Stop the Downtime: Custom Infrared Lamps That Actually Fit
There is nothing worse than a production line grinding to a halt because some OEM part is suddenly “out of stock.” You’re staring at a dead machine, losing money by the minute, and waiting on a shipping date that feels like it’s three months away. We get it. That’s why we don’t do “wait and see.” We specialize in getting custom single tube infrared lamps built and shipped in7 days. No red tape, just a drop-in replacement that gets you moving again.
Getting the heat right
When we talk about these lamps, it usually comes down to wattage, voltage, and length. But it’s not just about matching numbers on a page. If you’re using a short-wave quartz tube for high heat, the voltage has to be spot on. If it’s off even a little, you’re just asking for the filament to burn out. And here is a pro tip: if you decide to bump up the wattage to get more heat in the same space, keep an eye on your cooling fans. You don’t want your lamp housing warping because the ambient temperature got too wild.
The stuff it’s made of
We use high-purity quartz because it can take a massive thermal shock without cracking. Depending on what you’re heating, you can go with a clear tube or a coated one. The coated versions are great because they steer the heat exactly where it needs to go, meaning you aren’t wasting energy heating the air around the part. Then there’s the connection. This is where most lamps fail. Whether you need a standard R7s or SK15 base, or something totally weird and custom, we can machine the end caps to fit your specific setup. When the lamp sits perfectly in the socket, you don’t have to worry about electrical arcing or the tube shifting off-center.
Built for the grind
If you’re in PET blowing or glass forming, you know these lamps take a beating. Since we handle the fabrication ourselves, we can tweak the filament winding and the gas fill to hit your exact temperature profile. The best part? You don’t have to rip apart your machine or rewire your chassis. You just plug it in, turn it on, and get back to work.