​INFRARED HI-TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS HEAT BANKS
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Our goal is to simplify the selection process for heating equipment with our Infrared Solutions product line. By answering five simple questions, you can select the infrared solutions heat bank that will match your application. The equipment can be used for a variety of applications such as: powder, paint or stain curing; flash-off, pre-heat of components to make flexible or pliable; thermoforming, and activating various adhesives. ​​

​Along with assistance in answering these five questions, additional technical information will help you understand the mounting options and ideal distance the product should be placed from the equipment.

IR HEATED SIDE 

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BACK SIDE FOR MOUNTING
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TECHNICAL DATA:

• 3 Standard Sizes, IR-HT22, 33 or 44. The numbers represent the approximate heated area in feet.  Example IR-HT33 has a heated area of approximately 3 ft. x 3 ft.
• Infrared emitter/heating elements must be mounted horizontally.
• Multiple mounting positions: Mounted to a wall, hanging over or underneath product. 
• ​​Infrared emitter options: Short or Medium wavelength.
• Electrical Power/Service options: 240 Volts or 480 Volts,  Single or Three Phase.
• Recommended distance between the IR bank and the product is 10” to 12”.  Please note: The IR banks can be placed further away from the product if needed, but it will take longer to reach the desired product temperature.​​ 

5 Questions:

• What it the size of the area to be heated?
• Infrared emitter type (short or medium wave).  What will work best for my application?
• Power/service available?
• Are ruby red sleeves required to minimize the brightness from short-wave emitters?
• Are lamp guards needed for my work environment?

(1) Size of the area to be heated? - As noted above, the recommended distance from the infrared bank to the product is 10” to 12”.  To achieve uniform heat, you will need to add an additional 5” to 6” to your maximum product size and then match this to the closest IR bank size.  In some cases, the recommended distance from the infrared bank to the product will have to be increased to allow easier loading and unloading of the product.  Keep in mind, the further the product is from the heat, the larger the heated area will have to be to maintain uniform heat.  In some applications, the outer edges of the product can be slightly lower in temperature, and not as critical to the process.  In those cases, the heated area can be matched closer to the product size.  If needed, the infrared banks can be combined to increase the overall heated area. ​

2) Infrared emitter type, what will work the best for my application? - The infrared banks are available with two infrared emitter/heating element types:  short or medium wavelength.  First, a little info on these emitters:  with medium-wave, the heat-up (response) time is 30 to 45 seconds. This type of infrared emitter can be wired directly into a disconnect switch and normally eliminates the need for a control panel. But with  short-wave emitters, the heat-up time is immediate, so short wave (quartz lamps) should be paired with a soft-start controller unit to compensate for the electrical in-rush. The medium-wave emitters are approximately 60% less power density vs. the short-wave emitter. For the majority of applications, both emitter types can be used effectively to heat the product.

The most common infrared emitter is medium-wave, but the short-wave emitter is typically, but not limited to, applications that have high-speed production, heavy weighted product, or the need to switch on/off in between quick product runs. If you’re still not sure which type of infrared emitter is best for you, please complete the request form box below, explaining your application, and we will recommend the appropriate emitter. We also offer FREE product lab testing to show you how this equipment would perform with your product/application. Control packages are available for both these infrared emitter types.​

(3) Power/service available? - This equipment is available in common industrial service voltages and phases:  240 or 480 volt, Single Phase or 3 Phase.  We recommend that you contact your maintenance team to determine which power/service is available and close to where this equipment will be installed.​​​

​(4) Need ruby red sleeves, for removing the brightness from short-wave emitters? - Along with the immediate heat response with short-wave emitters, there is also a very bright light during high output. We would recommend adding the ruby red sleeves to the emitters when operators are working in the immediate area of the IR banks, especially if the operator will have a direct line of sight to the emitters.  Refer to the demonstration video at the right.

Note:

• Ruby red sleeves will filter out 90% of the visible light
• Only required for short-wave emitters
• Sleeves can be added to the units in the future if needed

SHORT-WAVE WITH RUBY RED SLEEVES

​EMITTER/LAMP GUARD

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​(5) Emitter lamp guards, are they needed for my work environment? -

Two main items that you need to take in consideration when determining if you need lamp guards are your production line and the positioning of the infrared bank in relationship to the product.  On your production line, if there is a possibility that the product could drop down or swing while moving during conveying by hand or otherwise, then emitter/lamp guards should be employed.  The other consideration is the positioning of the infrared bank in relationship to the product.  If the unit is facing up to heat the bottom side of the product or if the units are on the side of an overhead conveyor line where there is a possibility of the parts swinging, you should consider adding the guards.  The purpose of the guards is not to prevent the operator from touching the emitters but to minimize the possibility of the product hitting the emitters.  Note: Emitter/lamp guards can be added to the unit in the future if needed.

INFRARED HI-TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS BANKS - are manufactured in the USA with high temperature wiring and terminals.  With these types of electrical connections, the equipment can be installed in a wider range of industrial applications.  Each infrared bank is equipped with a product sensor mounting hole and frame in the center of the unit.  This mounting frame is designed to match the product sensor that is offered with our control panel packages, known as Infrared Temperature Control Solutions units. 

These banks are supplied with universal mounting brackets.  The infrared bank will be assembled into one wired unit and prepared for shipment.  The required emitters will be shipped with the unit, but will be removed for shipment to minimize the risk of breakage.