Understanding Infrared Radiant Heating Technology

Plastics and Rubber

• Plastifying of plastic sheets and rolls for thermoforming and vacuum forming
• Preheating or vulcanizing rubber sheets
• Heating glass fiber reinforced plastic during production
• Curing plastisols
• Laminating and plastic welding

Food

• Baking and browning small bakery products
• Keeping food warm
• Heating processed cheeses
• Packaging food products

Textiles

• Setting Nylon® and Perlon® threads
• Gelling PVC paste coatings on fabrics
• Drying washed, dyed, and finished textile fabrics
• Heat set synthetic fabrics

Paper/Pulp

• Drying of paper pulp
• Quick drying of gummed, sized, or lacquered paper
• Drying of unprocessed and printed wallpaper
• Heating papier-mâché before pressing
• Adhesive activation

Miscellaneous Processes

• Drying and curing of paint and powder coatings
• Drying raw tobacco
• Evaporation of water and solvents
• Ink drying
• Comfort heat for agricultural, zoological and reptilian pet applications

Note: Many applications in this field are unique and present substantially different operational parameters and characteristics. It is highly recommended that you contact our staff of knowledgeable sales engineers with specific technical questions relating to your application.