating and dispensing.

Flexible heaters and syringe heaters (20-Jul-2005)
WATLOW flexible heaters are thin, bendable and can be shaped to fit equipment. They can apply heat to the complex shapes without sacrificing efficiency or dependability.

Power controllers in a compact package (19-Jul-2005)
THE Din-A-Mite family of power controllers is an ideal solid state replacement for mercury displacement relays (MDRs) in an easy-to-install, compact, touch-safe package. The solid state power controllers provides SCR control, heatsink, wiring and touch-safe exterior in one package.

Engine preheater for smaller generator sizes (19-Jul-2005)
WATLOW has released the Baby-O engine preheater, built to withstand environmental extremes such as hot engine temperatures, frigid arctic conditions, and shock and vibration associated with engine generator sets.

Thermal solutions for challenging applications (22-Jun-2005)
WATLOW'S Batavia, Illinois facility is the company's thermal solutions supplier specialising in design and manufacturing of thermal assemblies based on cast aluminum, precision-machined and interference fit construction (IFC) techniques.

DIN packaged controller with DeviceNet (9-Jun-2005)
THE Watlow Series D8 is a powerful controller combining performance and flexibility with compact design. The four and eight loop versions provide complete control solutions for a broad range of applications. Each controller includes DeviceNet communications, and each loop can be individually configured.

Rapid ship program for sensor products (7-Jun-2005)
WATLOW, a leading designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, recently announced its Rapid Ship Program for temperature measurem