Expert insight on
TCU & Cooling
systems

Yes, customisation is one of Boe-Therm’s core strengths. We design and manufacture TCUs tailored to your exact process requirements, from specific temperature ranges and heating capacities to custom frame dimensions, control interfaces (PLC integration, Profinet, Modbus), and special materials for demanding environments. All units are engineered and built at our factory in Assens, Denmark, giving us full control over quality and lead times.

Standard Boe-Therm models typically ship in 3-4 weeks from order confirmation. Custom configurations can take longer depending on scope; we confirm the delivery date with your order confirmation. For urgent requirements, contact our sales team and we will find the best solution for your project.

TCUs are used across a wide range of industries including injection moulding (mould temperature control), die casting (die temperature regulation), food and beverage production (process heating and cooling), chemical processing (reactor temperature control), pharmaceutical manufacturing, rubber and plastics production, and composites manufacturing. Any industrial process requiring precise, repeatable temperature control between 10°C and 350°C can benefit from a TCU.

Water-based TCUs operate from ambient to 160°C and offer efficient heat transfer, fast response times and low operating costs. Oil-based TCUs reach temperatures from 150°C to 350°C and are essential for high-temperature processes like die casting, extrusion, and certain chemical applications. Water TCUs are the right choice for the majority of industrial applications. Our engineering team can help you determine which medium suits your specific process requirements.

The biggest saving is right-sizing: heating capacity, pump and cooling matched to your actual process load rather than a catalogue step. An oversized unit wastes energy every operating hour. Beyond sizing: keep heat exchangers clean, insulate piping, and verify sensor calibration so the unit is not compensating for bad measurements.

Yes, Boe-Therm TCUs are compatible with water, thermal oil, glycol mixtures, and specialty fluids. The choice of heat transfer fluid depends on the temperature range and process requirements. We help you select the optimal solution for your application.

The right size depends on your process: the mass and material of the mould or vessel, the target temperature, how quickly you need to reach it, and how much heat the process itself adds. Rather than work from a generic rule of thumb, use the Boe-Therm configurator at https://www.boe-therm.com/configurator. Enter your process data and it returns the heating capacity, pump and cooling combination that matches. If your application falls outside the standard programme, our engineers size it with you directly.

Routine maintenance should be performed every 3 months with filter checks, fluid level inspections, and temperature sensor verification. Annual service includes calibration, heat exchanger cleaning, and pump inspection. Critical components are inspected every 6 months.

A cooling system sized to the actual load runs fewer compressor and pump hours, lasts longer and needs less maintenance. Right-sizing also removes the standby losses an oversized system carries through its whole service life.

A TCU (Temperature Control Unit) is a precision temperature control system that regulates temperature in industrial processes by circulating heat transfer fluid through closed loops. The TCU can both heat and cool depending on process requirements, ensuring stable, repeatable temperature control. Model-specific control accuracy is stated in each datasheet.