Introduction
We built this halogen infrared lamp for one place: the PET line. It’s all about fast, pinpoint heat—exactly what you need when you’re heating bottle preforms and conditioning parisons. It’s the kind of heat source that doesn’t mess around, made to keep up with machines that never slow down.
Power and Size: Built for the Pace
Here’s the thing—this lamp was designed to match the rhythm of the job. It runs at 400V, 2500W, giving you serious power in a small footprint. That punch is exactly what you need to get PET preforms up to stretch temperature fast. The tube is 300mm long, which fits neatly into standard heating zones, so you get even coverage without overcomplicating the setup. It’s the kind of power-to-size ratio that makes sense when your line is running hard and heat has to show up on demand.
Why Quartz and the R7s Connector
We chose a high-purity quartz tube for a reason: it handles the shock of rapid on-off cycles without flinching. The halogen cycle keeps the filament steady, so output stays consistent over time. And the shortwave infrared doesn’t just scorch the surface—it gets right into the PET, heating from the inside out. Then there’s the R7s double-ended connector. It’s the workhorse that makes everything simple. It locks in a secure, high-temperature connection and turns the lamp into an easy drop-in replacement on most equipment.
Real-World Use: Control, Speed, and What to Keep in Mind
On the blow molding line, this lamp gives you precise control over the heating profile. The focused heat lets you run faster cycles, and you see fewer rejects from uneven stretch. It’s tough, no doubt. But there’s a trade-off: high power density means it runs hot. The surrounding parts need to handle that heat, so proper machine cooling and thermal shielding matter. When it’s set up right, the lamp delivers repeatable heat, consistent output, and easy maintenance. It’s built to do the work, day after day, right where you need it.