Heated Platens for Industrial Presses
BIPEL designs and manufactures heated Platens for industrial presses, supplying robust, precision-engineered heating solutions for demanding manufacturing environments. Our heated Platens are used across rubber, composites, laminating, plastics, and general industrial pressing applications where controlled heat and pressure are critical.
We manufacture Electric, Oil-Heated, and Induction-Heated Platens, built to standard and customer specifications and engineered for long-term industrial service.
Industrial Heated Platen Capabilities:
- All standard Platens are capable of heating ambient to 200°C in 45 minutes.
- Standard temperature platens will operate continuously at 200°C.
- Custom manufacturing to meet your requirements.
- Water and/or air-cooled platens available.
- All platens come with integrated thermocouples.
- Platen to press fixing holes to specification.
- Centre Transfer Hole can be provided.
- Suitable for multi-daylight presses
- Die Lifters/Rollers can be incorporated
- Can operate in a vacuum or contained zones.
- Multi-zone controlled platens for improved temperature uniformity.
Heated Platen Heating Methods
Electric & Induction Heated Platens (up to 430°C)
BIPEL supplies electric and Induction Heated Platens for applications requiring precise temperature control, rapid heat-up, and excellent repeatability.
Heating methods include:
Induction Heated Platens (up to 250 °C)
Cartridge Heated Platens (up to 430 °C)
Strip Heater Platens (up to 250 °C)
Induction-heated Platens offer fast thermal response, high efficiency, and excellent temperature uniformity, making them ideal for modern press applications.
Oil Heated Platens (Up to 300 °C)
Oil Heated Platens are designed for heavy-duty and high-capacity industrial presses where stable, long-duration heating is required. Thermal oil systems provide consistent surface temperatures and are commonly used in traditional industrial press installations.
BIPEL Oil Heated Platens are suitable for:
Continuous production environments
Uniform heat transfer across large Platen areas
Integration with existing thermal oil systems
Special Platens (Up to 1100 °C)
For applications operating beyond standard temperature ranges, BIPEL designs and manufactures special high-temperature heated platens engineered to meet demanding process and material requirements.
Special platens can be supplied for:
Elevated temperature applications up to 1100 °C
Specialist materials and processes
Bespoke press and tooling configurations
Controlled laboratory, pilot, or industrial environments
Please contact BIPEL to discuss high-temperature platen requirements and operating conditions.
Standard Heated Platen Sizes & Power Ratings:
Below is our typical heated Platen range. Alternative sizes, thicknesses, voltages, and power ratings are available to suit specific press requirements.
| Size | Typical KVA Rating | VOLTS | NO. of Phases | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Millimetres | |||
| 12″ x 12″ x 2″ | 305 x 305 x 59 | 1.8 | 240 | 1 |
| 14″ x 14″ x 2″ | 356 x 356 x 59 | 2.5 | 240 | 1 |
| 16″ x 16″ x 2″ | 406 x 406 x 59 | 3.25 | 240 | 1 |
| 18″ x 18″ x 2″ | 457 x 457 x 59 | 4.0 | 240 | 1 |
| 20″ x 20″ x 2″ | 508 x 508 x 59 | 5.0 | 240 | 1 |
| 20″ x 20″ x 2″ | 508 x 508 x 59 | 5.0 | 415 | 3 |
| 24″ x 24″ x 2″ | 610 x 610 x 71 | 8.0 | 415 | 3 |
| 28″ x 28″ x 2″ | 710 x 710 x 71 | 10.0 | 415 | 3 |
| 30″ x 30″ x 2″ | 762 x 762 x 71 | 12.0 | 415 | 3 |
| 32″ x 32″ x 2″ | 813 x 813 x 71 | 13.0 | 415 | 3 |
| 36″ x 36″ x 3″ | 914 x 914 x 78 | 17.5 | 415 | 3 |
| 48″ x 48″ x 3″ | 1219 x 1219 x 79 | 30.0 | 415 | 3 |
Temperature Control & Press Integration
Every industrial press application has unique control and performance requirements. To ensure efficient, repeatable operation, BIPEL heated Platens can be supplied with integrated temperature control systems designed to interface seamlessly with existing press and plant controls.
BIPEL control systems enable precise regulation of heating cycles and thermal performance, with optional cooling solutions available to manage thermal load, improve cycle times, and maintain stable Platen temperatures during extended operation. (To Learn More about the principles of Operation: Click here.)
Control options include:
Manual temperature controllers
PLC-integrated control systems
Multi-zone temperature control
Closed-loop temperature control using thermocouples
Adjustable heating profiles and ramp rates
Integration with PLC, HMI, or SCADA systems
Cooling solutions can be incorporated to protect press components, improve process stability, and support continuous production environments.
Additional Services:
- Repairs and refurbishment
- In-house design to meet your specific needs
- Principals
If you are looking for a UK manufacturer of heated platens for industrial presses, BIPEL can design and supply a solution tailored to your application.
Contact BIPEL to discuss heated platens, induction-heated platens, or control system requirements.