Getting to the Heart of the Heat
Here’s the thing about the ruby infrared halogen lamp we built: it’s all about packing a serious punch into a small space. We designed it to be a compact, high-density heat source, the kind you need for serious industrial work. It comes in the R7s format, which is just a way of saying it fits neatly into the standard spots—think 300mm to 450mm long. It runs on 400V, and that’s no accident. That voltage is what lets it crank out 2500W to 3500W without drawing a ton of current. The payoff? You can run it on smaller wiring, with less energy loss. It’s a heater that fits cleanly into tight machines without tripping any wires.
The Secret Sauce: What It’s Made Of
At the core, you’ve got a quartz envelope, filled with halogen gas. This lets the filament run hot—really hot—without burning out. We add a ruby-tinted coating. It’s not just for looks. It tunes the light to the shortwave infrared spectrum, which is exactly what materials like plastics and coatings drink up. The heat gets absorbed fast. And the halogen cycle does its part, keeping the inside of the envelope clean. That means the output stays steady over the lamp’s whole life. The R7s double-ended connector? It’s solid. It holds the lamp in place, gives you a reliable connection, and makes wiring it a breeze. It just clicks into the reflector and stays put.
Where It Shines (And What to Watch For)
This lamp was born for jobs where you need heat, and you need it now. Think PET blowing, thermoforming, drying. The shortwave infrared hits the surface hard and fast, which cuts down on cycle time and saves energy. And the best part? It’s a drop-in replacement. You can swap it into existing equipment without a major redesign. But there’s a trade-off. With that much power packed into a small space, you’ve got to plan for the heat. You need proper cooling and clearance. Otherwise, you’ll end up cooking the components around it.
The Quick Facts
***Voltage:**400V ***Power:**2500W–3500W ***Length:**300mm–450mm ***Connector:**R7s ***Coating:**Ruby infrared