110v 500w U-shaped Halogen And carbon fiber infrared heating lamp for printing machines (Goldisgood brand) has several applications:
Pre – heating of Substrates
- In some printing processes that involve heat – sensitive substrates like thermoplastics or heat – shrink films, the U – shaped carbon fiber infrared heating lamp can be used to pre – heat the substrate to the right temperature. This pre – heating step ensures better ink absorption and adhesion, as well as proper deformation of the heat – shrink film during subsequent processes such as shrink – wrapping of printed products. It also helps to reduce the risk of substrate damage due to sudden temperature changes during printing.
- In high – speed printing operations, especially when using thick or hygroscopic papers, the lamp can be used to condition the paper. The infrared heat reduces the moisture content of the paper to an optimal level. This is beneficial because it stabilizes the paper dimensions, reduces paper curling, and improves print registration accuracy. By maintaining the proper paper moisture content, the quality of the printed output in terms of color consistency and sharpness is enhanced.