Electric infrared technology has been around since the 1930s, but this efficient process heating technology is still bringing the targeted heat today.
Recent advances in computer controls, electronics and more durable heat sources have unlocked infrared heating as a superior technology across dozens of industrial applications. You can often find them used for curing, drying, disinfection and even cooking.
Infrared technology transfers heat in the energy spectrum between visible light and radio waves, with the exact wavelength varying depending on the object being heated.
Infrared heat sources — such as quartz tubes or lamps or flat-panel heaters — emit heat directly into the object instead of heating the air around it, like other methods do. The results are big benefits, including improved control, faster processes and reduced energy use.
Infrared does have higher upfront costs, and complicated shapes can create a challenge. However, as long as you work with an experienced professional, infrared heating can be the cure your process has been looking for.
