Let’s Talk About the 500mm Halogen Quartz IR Lamp
If you’re dealing with industrial drying, you know the frustration of waiting for a forced-air oven to finally get up to temp. It’s a slog. That’s why we built these 1000W infrared quartz tubes. They’re designed for when you just can’t afford to wait. At 220V, a 500mm tube puts out a level of heat that hits your target almost instantly. No lag. No waiting around. The Secret Sauce: Power and Heat Here is the thing about the 1000W rating: because it’s packed into a 500mm length, the heat is incredibly concentrated. We use a halogen gas fill to protect the tungsten filament. Without that, the filament would just evaporate and burn out. With it? The lamp lasts way longer. Plus, the warm-up time is basically non-existent. It’s on, it’s hot, and you’re moving. This saves a ton of energy if your process involves switching the heat on and off all day. Why Quartz Actually Matters We use high-purity quartz glass for the envelope because it’s tough. Really tough. You can cycle the power on and off repeatedly, and the glass won’t crack from the thermal shock. The halogen cycle also keeps the inside of the glass crystal clear. That means the IR rays actually get through instead of getting blocked by gunk. Trust me, don’t go for a cheap glass substitute. Those usually cloud over or just snap within a few weeks. Getting it Set Up (and a few warnings) These are pretty easy to slide into most standard drying racks. Just wire them to a 220V source. But a quick heads-up: please don’t just use a basic mechanical switch. If you want to keep your temperatures precise, you’ll need a PID controller or an SCR power regulator. Otherwise, you’re just guessing. One last thing—be mindful of how much heat this thing pumps out in such a small space. It’s intense. Make sure you really think through your reflector and housing setup. And for heaven’s sake, keep the airflow clear around the ends of the tube. If the seals get choked off, they’ll fail, and you’ll be replacing the lamp a lot sooner than you want to.