Temperature plays an important factor in both safety and productivity in the manufacturing industry. There are certain temperature ranges in which machines operate best. These are called operating temperatures. Operating outside these temperatures increases the chances of the machines sustaining damage and endanger personnel. Temperature control is critical and indispensable.
Many types of machinery manufactured in recent years have sophisticated integrated cooling systems similar to modern vehicle engines. The cooling system has temperature sensors. Readings from the sensors guide the cooling system to keep the machine within the operating temperatures. Minimal work is needed to keep the cooling system working. Maintenance revolves around regular cleaning and refilling of the heat transfer fluid or coolant.
With older machinery, temperature control is more difficult and can often interfere with the manufacturing operation. The most basic form of temperature control is the limiting of the runtime of the machine. A machine might only be allowed to run for two hours before being turned off for 30 minutes to allow the temperatures to drop. As you have probably inferred, this can significantly affect productivity.
Some manufacturers place their heat-generating machines inside enclosed areas that are climatically controlled. Cold air is delivered to the enclosed area keep machine temperatures under control. Unlike integrated systems, this method lacks precision and tracking of the temperature of the machines.
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