4 Ways To Avoid Premature Shortwave Lamp Burnout

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Manufacturers and OEMs using shortwave halogen quartz lamps need to follow stringent procedures to get the most life out of their shortwave lamps. Anderson Thermal Devices of Hawthorne, New Jersey has compiled a four point list of proper procedures for best handling of shortwave infrared quartz lamps.

First, upon arrival at your factory, inspect the quartz lamp’s dimensions against your purchase order, this can be done while the quartz lamp is still in its sealed plastic protective sleeve. Proper storage involves keeping the lamp in its sleeve and most likely in its original shipping container until the moment the IR lamp needs to be installed into its fixture.

Staffers in the receiving and production departments must always use clean, cotton gloves. Oils from hands cause devitrification of the quartz tube leading to premature lamp failure.

Installers need to seat lamps very securely and carefully and have the lamps make good contact. Poor contact increases the electrical resistance creating excess heat that damages the contacts which eventually causes them ...
... to fail.

Be sure to discuss with your lamp supplier what type of product the quartz lamps will be used to manufacture and how the lamps will be positioned on that line. Fixtures can be positioned on the line either vertically, horizontally or angled. If the quartz lamp is meant to be oriented vertically, the lamp purchased must be specifically designed for a vertical orientation.

Manufacturers worldwide seek out infrared quartz lamps for their ability to economically increase line speeds. Typical benefits if infrared include smaller footprint, better uniformity of heat, precise temperature control and energy savings of up to 50% can be typical for some applications. Infrared technology can be used for many types of process heating applications including but not limited to: heating, drying, preheating, predrying, bonding, heat setting, curing, sintering, annealing, melting, laminating and embossing.

Unlike some larger companies, infrared is Anderson’s only focus— they sell IR. Anderson Thermal Devices is a one stop shop for Excellence In Infrared Components . They specialize in shortwave and medium wave infrared solutions for the process heating industry. Anderson Thermal Devices has designed process heating solutions since 1995. They serve manufacturers and the OEM markets worldwide by offering engineering expertise in combination with expert customer service, great pricing and quick delivery. In addition to custom offerings, they provide direct replacement lamps for all major manufacturers.
Unlike some larger companies, infrared is Anderson’s only focus— they sell IR Lamps. Anderson Thermal Devices is a one stop shop for Excellence In Infrared Components . Visit www.andersonthermal.com for more information.