Infographic simplifies thyristor control

To make the technology even more accessible, CD Automation will also create a start-up cheat sheet for commissioning and installing thyristors. 

The UK manufacturing sector employs 2.6m people and accounts for almost 50% of the country’s exports. The complexity of manufacturing processes has significantly increased over the last decade, with technologies like intelligent automation, robotics and 3D printing putting extra pressure on manufacturers. Although new technologies have the potential to make manufacturing more lucrative and energy-efficient, older generation electrical equipment is still essential for those new concepts to operate effectively. One such example is the thyristor power controller.

Thyristor power controllers can be used in any process using electric heat, including welding, ovens, kilns, boilers, furnaces or environmental chambers. Designed to handle loads of up to 3MW, thyristors are highly reliable and only require very low levels of maintenance.

Jez Watson, Managing Director, CD Automation UK, comments: “A thyristor is the most reliable control method when it comes to applications that use large amounts of electrical power. The benefits of using a thyristor power controller go beyond reducing waste and energy usage. The equipment allows users to improve process consistency and reliability in very harsh environments. CD Automation wants to help its clients make informed purchasing decisions. Our new infographic allows customers to quickly identify the applications and benefits of suitable products.”