Clear Halogen Ir Lamp Infrared Heat Lamp Heater application
- Industrial Drying Applications
- Paint Drying: In automotive, furniture, and industrial manufacturing, clear halogen IR lamps are used to dry paint quickly. The infrared radiation penetrates the paint layer, causing the solvents to evaporate and the resins to cross – link. This process is much faster than air – drying and can significantly increase production rates. For example, in an automotive assembly line, these lamps can reduce the time between paint coats from hours to minutes.
- Coating Curing: They are also used for curing powder coatings and other surface finishes. The heat from the lamps helps to harden the coatings evenly, ensuring a durable and smooth finish. In the electronics industry, for instance, clear halogen IR lamps can be used to cure conformal coatings on circuit boards, protecting them from moisture and other environmental factors.
- Food Service and Catering
- Food Heating and Cooking: In commercial kitchens and food service establishments, clear halogen IR lamps are used for broiling and toasting. The infrared heat can quickly brown the top of dishes like casseroles, gratins, and open – faced sandwiches. They are also used in conveyor – belt toasters and pizza ovens to provide rapid and even heating. The direct infrared heating can cook food more quickly than traditional convection ovens in some cases.
- Food Display Warmers: In buffet – style restaurants and cafeterias, these lamps are used to keep food warm under heat lamps. The infrared radiation helps to maintain the food’s temperature without drying it out too much, as the heat is focused on the food surface and doesn’t rely solely on hot air circulation.
- Textile and Printing Industries
- Textile Drying: In textile manufacturing, after dyeing or printing, clear halogen IR lamps can be used to dry fabrics. The infrared radiation can penetrate the fabric and evaporate the water or solvents used in the dyeing/printing process. This is more efficient than traditional drying methods and can help to reduce energy consumption and drying time. In screen printing on textiles, for example, the lamps can quickly dry the ink, allowing for faster production of printed fabrics.
- Printing Ink Drying: In the printing industry, whether it’s offset printing, digital printing, or other methods, these lamps can be used to dry the ink. The infrared heat causes the solvents in the ink to evaporate, and for some inks, it can also help with the curing process to make the print more durable. This is especially important for high – volume printing operations where quick turnaround times are essential.
