Research PanelIR 4555 User Manual page 7

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Model 4555 PanelIR User Manual
Product Description-PanelIR 4555 cont.
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Infrared Lamps
Short Wavelength Lamp
These lamps are generally used in applications where a product is to be heated or cured. These lamps may be operated in
horizontal or vertical orientations. Typical short wavelength applications include:
Heat treating metals
Annealing metals
Localized softening plastics for bending or forming
Curing silicone and other rubber extrusions
*Limitations
Absorption of short wavelength is affected by product color. Black and dark colors absorb well. Heating lighter colors may be
more readily achieved with medium wavelength lamps.
Medium Wavelength Lamps
These lamps are generally used in applications where a surface needs to be dried. They may only be operated in a
horizontal orientation.
High speed drying of water or solvent based ink
Removing water after coil coating
Heating substances such as Teflon that do not absorb short wavelength
Heating lighter colored surfaces
*Limitations
Medium wavelength does not penetrate as deeply into metals, plastics, or rubber as short wavelength. They may only be
operated in a horizontal orientation.
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