Infrared heating guides
Practical engineering guides for choosing, sizing and replacing industrial infrared heaters.
Shortwave, Medium Wave, Carbon or Ceramic? How to Choose the Right Infrared Wavelength
Peak wavelength, response time and material absorption compared, with a checklist for choosing the emitter type.
Read the guideHow to Calculate the Infrared Heater Power You Need
The heating formula, a worked thermoforming example and an online calculator for kW and kW/m².
Read the guideHow to Specify a Replacement Infrared Lamp: Dimensions, Caps and Ratings
What to measure (OL, HL, OD), how to identify end caps and coatings, and a checklist for ordering.
Read the guideInfrared Heating Glossary
Short definitions of IR-A/B/C, emitter types, lamp dimensions, watt density, emissivity and more.
Read the guideGuides by application
Infrared Lamps for PET Preform Heating & Stretch Blow MouldingInfrared Heaters for Thermoforming & Plastic Sheet HeatingInfrared Powder Coating CuringInfrared Paint & Coating DryingInfrared Drying for Printing Inks & VarnishesUV Curing Lamps for Inks, Coatings & AdhesivesInfrared Emitters for Plastic WeldingInfrared Heaters for Textile Drying & Heat Setting
