ECONA temperature control system, mainly for the process of circulating media flow, temperature online monitoring management.The system can realize the following functions and bringcorresponding benefits to customers.

1.Short cooling times, by using the maximum cooling capacity in each channel　(optimal dimensioning - maximum flow - no pressure loss) 

2.High quality by evenly tempering and positive cooling behavior 

3.Large volume flow  (1“ inlet and outlet for 6 channels, ½“ inlet and outlet for each channel) 

4.No diameter narrowing  unique for this diameter !  

5.No filter needed! Contactless measuring principle – Double-Ultrasonic-Sensor  

6.Maintenance free  

7.Error prevention: Exact allocation of problem source for each channel  

8.Control and flow and outlet temperature for each channel  

9.Any position for installation is possible, no intervention with the water system  

10.ven in case of electronic failure no interruption in the production – no valves needed 

11.Intuitive operation by 7” Touchscreen 

12.More than 200 sets of parameter both flow and temperature set up easy to trace process reliability 

13.Alarm and data history traceable 

14.Metric and imperial operation possible – multi languages

15.Remove Shrinkage & Residual stresses, improve Degree of crystallization &Structure & Surface appearance & Geometry & dimensional deviation  

16.Compliance with the melt recommended by raw material manufacturers 

17.Demoulding temperatures improvement 

18Homogeneous temperature distribution 

19.Avoid hotspots 

20.low pressure losses in the individual temperature control circuits

21.Fast heat transport from the mold to the temperature control medium  

22.Uniform temperature profile (mold wall) from cycle to cycle 

23.Continuous monitoring of the process parameters 

24.Reduce delay of production 

25.Lowest energy costs 

26.RS485 /232 CAN, USB 2.0 communication , 20mA I/O output　

27.Realize factory 4.0 

28.Improve TPM & OEE 

29.SaveCost 

The ECONA principle

A double ultra-sonic sensor enables contactless measurement of the temperature control media-water or oil-within a temper ature range of up to 120 degrees Cel sius. As the system is not susceptible to contamination, no filter technology is needed.Powerful, even over 120 degrees Celsius: the ORCA 160 and 180 have been developed for high temperatures of up to 160 and 180 degrees Celsius respectively. Both systems use different sensors than the orca 120, as well as adjusted pressure resistance in the distributor block.

Benefits of the ECONA Systems 

• Short cooling times, by using the maximum cooling capacity in each channel　(optimal dimensioning - maximum flow - no pressure loss) 

• High quality by evenly tempering and positive cooling behavior 
  

• Large volume flow  (1“ inlet and outlet for 6 channels, ½“ inlet and outlet for each channel) 

• No diameter narrowing  unique for this diameter !  

• No filter needed! Contactless measuring principle – Double-Ultrasonic-Sensor  

• Maintenance free  

• Error prevention: Exact allocation of problem source for each channel  

• Control and flow and outlet temperature for each channel  

• Any position for installation is possible, no intervention with the water system  

• Even in case of electronic failure no interruption in the production – no valves needed 

• Intuitive operation by 7” Touchscreen 

• More than 200 sets of parameter both flow and temperature set up easy to trace process reliability 

• Alarm and data history traceable 

• Metric and imperial operation possible – multi languages

• Remove Shrinkage & Residual stresses, improve Degree of crystallization &Structure & Surface appearance & Geometry & dimensional deviation  

• Compliance with the melt recommended by raw material manufacturers 

• Demoulding temperatures improvement 

• Homogeneous temperature distribution 

• Avoid hotspots 

• low pressure losses in the individual temperature control circuits

• Fast heat transport from the mold to the temperature control medium  

• Uniform temperature profile (mold wall) from cycle to cycle 

• Continuous monitoring of the process parameters 

• Reduce delay of production 

• Lowest energy costs 

• RS485 /232 CAN, USB 2.0 communication , 20mA I/O output　

• Realize factory 4.0 

• Improve TPM & OEE 

• SaveCost 

The control unit

• Intuitive operation

• Icludes many interfaces 

• Can be integrated in machines

• Tool data can be saved

• Includes alarm outputs

• Comprehensive history available

• Tolerance specifications for temperature and flow volume
  

The sensor

• Double ultrasonic sensor(measuring range 1-30 l/min percircuit, different measuring range available on request)

• Precise, contactless measurement

• Signal strength adapts to the degree of contamination

• Flow indicator directly on the sensor( LED status indicator)

• IP67 standard guarantees operation even in the harshestof conditions 

The distributor block

• Optimum dimensioning without narrowing of the crosssection 

• Can be installed in any position

• 1" continuous nominal width without narrowing of the cross section

• Error prevention: precise location of the problem source thanks to individual separation of the circuits

• Temperature and flow measurement of each circuitindividually

ECONA Plus

With this control system, a preset flow rate can be individually controlled for each cooling circuit. Newly develope contamination-resistant valves are used. These valves throttle or shut off the flow in individual circuits or throughout the system. This means that different cross sections of the cooling circuits or different requirements for the cooling effect can be implemented, kept constant and monitored by the system. Fluctuations in the amount of water provided by temperature control devices or the cooling system are also compensated for with ECONA Plus.

ECONA SmartLink

ECONA SmartLink is the new temperature monitoring system. It connects to the machine controller via the standard interfaces of the temperature control unit. Up to 14 channels can be viewed and monitored, eliminating the need for an additional display.

ECONA Factory

With this system, all energy flows and media used in pro-duction can be seamlessly monitored, recorded and transmitted. The recorded and logged data is transferred to a server and can be evaluated and monitored with software contained in ORCA Factory.

Even more intelligencein ECONA 2.0

Perhaps the most cutting-edgetemperature control system available today, ECONA has proven its worth to customers many times over since its market launch in 2016. The second generation of ECONA makes temperature control even more reliable, transparent and individually adjustable.

Application customer list (part of them in Europe)

BMW AG                                                                BOSCH

Continental                                                              Volkswagen AG

Tyco Electronics                                                     Gerresheimer Regensburg GmbH

Grammer Systemtechnik GmbH                            A.W. Faber Castell Produktion GmbH

Geiger Automotive GmbH                                     HAL Aluminiumguss Bitterfeld GmbH

LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH                           Novapax Kunststofftechnik Steiner GmbH & Co.KG

q tec Kunststofftechnik GmbH Quedlinburg         SLM Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Thüringische Weidmüller GmbH                           TPS Group

Valeo Klimasysteme GmbH                                         Weidenhammer Packaging Group

emz – Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA                      plastic concept GmbH

Hoefer & Sohn GmbH & Co.KG                                 Prime-tec GmbH

TKW Molding GmbH                                             KET Kunststoff- und Elasttechnik GmbH

KPS Produktions GmbH & Co.KG                             FEP Fahrzeugelektrik Pirna GmbH

MAGNA Spiegelsysteme GmbH                            WESKO GmbH

GEK mbH Oelsnitz                                                           Huf Polska Sp. z o.o.

SABEU Kunststoffwerk Northeim GmbH                Lear Corporation GmbH

Kläger Plastik GmbH                                              MöllerTech Thüringen GmbH                             

 Hehnke GmbH & Co.KG                                               Magna Exteriors (Meerane) GmbH                       

Magna Exteriors (Germany) GmbH                            KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH                             

NORTEC MASCHINENTECHNIK GMBH           EHLEBRACHT BERLIN GmbH + Co. KG             

Kunststofftechnik KRUG GmbH                         KRUG Meerane GmbH & Co. KG

GOEPFERT Werkzeug & Formenbau GmbH & Co. Teilefertigung KG

REHAU AG