Processes have transformed, becoming more demanding, leading to the adoption of newer solutions. As a result, the role of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controllers has come into question. Here, Johann Lainer, senior marketing communications specialist at industrial temperature controller manufacturer Watlow, examines why PID controllers are still a valuable tool in today’s industry.
Understanding what solution is right for your industrial application can be difficult when there are so many on the market. Watlow, which has manufactured thermal equipment since 1922 that can make this decision easier, by advising on a range of temperature and process controllers including PID models for different processes.
PID controllers have proven to remain a vital piece of equipment in many modern applications, which can be combined with add-ons to provide flexible solutions, with accurate outcomes. But first, it’s understanding the specifics and what’s right for a system that will ensure the desired results.
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