Mold Temperature Controller Guide_Mold Temp Unit Selection_BANBEKE

2026-08-24

Introduction

**Mold temperature controllers** (MTCs) are essential auxiliary equipment in injection molding, die casting, and rubber processing. Precise mold temperature control directly impacts dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and cycle time.

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Water vs Oil Mold Temp Units

| Feature | Water MTC | Oil MTC |

|--------|-----------|---------|

| Temperature range | RT to 180°C | RT to 350°C |

| Heat transfer | High | Medium |

| Heating/cooling speed | Fast | Slower |

| Operating cost | Low | Higher |

| Maintenance | Low | Higher |

| Leak impact | Minimal | Product contamination |

| Pressure | Low | Higher |

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Power Calculation

P = (m x c x ΔT) / (860 x t) x η

m = mold mass (kg)

c = specific heat = 0.46 kJ/kg·K

ΔT = temperature rise (°C)

t = heat-up time (h)

η = safety factor = 1.2-1.5

Quick Selection Guide

| Mold Type | Mold Weight | Heater Power | Type |

|----------|------------|-------------|------|

| Small injection | <200kg | 6-9kW | Water |

| Medium injection | 200-500kg | 9-12kW | Water |

| Large injection | 500-1000kg | 12-18kW | Water |

| Die casting | Any | 12-36kW | Oil |

| Rubber | Any | 6-18kW | Oil |

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Conclusion

Proper MTC selection ensures optimal mold temperature control.

**BANBEKE** supplies MTC heating elements:

· - Flange heaters: 3kW to 50kW

· - Immersion heaters: 1kW to 15kW

· - Materials: 304/316/321/Incoloy 800

**BANBEKE Industrial Heaters**

· - Website: senxte.com

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