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The Benefits of a Watlow® Pre-Configured F4T® Temperature Controller for Industrial Applications
Updating your temperature controller or adding a new system to your facility does not have to take hours, thanks to the Watlow® pre-configured F4T®. Learn more.
Downloading Ethernet and Serial Drivers for Watlow® Controllers
Serial drivers and the Ethernet are major components in field communications within the infrastructure of advanced heating products. Learn more.
Watlow FLUENT Heaters – A Rapid Prototyping Dream
Any FLUENT heater you build in our VISUAL DESIGNER tool is available to ship in one to five business days after order placement under our Watlow® SELECT™ offering! Sound like a rapid prototyping dream...
What is Ohm’s Law and how does it apply to thermal systems?
Ohm’s Law has been a crucial feature of our electrical resistance understanding since 1827. We examine what this law describes and how it can help you improve the efficiency of your thermal system usi...
How Data Logging Can Optimize Your Heat Processing
Modern heat processing operations can gain a competitive edge by leveraging advanced data logging technologies. The blog post explores how integrated systems like Watlow's ASPYRE® DT, F4T®, and D4T™...
Understanding the Value of Arc Flash Management and Mitigation for Large Electric Process Heaters
When medium-voltage equipment is used for industrial applications, it carries with it certain risks. Arc flash is an example of a well-known electrical risk that requires certain best practices to be ...
Why it is Time to Replace Mercury Relays
Mercury relays have been a primary power switching solution for nearly 90 years. Switching to solid state relays has many advantages to better monitor your systems. A proactive approach to replacing m...
Tackling Thermal System Complexity: The Promise of ATS™
The benefits of precise thermal control also come with an engineering challenge: Keeping the complexity of the system in check while addressing issues of thermal uniformity and system responsiveness. ...
Watlow® Start-Up Guide: Temperature Control Panels
A temperature control panel is essential for maximizing the performance and longevity of a thermal system, and proper installation is required to ensure safety, reliability and accuracy. If properly w...
Examples of Equipment Refurbishment Opportunities to Control Costs in Semiconductor Fabrication
Many parts critical to front-end semiconductor fabrication (such as electrostatic chucks,wafer pedestals, ceramic heaters and implant wheels) experience wear-and- tear over time. This can cause parts ...
What is Heater Bakeout and Why is it Important?
The process of “baking out” a heater can be a costly and, failure to perform this critical step prior to applying full power to a heater could have catastrophic effects if moisture is present. Watlow ...
New Alternatives in Power Conversion for Electric Heaters
Electric heaters traditionally use a basic on/off switch to control power, receiving full voltage when activated, which can lead to potential damage over time. Watlow's advanced power conversion techn...