Introduction
Here’s the thing about drying ink on glass: it can bring your whole line to a screeching halt. We built these shortwave infrared heating lamps to stop that from happening. Our whole focus is simple—get that wet ink to a touch-dry state in seconds. So you can stack your glass without worrying about sheets sticking together. The secret? It all comes down to a high-power halogen element. It fires up fast, stays steady, and just keeps delivering, even on a busy factory floor.
Power, Voltage, and Size: All About the Heat
We packed a lot of heat into a small space. The typical unit runs at 400V and 2500W, giving you the raw wattage needed to hit those target temperatures almost instantly. The tube itself is usually around 300mm long. That gives us just enough surface area to cover the entire print zone without taking up extra space on your line. It’s a lot of energy, focused right where you need it. But that also means your machine’s cooling system needs to be up to the task. Plan for it.
The Build: What Makes It So Tough
We use a quartz envelope with a halogen fill inside. Why? Because it keeps the element rock-solid at high temperatures and stops the output from fading over time. Then there’s the reflective coating on the tube. It directs all that infrared energy forward, straight onto the ink. Less heat wasted sideways means more power where it matters. And for installation? The R7s connector is a lifesaver. It gives you a solid, reliable connection and makes these lamps a direct drop-in replacement. You can upgrade without rewiring the whole station.
The Payoff: Keeping Your Line Moving
Let’s be honest, in glass ink printing, the drying step is often the bottleneck. If the ink stays wet, stacked sheets stick. And that means scrapped product. Our infrared lamps fix that. They bring the surface to a dry-to-touch state in seconds, so the glass can move on immediately. The lamp starts up fast and heats with precision. That control over the drying curve keeps your line moving smoothly and cuts down on rejected stacks. No more waiting. Just steady, reliable progress.