Used Industrial Heaters / Fans / Chillers / Furnaces / Platens

Used Industrial Temperature Control Units: Heaters, Fans, Chillers, Furnaces & Platens

Industrial temperature control equipment keeps processes stable, repeatable, and productive. Whether you are heating, cooling, circulating air, or maintaining a precise setpoint, the right temperature control unit helps reduce variation, protect equipment, and improve overall quality. This category includes equipment commonly described as industrial heaters, fans, chillers, furnaces, and heated platens.

Temperature control is especially important in manufacturing environments where material behavior changes with heat. When temperature drifts, it can impact cycle times, adhesion, cure quality, dimensional stability, and equipment reliability. Stable temperature helps make results predictable.


Filter by Tonnage / Size

Stroke (in Inches)

Bed Area (Inches Right to Left)

Weight Capacity (lbs.)

Width (in Inches)

Thickness / O.D. (in Inches)


What are temperature control units?

A temperature control unit is any industrial system designed to heat or cool a process and maintain a target temperature.
Some units manage liquid temperature (water, glycol, oil). Others manage air temperature through convection, circulation, and controlled heat input. Many systems combine heating, airflow, and controls into a single package to support repeatability.

Industrial heaters

Industrial heaters add controlled heat to a process. They may heat air, water, glycol, or thermal oil depending on the application. In production, heaters are often used to support preheating, drying, curing, material conditioning, and maintaining stable temperatures during long runs.

  • Air heaters: Used for drying, warming, and process air handling.
  • Liquid heaters: Used to maintain loop temperature for tooling or process circuits.
  • Oil/thermal fluid heaters: Used when higher temperature ranges are required.

Industrial fans and airflow equipment

Fans are not just “air movers.” In many thermal processes, airflow is what creates consistent heat transfer. Proper circulation helps prevent hot spots, improves uniformity, and reduces variability across parts or across a work chamber.

  • Circulation fans: Improve temperature uniformity in ovens and enclosures.
  • Exhaust fans: Remove moisture, solvents, or process air byproducts.
  • Makeup air: Supports consistent air exchange where required.

Industrial chillers

Chillers remove heat from a process loop and help maintain stable supply temperature. They are commonly used to support hydraulic systems, tooling circuits, welding and laser cooling loops, and general process water management. Stable cooling can improve repeatability and protect components from overheating.

Industrial furnaces

Furnaces provide controlled high-temperature environments for heating, conditioning, or process requirements that extend beyond standard ovens. Depending on design, furnaces may be used for higher temperature ranges, controlled dwell profiles, or specialized heating applications.

Heated platens

Heated platens are heated surfaces used to transfer energy directly into a material or part through conduction. They are commonly used in lamination, compression molding support, bonding processes, and applications where direct surface heat and stability matter. Uniform platen temperature helps produce uniform results across the work area.

Common applications

  • Compression molding and lamination processes
  • Heated platen presses and tooling circuits
  • Drying and curing operations
  • Hydraulic system temperature management
  • Welding and laser cooling loops
  • General manufacturing process temperature stabilization

FAQs: Temperature control units (beginner-friendly)

What is the difference between heating air and heating a part?

Heating air warms the environment around the part. Heating the part is the true goal, but the part warms at its own rate based on mass, conductivity, airflow, and contact. In many processes, the correct requirement is based on part temperature, not just air temperature.

Why does airflow matter so much?

Airflow drives heat transfer and uniformity. Poor circulation can create hot and cold zones, causing inconsistent results. Good airflow helps stabilize temperatures across the entire chamber or work area.

What is a setpoint?

A setpoint is the target temperature the controller is trying to maintain. Better systems hold the setpoint more steadily under changing loads.

What is temperature uniformity?

Uniformity describes how evenly temperature is distributed in the work area. High uniformity helps reduce variability in cure, bonding, and material behavior.

How do I choose between a heater and a furnace?

“Heater” typically refers to a system that adds heat to air or fluid, often at moderate ranges. “Furnace” generally implies a designed high-temperature environment and tighter control for processes that require higher heat or specific dwell profiles.

When do I need a chiller versus plant water?

Plant water can work if it is stable and cold enough year-round. A chiller provides consistent cooling and tighter temperature control when plant water varies seasonally, is too warm, or cannot support the required stability.

What is the difference between convection and conduction heating?

Convection heats using moving air (or fluid) transferring heat to a part. Conduction heats through direct contact, like heated platens. Conduction can be very efficient for certain materials because heat transfers directly through contact.

Why do temperature control systems drift during long runs?

Drift can come from changing heat loads, inadequate capacity, airflow issues, sensor placement, or poor insulation. A properly matched system maintains a stable temperature even as production conditions change.

What specs are most important to compare?

  • Temperature range and stability requirements
  • Capacity (heating output, cooling tonnage, or airflow volume depending on equipment type)
  • Work area size or loop requirements
  • Electrical (voltage / phase / Hz)
  • Controls (controllers, timers, alarms, logging)

Common terms

  • Setpoint: Target temperature.
  • Uniformity: How evenly temperature is maintained in the working area.
  • Recovery time: How quickly a system returns to setpoint after loading or process changes.
  • Airflow (CFM): Volume of air moved, important for convection processes.
  • Heat load: The amount of heat energy a process generates or requires.