Temperature Control Technology – Theory and Practice
What is industrial temperature control about? It is about the precise management of thermal processes under real production conditions. With the technical handbook “Temperature Control Technology”, HB-Therm presents a comprehensive work that takes a holistic view of temperature control. The current 5th edition has been revised in content, technically updated, and expanded with new practical examples from plastics processing. The objective: to make temperature control easier to understand – and therefore easier to apply.
The technological development of HB-Therm is directly reflected in the content of this book. With today’s Series 6 generation, temperature control is understood as an integrated part of the overall production process. Through interfaces, monitoring systems, and calibration concepts, the temperature control unit becomes an essential element of a comprehensive production and quality strategy. This development is a key focus of the book and is explained through concrete technical relationships.
The aim is to clearly present the interdependencies between heat transfer, hydraulics, control engineering, and process management—providing a solid basis for decision-making in the planning, operation, and optimization of temperature control systems.
Applications – from practice for practice
A major component of the latest edition is the updated set of application examples, particularly from the plastics processing industry. Typical use cases from injection molding are analyzed in a practical and accessible way. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, tables, and real-world examples support understanding and enable direct application in day-to-day operations.
Among other aspects, the book demonstrates how temperature control:
- influences surface quality
- shortens or extends cycle times
- enhances or compromises process stability
- uses energy efficiently—or wastes it
It also covers:
- conventional static temperature control
- dynamic and variothermal processes
- the influence of channel design, flow rate, and pressure
- common misconceptions in system design and operation
These examples are not theoretical—they are directly derived from real industrial applications.
Not the last, but the most up-to-date edition
With the 5th edition of the technical handbook “Temperature Control Technology”, HB-Therm provides a reference work that has evolved over many years—parallel to technological advancements up to today’s Series 6. It serves as a technical resource for all those who do not leave temperature control to chance and who aim to maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency in production processes.
The book is intended as a foundation, a training resource, and a reference guide for both newcomers and experienced professionals. It is aimed at anyone who understands temperature control as a strategic success factor.
The book is available in German, English, and French through specialist retailers or directly from HB-Therm—now available at CHF 35 (excl. VAT, plus shipping).
