A Quick Guide to Our 460mm 1200W Halogen IR Lamps
If you need a massive amount of heat, and you need it now, these lamps are your best bet. We built these specifically for those high-intensity jobs where you can’t afford to sit around waiting for a machine to warm up. At 460mm long and pushing 1200W on a 220V line, they hit that sweet spot. They’ve got enough punch to get the job done without making your electrical setup a nightmare. The secret sauce? It’s all in the tungsten filament and the halogen gas mix. Instead of the filament just burning away—which is what happens with your basic incandescent tubes—the halogen gas keeps things stable. It means the lamp lasts longer, even when you’re pushing it hard. Plus, since it’s shortwave infrared, the heat doesn’t just linger in the air. It dives straight into your material. You’ll see the surface temperature spike in seconds. It’s fast. Really fast. One heads-up, though. Quartz is tough against heat, but it’s picky about everything else. These tubes are fragile. And here is the most important part:**don’t touch the glass with your bare hands.**The oils from your skin leave invisible marks that turn into hot spots. Those spots will cause the lamp to burn out way sooner than it should. Grab some gloves or keep some alcohol wipes handy during the install. Your wallet will thank you. Putting them to work You’ll mostly see these in PET bottle blowing, plastic welding, or drying tunnels. Because they’re 460mm, they slide right into most standard oven racks. Just a tip on the wiring: make sure your PID controllers are tuned for a fast response. These lamps don’t “gradually” warm up; they hit hard. Also, double-check your cooling fans. A 1200W array puts out a lot of ambient heat, and if your airflow isn’t up to the task, you’re going to be tripping breakers all day.