Applications

Posts & insights relating to Applications and Machinery

Complete Guide: High And Low Pass Filters

In the world of audio and signal processing, the importance of precision and clarity cannot be overstated. Whether you’re an audio engineer refining the sound quality of a live performance or a technician ensuring optimal signal transmission, the tools you use are crucial. Among these tools, high and low-pass filters...

Constant Current vs Constant Voltage

In industrial and commercial applications, precise control of electrical heating processes is essential for maintaining efficiency, safety, and product quality. Voltage regulation is crucial in maintaining efficiency and safety in these processes. Incorporating control feedback mechanisms, especially when using thyristor power controllers as the switching device, can significantly enhance the...

Trends In Temperature Control Technology

Temperature control technology is crucial for industries to maintain quality and efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore its importance, recent trends, and applications in fields like food processing and manufacturing. Temperature control is essential in various industries, including food processing, manufacturing, and power plants, to ensure product quality, safety, and efficient...

Why Machine Safety Is Important & How Thyristors Can Help

Why is machine safety important? At its core, it’s about protecting lives and maintaining smooth operations. Without proper safety measures, the risk of accidents skyrockets, and productivity can plummet. In the paragraphs that follow, we explore the imperative nature of machine safety, its impact on people and performance, and the...

How to Install and Commission a Temperature Controller

A temperature controller is a device that is used to maintain a desired temperature. It is important to install and commission a temperature controller properly to ensure that it functions correctly. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps involved in installing and commissioning a temperature controller. We will also...

The Benefits of Using a PID Temperature Controller

If you’ve ever wondered, “How does a PID temperature controller work?”, here’s the straightforward explanation: it uses a feedback loop informed by the Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) algorithm to regulate temperature accurately. The device constantly adjusts power outputs to match the desired temperature setpoint, providing tight control without constant manual...

Optimising Power in the Stretch Blow Moulding Process

For the efficiency and greater sustainability of the thermoplastics process, CD Automation has invested heavily to provide customers with customised power quality solutions. Blow moulding is a plastics processing operation that produces a wide range of hollow-body items. Let's dive into the stretch blow moulding process and explore the solutions offered...

CD Automation help McLaren to the Finish

Manufacturers of cars as high end as McLaren need every part of their process to be as close to perfect as humanly possible.  Small glitches and delays can have impacts on turnaround times and quality that are completely unacceptable.  Therefore, when McLaren realised that they were having trouble with a...

Is electrical noise causing you problems?

The presence of EMI or RFI in your electrical environment can be identified by experiencing interference with your telephones, flickering computer monitors, reliability issues with data networks, instrumentation errors, or misbehaving electronics. Unwanted electrical noise, known as Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), can disrupt digital, analogue, and communication...