Setting the Standard in Temperature Control Units (TCUs)
We engineer precise, dependable, energy-efficient temperature control into every TCU we build. Delta T Systems’ Eco Series and Smart Series Water TCUs feature industry-leading innovations that offer precise temperature control, higher efficiency, and adaptability to demanding industrial environments.
Below is a side-by-side comparison of Delta T Systems’ Water TCUs versus comparable models from leading competitors.
Water TCU Comparison Tables
Note: Comparisons are based on publicly available information.
Smart Series TCU Competitor Table
| Company | Delta T Systems | Sterling/AEC | Conair/ Thermalcare | Advantage Engineering | Mokon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU Model | Smart Series (image above) | Sterlo/ Truetemp TC130 | Thermolator TW-T/ RQT Premium | SR Series with T Control | Duratherm |
| Over Temperature Protection | ✅ | ✅ | Optional ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Low Water Pressure Protection | ✅ | ✅ (adjustable) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic Venting | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Modulating Valve for Cooling | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | Option ✅ |
| Heater KW | 4.5-72 kW | 9-48 kW | 48 kW | 10-34 kW | 9-96 kW |
| Solid State Heating Contractor | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | Option ✅ |
| Vari-Heat | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Easy Access for Maintenance | Lift-Off Panels ✅ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ |
| Touch Safe Electrical Components | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Remote START/STOP | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | Option ✅ |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 0.5 F ✅ | ± 1 F ✅ | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| 24 VDC | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Remote Setpoint | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | Option ✅ |
| Flow Readout | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Alarm Logging | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Data Logging | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hour Meter | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Remote Monitoring | Option ✅ | Option ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ramp/Soak Function | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Operating Temp up to 300°F | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Multiple Zones in a Cabinet | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air Purge | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Tank Design | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Eco Series TCU Competitor Table
| Company | Delta T Systems | Sterling/AEC | Conair/ Thermalcare | Advantage Engineering | Mokon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU Model | Eco Series (image above) | Sterlo/ Truetemp TC110 | Thermolator TW-B/ RQT Standard | SR Series with V Control | Hydrotherm |
| Over Temperature Protection | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Low Water Pressure Protection | ✅ | ✅ (adjustable) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic Venting | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Heater KW | 4.5-72 kW | 9 kW | 12 kW | 10-34 kW | 3-24 kW |
| Solid State Heating Contractor | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Option ✅ |
| Easy Access for Maintenance | Lift-Off Panels ✅ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ | Screwed-on Panels ❌ |
| Voltages | 208-600 V | 230-460 V | 208-600 V | 230-600 V | 230-460 V |
| 50 and 60 Hz | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Option ✅ |
| Touch Safe Electrical Components | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Remote START/STOP | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Option ✅ |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 1.5 F ✅ | ± 1.5 F ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 24 VDC | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Operating Temp up to 300°F | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Heat Exchangers | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multiple Zones in a Cabinet | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Supply and Return Valves | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Larger Cooling Valves | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Air Purge | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Open Tank Design | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Key Differentiators of Delta T Systems’ Water Temperature Control Units
- Precision Control: Maintain tight process tolerances with microprocessor-based PID controllers, ensuring product consistency and stable operations.
- Energy Efficiency: Equipped with DOE 2020 efficiency-compliant pumps that deliver higher flow and pressure with reduced energy consumption.
- Wide Operational Range: Support for fluid operating temperatures up to 250°F (121°C) standard, with options up to 300°F (149°C) for demanding applications.
- Smart Safety Reliability: Comprehensive protection including solid-state heater contactors, overheating protection, dry run safeguards, motor overload protection, and pressure relief.
- Ease of Maintenance: Features an innovative lift-off panel design for instant, tool-free access, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance.
Eco Series TCU
- Available in: Compact, Standard, Upright, Stacked, and Open Tank cabinet options.
- Engineered for accuracy and will perform to spec in numerous industrial processes.
- Features microprocessor-based PID controllers for enhanced process accuracy and responsiveness.
- Compliant with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2020 Conservation Standards.
- Designed to deliver energy-efficient, reliable performance across industrial processes.
Smart Series TCU
- Available in: Standard, Upright, and Open Tank cabinet options.
- The Smart Series water temperature control system is the most state-of-the-art, advanced TCU on the market, engineered for precise accuracy.
- Equipped with our innovative VariHeat and a next-generation control algorithm using proportional cooling valves.
- Features advanced, industry 4.0-ready controls, including optional remote connectivity.
- Built to provide maximum reliability, operator convenience, and ease of maintenance.
