Precision Control Systems PanelIR 4555 - Manual (Page 7)

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Infrared Lamps
Short Wavelength Lamp
These lamps are generally used in applications where a product is to be heated or cured. These lamps may be operated in
horizontal or vertical orientations. Typical short wavelength applications include:
ƒ Heat treating metals
ƒ Annealing metals
ƒ Localized softening plastics for bending or forming
ƒ Curing silicone and other rubber extrusions
* Limitations
Absorption of short wavelength is affected by product color. Black and dark colors absorb well. Heating lighter colors may be
more readily achieved with medium wavelength lamps.
Medium Wavelength Lamps
These lamps are generally used in applications where a surface needs to be dried. They may only be operated in a
horizontal orientation.
ƒ High speed drying of water or solvent based ink
ƒ Removing water after coil coating
ƒ Heating substances such as Teflon that do not absorb short wavelength
ƒ Heating lighter colored surfaces
* Limitations
Medium wavelength does not penetrate as deeply into metals, plastics, or rubber as short wavelength. They may only be
operated in a horizontal orientation.
CERAMIC OR ALUMINUM REFLECTOR
LAMPS